He’s a young beluga, his name is Nepi and Canadian marine researchers worry that he’s way too friendly for his own good. Nepi, who is estimated to be about four-years-old, is becoming something of a celebrity in certain circles in… »
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On this Boxing Day, we give you ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’
Christmas is a time of tradition and traditions. Some fall by the wayside over the years, others stand the test of time. One of the enduring traditions is Dylan Thomas’s lovely prose work “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” Thomas first… »
Dr. Clown: bringing comfort and joy to children
Dr. Clown, or the Dr. Clown Foundation, is the group of therapeutic clowns bringing comfort and joy, and sometimes more importantly, distraction, to little children in hospital settings. One of the founders of the group, Melissa Holland says she was… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
Work still not done for crews trying to restore power in B.C.
Hydro crews remain out in force in British Columbia trying to repair damage that will allow some 12,000 people to finally have their power restored following the fierce windstorm that swept the province last Thursday, leaving downed trees, downed power… »
Number of peacekeeping police hits 13-year low
United Nations figures show the number of Canadian police officers on UN peacekeeping missions is now at its lowest level in over 10 years. The shrinking Canadian presence comes despite the fact many UN missions are short hundreds of police… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Canada-China war of words continues to escalate
The public dispute between Canada and China continues to escalate with Beijing suggesting that Ottawa and its allies are “hypocrites” for speaking out against the arrest of two Canadians and ignoring the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, a high-ranking executive of… »
In Christmas message, PM calls on Canadians to stand together
In his Christmas message, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging Canadians to stand together and to bring light to the lives of others. Trudeau says being Canadian is taking care of people around us and that Canadians find strength in… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
A conversation about the man whose birth billions celebrate today
Editor’s note: Since 2015, we have shared Frank Marino’s thoughts about Jesus Christ and the meaning of Christmas and the man for whom it is named. The response has been has been striking. For those who might have missed Marino’s… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
A White Christmas in Canada? Dream on (kind of)!
If Montreal is any indication–and according to The Weather Network, it is–Christmas weather in many, many, many places across Canada could wind up being pretty darn dreary on Tuesday. Very few places will actually see any fresh snow on Christmas… »
Canada to deploy Hercules in Africa support missions
Canada’s top military commander says once-a-week C-130J Hercules aircraft support missions for United Nations peacekeeping forces in Africa will begin soon. But in a year-end interview with the CBC’s Murray Brewster., Gen. Jonathan Vance, chief of Canada’s defence staff, did not… »
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