Drake, also known as, “October’s Very Own”, whose birthday is today, has all the more to celebrate with the recent news that he has broken yet another Beatles record. Drake has now surpassed the Beatles for most top 10 singles… »
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Pumkin Regatta celebrates 20th anniversary
The Pumpkin Regatta, is the hilarious tradition that takes place on Lake Pisiquid, in what they call “Big Pumpkin Country” in Windsor, Nova Scotia. And they are big pumpkins. Racers hollow out the giant gourds, cutting the top off just… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Organic food consumption linked to lower cancer rates
A new study from France found the most frequent consumers of organic food had 25 per cent fewer cancers than those who never ate organic. And those who ate the most organic fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy and other foods had… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Highlights, International, Politics, Society
Shark finning: Canada close to ban on import of shark fins
After years of campaigning against the practice of shark finning and the sale of fins, Canada is moving close to a ban. Although the actual practice has been banned in Canada since 1994, shark fins can still be imported. According… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Gambling problems among teens linked to free online games
A new study found adolescents who played free social casino games were significantly more likely to play for money both online and on land, and they were more likely to have gambling problems. The study by the Centre for Addiction… »
Highlights, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Fake news, and now fake fact-checking
People are slowly starting to realise that there’s a lot of misinformation spread online. That gave rise to fact-checking sites. Surprisingly, or perhaps not, there are now fake fact-checking sites. Ramona Pringle is a technology columnist, an associate professor in… »
Polio-like illness reported in Canada
Doctors in Toronto report a small increase in cases of a rare form of sudden paralysis affecting children in Canada. U.S. officials have reported 60 cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in 22 states. Cause of illness not clear The… »
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Microplastics: everywhere now, even probably in you.
In recent years the issue of plastic pollution and microplastics has become widely known. There is the well-known Pacific gyre, a vast area of plastic waste, and microplastics have even been found in almost every ocean and lake around the… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
Cannabis stocks drop following legalization
Cannabis stocks in Canada dropped yesterday, following the first weekend of legal sales across the country. The new industry was beset with shortages and other challenges as it debuted last Wednesday, October 17th. The country’s biggest companies, now known as… »
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Toronto’s mayor John Tory wins resounding victory
Toronto’s Mayor John Tory was re-elected yesterday with an astounding 63.5 per cent of the vote, a major increase from his 2014 win, with just 40 per cent. In that election he defeated the infamous, but popular with many, the… »
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