Bees are dying off in massive numbers around the world. Here in Canada, a farmer in Elmhurst, Ontario witnessed the death of his 37 million bees. That was two weeks ago. Now he is in danger of losing his farm.… »
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New program will encourage nurses to work in rural Manitoba
The government of Manitoba will offer a tuition grant of up to $ 10,000 for nurse practitioners who decide to work for one year in a rural community after graduation. “Nurse practitioners play a vital role in caring for Manitoba… »
Yoga pants still see-through because worn too tight, Lululemon says
After making “big changes” to its yoga pants, Lululemon now says they could still be see-through because customers wear them in sizes that are too small. Last March, the Vancouver-based company recalled its black “Luon” yoga pants because their material… »
Facebook opens office in Montreal
After launching offices in Toronto and Vancouver, Facebook will now help Quebec businesses expand their presence on its social network. The company’s latest Canadian branch is now open in Montreal. “With our new presence in the province, Facebook Canada will… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Creator of Canada’s Dance Competitions
Mona D’Amours is the driving force behind Canada’s dance competitions. There’s one in every province now, except for Prince Edward Island. The competitions bring together dancers in every category; from ballet to jazz, contemporary to Hip Hop, to tap and… »
Highlights, Indigenous, Society
Chilkat and Ravenstail weaving renewed in Yukon
Chilkat and Ravenstail weaving is a skill and an artform that was almost abandoned in northwestern Canada. Now it is undergoing a renaissance. It began with Clarissa Rizal, from Juneau, Alaska. 25 years ago she accepted the invitation to apprentice… »
Global warming means forest fires will become more frequent and more severe
In just the past few years we have seen reports of massive forest fires of unusual size and duration. Australia experienced a disastrous fire season in 2009, Russia in 2010, Texas and other states in 2011, deadly fires in Colorado… »
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Icebergs a growing tourist attraction
Tourists from all over the world are making the trip to the northern point of Newfoundland to go out on the water to see the icebergs up close. “Right from Florida to Germany, Switzerland, from all over the world,” Paul… »
From hockey enforcer to Green Party candidate in Quebec: Georges Laraque
After years playing hockey for the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, George Laraque will try his hand at politics. The ex-NHL player is the Green Party’s candidate in Montreal’s Bourassa riding in an upcoming byelection. “Today is an… »
Major Canadian retailers sign Bangladesh factory safety agreement
Some of Canada’s biggest retailers have signed a 5-year North American pact to offer money for training and upgrading of factories in Bangladesh. The agreement signed by Canadian Tire Corp., Wal-Mart, The Gap, Hudson’s Bay Co. and other Canadian and… »
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