Canadians can now purchase their favourite type of mayonnaise knowing that its containers will have a lower carbon footprint. Hellmann’s is going to be selling their mayonnaise bottles and jars made from post-consumer recycled plastic across Canada. Post-consumer recycled plastic,… »
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Arts & Entertainment, Politics
Are increasing theatrics turning politics into a reality show?
Does it seem like our politicians are more than ever dressing for a theatrical effect, or have you seen them using props, or employing theatrical gestures and language? In Toronto, Laura Levin (PhD), associate professor in the Theatre Department of… »
Airbnb changing rental policy for Canadians under 25 years of age
Starting this month, Airbnb will prevent Canadians under the age of 25 from being able to book entire homes on its service. However, Canadians under 25 that meet specific criteria will still be able to book entire homes. Criteria such… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Study finds life-threatening numbers of ticks on moose
Moose are an iconic animal of Canadian (and northern U.S) forests and they are big, with the males weighing 500 kg or more and growing huge impressive antlers. But they are being threatened by something tiny. It’s a parasite known… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
More evidence of social media extremes?
It has since been revealed that the incident which caused a plane loaded with vacationers to turn back mid-flight was simply to create a hoped for viral video, a ‘prank’. A passenger holding his cellphone camera stood up and told… »
Aid groups urge Trudeau to boost international development spending
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to jet off to Africa on Thursday to “promote trade and investment” and rally support for Canada’s bid for a rotating UN Security Council seat, development groups are urging the Liberal government to walk… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Montreal planning to ban all plastic shopping bags
Montreal Mayor, Valerie Plante wants to ban all plastic shopping bags by the end of 2020. She plans on modifying the current bylaw which already bans thin plastic bags from being used by retailers. In a tweet, Plante said that… »
Ottawa urges Canadians to leave China while they can
The federal government is urging Canadians who have no “essential” need to be in China to leave the country as soon as possible using commercial means, Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday. Champagne’s comments came as Ottawa struggles to airlift… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Society
Is our morning coffee in danger?
Apparently a fungus is attacking coffee trees and reducing the harvest. This is mostly in central and south America where some of the best beans come from. Stuart McCook (MS, PhD), a professor of history, and assistant vice-president international at… »
Health, International, Society
Canadians quarantined on cruise ship in Japan
Just off the coast of Japan, 251 Canadians are quarantined on a cruise ship. Out of the 3,700 people on board the cruise operated by Princess Cruises, 10 have tested positive for the coronavirus. None of those who tested positive… »
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