CBC News is reporting that Canada is stepping up efforts to deport failed refugee claimants and other foreign nationals illegally in the country. The report by Kathleen Harris says the Canada Border Services Agency is setting a goal to increase… »
Highlights
Food insecurity increases in Toronto: report
Despite growing prosperity in Canada’s largest city, total visits to food banks have increased by 14 per cent over the last decade, according to a new report. The annual Who’s Hungry report was released by the Daily Bread Food Bank… »
Three Canadian schools make top 100 in global universities rankings
U.S. News and World Report has released its annual rankings of world universities and Canada has 34 schools on the list. Three made the top 100: The University of Toronto ranked 20th (the same ranking as last year), the University… »
International, Politics, Society
Update: Canadian couple convicted in Germany for hate
The German law is called “Volksverhetzung” which loosely translates as “incitement to hatred”. In a trial which ended last Friday, a Canadian woman was convicted for her 2016 youtube video which claimed the Holocaust never happened and that it was… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
A warning for some Asians in Canada: “Don’t Smoke Pot!”
Two weeks ago, Canada legalized cannabis. It appears that at least three Asian countries–China, Japan and South Korea–are not taking the decision lightly. In an online statement dated last Friday, China’s consulate reminded Chinese in its jurisdiction “to avoid contact… »
Economy, International, Politics, Society
No praise from Canada for Brazil’s Bolsonaro following election win
Canada is withholding praise for Brazil’s new far-right leader, Jair Bolsonaro, who was elected Sunday, but Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says she hopes the two countries will maintain strong bilateral ties. “Canada congratulates the tens of millions of Brazilians… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
Online hate speech debated
The mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, U.S. has revived discussion about social media and whether they foment violent action. The accused shooter used a website called Gab to rail against Jews. Website created in response to restrictions This… »
New Blue Jays manager has his hands full but says he’s ready
Baseball, it sometimes appears, never sleeps. The World Series ended Sunday night in Los Angles. Less than a day later, the Toronto Blue Jays were introducing their new manager, Charlie Montoyo, to the media. Montoyo takes over field management of… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Highlights, Society
Canadians going meatless
Well, not quite, but on the eve of World Vegan Day (Nov 1), a new national survey shows Canadians attitudes towards meat are changing The survey estimates 6.4 million Canadians (out of a population of just over 36 million) have… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Dire predictions of species collapse and extinction
A new World Wildlife Fund (WWF) study paints a very alarming picture of the state of nature worldwide. The report just out is called “The Living Planet Report 2018”. It notes that on average there has been an overall decline of… »
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