Young Canadians did well competing against the best of the world at the 2013 WorldSkills Competition, in Leipzig, Germany, in July. Albertan Michael Scheideman, 21, of Wembley, took home the Gold medal in the Heating and Refrigeration category, while15 other… »
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Internet, Science & Technology, Society
One in six Canadians relies solely on online content for entertainment
About 16 per cent of Canadian adults no longer watch any conventional TV, preferring to stream online content, a new poll suggests. The research, done by ComScore and commissioned by Google, found that 45 per cent of respondents said they… »
Economy, International, Society
Eye on the Arctic – Developing northern economies
Each week, Eye on the Arctic features stories and newsmakers from across the North Despite increased commercial activity in the world’s northern regions, the challenge of developing local economies remain. This is true not only in the Canadian Arctic, but… »
Would be citizens contest oath of allegiance to the Queen
Three Canadian residents who seek citizenship, are in court to argue they should not have to pledge allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II, as a condition of citizenship. They argue it goes against their constitutional rights. They say pledging allegiance to… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
Toronto beaches closed to swimmers following storm
Elevated E. coli counts have raised concerns at eight of Toronto’s 11 lakefront beaches. This is the result of Monday’s torrential downpour when more than a month’s worth of rain fell in one day. In an interview with CBC… »
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Salsa on St. Clair
Canada’s largest celebration of Latin culture takes over a busy Toronto street this weekend. For the 9th year, the streetcars will not be running on the six-block stretch of St. Clair Avenue West in the heart of Toronto, as people… »
Growing trend with moving Montrealers: leaving their chickens behind
Every week in Montreal, hens and roosters are being abandoned by owners unable to take care of them, says the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). Raising chickens for fresh eggs is part of the increasingly… »
Montreal cyclist slapped with huge fine
Montreal bike rider Chris Lloyd ran a red traffic light on his bicycle this week. Bicycles are considered vehicles, and as such must obey traffic laws. The police were waiting for just such an infraction by cyclists and gave him… »
Canada’s next k.d.laing: Mo Kenney
Mo Kenney’s breakup song, Sucker, has people describing her as Canada’s next k. d. laing. That praise, C$5,000 in cash, a C$3,000 gift certificate for Roland gear, and a new Gibson Les Paul guitar, were all part of the SOCAN… »
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Ferrari Abandoned in Toronto Flood
The image of this abandoned Ferrari, taken from sevaral angles, is the one that went viral following Toronto’s flood on Monday July 8th. But owner Howard A. Levitt, one of Canada’s leading employment lawyers, is taking it all in stride.… »
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