Tourism and education officials are getting worried that a strike by diplomats and immigration officers abroad is slowing visas so much it could result in big costs to the economy. The employees say it’s unfair that they paid less than… »
Highlights
Senator James Cowan: I’m proud to be a Senator
Canadian Senator James Cowan says he’s proud to be a senator, always has been, and proud of the work of his colleagues. And on Wednesday (July 3) the National Post newspaper published his commentary entitled “A proud day for the… »
Calgary Stampede: flood damage repaired, the spectacular event is ready to go
There’s just one day to gountil the start of the “greatest outdoor show on Earth”. Aerial photo show muddy flood water completely inundating Stampede Park, with the main outdoor arena at left, and the Saddledome arena at right, It was… »
Canada must scrap new immigration rules, says group
Proposed changes to immigration rules will be damaging and extremely painful for families coming to Canada and should be scuppered, says the Canadian Council for Refugees. Children are currently considered to be dependent on their families until they are 21.… »
Parents giving low grades to some province’s school report cards
As the school year has ended, parents in some areas across Canada are increasingly frustrated with their children’s report cards, which are being modernized. Calgary Alberta schools will try a new type of report for kindergarten through grade-9 © CBC As… »
Canada’s big three mobile carriers challenge CRTC’s new wireless code
BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. are among the group of wireless providers which have filed a motion with Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal on Wednesday (July 3), to appeal some parts of a new consumer code for cell… »
Uncategorized
Some insurance companies deny flood claims
As if things were not bad enough for western Canadians whose homes were damaged after flooding, some insurance companies are refusing their claims. And some of those home owners live right next door to people whose claims were accepted. Residents… »
Bicycle helmets not safe enough, say researchers
Scientists and brain specialists say its time to improve bike helmet designs. Toronto neurosurgeon Charles Tator is one of many experts saying it’s time current bike helmet standards measured rotational acceleration, with the goal of reducing the risk of concussion.… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
Still no emission rules for oil and gas sector
Canada has again failed to publish greenhouse gas emission regulations for the oil and gas industry. The government said it would have new rules in place by the end of 2012. After missing that target the environment minister told a… »
Concerns over Lyme disease this summer
Bugs are common in the summer in Canada, Pesky biting bugs, like black flies and mosquitoes, and in recent years with some of those bites comes concerns over disease, such as West Nile. This year however worries of mosquitoes carrying… »
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