Canadian War Museum exhibit Almost as soon as they entered the front lines in 1915, the Canadians began to earn the respect of both friend and foe. By 1918, Canadians were considered to be the best troops of the war.… »
Highlights
Lack of access to water ‘an immense shame for humanity,’ says pope
The head of the Roman Catholic church, Pope Francis, says access to clean water is a basic human right. The pope made the comment ahead of a water management conference. The World Health Organization says 2.1 billion people worldwide lack… »
Highlights, International, Politics, Society
WWI: Remembering the last to die
The First World War Armistice to end the horrors of four years of brutal war had been signed. At 11 am on November 11, 1918 all hostilities were to cease. As all combattants knew the cease fire was imminent, for… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Security breach of cannabis users
Canada’s new recreational cannabis law is not even a month old and a new concern has arisen. Canada Post- the national postal service- had a security breach of information involving 4,500 customers of the Ontario Cannabis Store. The provincially operated… »
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Former Quebec premier and PQ stalwart Bernard Landry dies at 81
Bernard Landry, a long-time stalwart in the Quebec independence movement and former Quebec premier, has died at the age of 81 at his home in Verchères, south of Montreal. Landry served as the province’s premier from 2001 to 2003 and… »
Gym equipment donated to northern, remote town
A Canadian chain of fitness clubs has partnered with an Indigenous diabetes prevention program to outfit a full gym in the remote, northern community of Moosonee, Ontario. GoodLife Fitness sent a large container of fitness equipment and sent staff to… »
Canadian politician involved in sex scandal
A long-time well-known federal politician has admitted involvement in a sex scandal. Conservative Member of Parliament Tony Clement has served in senior cabinet positions and until this week held the important position of justice critic in the opposition shadow cabinet.… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Trudeau apologizes for past exclusion of Jewish refugees
Canada’s prime minister is set to apologize for what he will call the country’s moral failure in denying asylum to Jewish refugees during World War II. In one key event in June of 1939, the government of Canada rejected a… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Music royalty celebrating Joni Mitchell’s 75th in Los Angeles
They’re rolling out the red carpet in Los Angeles this week for a Canadian icon. Joni Mitchell is celebrating her 75th birthday and artists including James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Seal, Chaka Khan, Diana Krall and Rufus Wainwright are… »
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