One day after being mauled by an angry grizzly bear in western Canada, two men say they will go back to the wooded area around Mount Proctor where they nearly died. Brian Braconnier and Kevin Farkas were scouting for a… »
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Forest fires raging in several areas of Canada
Following heavy rain storms across much of southern Canada, northern areas have remained hot and dry. With that heat comes summer thunderstorms and lighting strikes which have ignited dozens of huge fires. Smoke from fires this week in the Dehcho… »
Senator Marjory LeBreton stepping down as Government Leader in Senate
After working with four Conservative Canadian Prime Ministers since 1962, Senator Marjory LeBreton has announced she is is stepping down as Government Leader in Canada’s upper chamber the Senate, after more than seven years in the position. In a statement… »
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Studying massive changes to geography and climate in the Arctic
We know Canada’s Arctic, at least in winter as a bitterly cold place, In summer it can still be quite chilly, as evidenced by the snowfall this week in Iqualuit in Nunavut. Beautifully preserved 3.5 million-year-old cone from a mixed… »
Jay Z’s ‘Magna Carta’ includes beat of 16 yr old Canadian, WondaGurl
Sixteen year old music producer Ebony Oshunrinde, a.k.a. WondaGurl, was perhaps more eager than some to hear the new Jay Z album Magna Carta Holy Grail, because one of her beats is featured in the track Crown. Rap star Jay Z’s new album… »
A second judge laments poor access to Canadian justice
A Canadian judge has warned that the courts in his province of Ontario are increasingly “only open to the rich.” Ontario Superior Court Justice D. M. Brown made the comment in a civil case launched by York University against a… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health
Boom in mosquitoes, and possibly West Nile virus, expected in Canada
Much of Canada has had a cool and wet spring and early summer. Flooding in many areas has also left a vast number of standing pools of water, perfect breeding grounds for the nasty pests all across the country. Now… »
Canada to admit some Syrian refugees
Canada will accept up to 1,300 Syrian refugees by the end of next year, announced Immigration Minister Jason Kenney Wednesday. 200 people deemed to be at high risk will be admitted immediately. They will include members of religious minorities, gay… »
Canada expanding air links with China
Canada is increasing air links with China in an expanded air transport agreement, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird announced on Thursday (July 4) in Beijing. “Increasing ties with the Asia-Pacific region is absolutely vital to Canada’s future prosperity,” said Minister… »
Arts & Entertainment, International
Another Canadian goes Hollywood
Often Canadian performers talend is recognized and sought by the US music, TV, and film industry. The original 1950’s Lone Ranger TV series was a huge hit,and starred another Canadian, Jay Silverheels as “Tonto”© ABC TV Many of the big… »
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