Call2Recycle Canada Inc. reported that they collected and recycled 3 million kilograms of used batteries from Canadians in 2019. It was a 9 per cent increase over last year and a record high for the second year in a row.… »
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Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canada celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The National Council of Canadian Research (NRC) hosted a symposium in Ottawa for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, to celebrate women that are working in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Speaking at the… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Pipeline protests resume across Canada
Though the federal government had won its case for the TransMountain oil pipeline to proceed, the years of anti pipeline protests have ramped up again. Over the weekend, yesterday and today, protests and blockades went up in several locations across… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Tinder as a marketing tool: Exploring off brand uses of the dating app
With over 50 million users around the world, it is easy to see how Tinder can be enticing to use as a marketing tool for a variety of events, campaigns, fundraisers, and businesses. While doing some research on new technologies… »
Mattel Inc. to close plant in Montreal
The owners of Mega Bloks, Mattel Inc. will close down its Montreal plant. The closure is expected to impact 580 jobs. “It’s been our privilege to operate a manufacturing facility in Saint-Laurent. As part of a broader, company-wide effort to… »
Ontario government considering cannabis cafes
A cannabis cafe might be headed to a neighborhood near you if you’re living in Ontario. The provincial government of Ontario is considering the idea of having cannabis cafes or establishments to be able to create new cannabis business opportunities.… »
2nd chartered plane leaves Wuhan with 185 Canadians on board
The second passenger plane chartered by the federal government to repatriate the remaining Canadians from Wuhan, the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China, is on its way to Canada, Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne confirmed Monday. “The plane… »
Canadian government invests in anti-racism campaign in Saskatchewan
In an effort to promote diversity and combat racism, the Canadian government is investing $100,000 into the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan’s 2020 anti-racism campaign. “Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of Canadian identity. It is our shared responsibility to… »
PM Trudeau arrives in Kuwait to visit Canadian troops amid regional tensions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Kuwait on Monday to visit Canadian troops and meetings with the country’s leadership as the region remains on edge amid high tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as well as political instability in neighbouring… »
New city tops Amazon Canada’s list of most romantic cities
For those getting ready for Valentines day, Amazon Canada has released its list of the most romantic cities in Canada. The most romantic in Canada this year is the city of Fort McMurray in Alberta. This is the first time… »
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