Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office says Ottawa must remain “engaged” with the civilian leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, who holds honorary Canadian citizenship. UN investigators last week released a report criticizing Suu Kyi for failing to use her… »
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Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
As school returns, a long-time fight for better food for students rekindles
It’s a no brainer really. Children need to eat nutritious food for a myriad of reasons. But in a country that prides itself on its compassion and generosity–or says it does–thousands of children are going to school every day lacking the… »
More on the Macdonald controversy in Canada
In recent years there has been much media attention to groups seeking to change the historic narrative of the founder of Canada, Sir John A Macdonald. Because of his involvement in creating the residential school system there have been calls… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
The lost Franklin expedition in the Arctic: new research
When Sir John Franklin left Britain with two ships and 129 sailors in 1845, it was to be an epic adventure to discover the fabled Northwest Passage to the Orient. Possibly the most prepared exploration of the Canadian Arctic at… »
Bear loose in the centre of Canada’s capital
Rare bear visit It may be Canada’s national capital, a large urban city, but every once in awhile Canadians are reminded that the wilderness is not far away. This morning about 3 AM, reports came of a sighting of a… »
Report says Canada a prime destination for dirty money
A new report says Canada has become a prime destination for money launderers. The C.D. Howe Institute report estimates that between $5 billion and $100 billion in dirty money is being laundered yearly despite repeated government promises to tighten financial… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
NAFTA talks resume in Washington
NAFTA, the North American Trade Agreement, between Canada, the United States and Mexico, is being renewed and renegotiated in Washington. The three parties resumed talks today after being unable to reach the deadline imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump last… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Mary Pratt remembered in St. John’s
Mary Pratt died on August 14th, at the age of 83. She was in her home in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, where she’d been receiving palliative care. “I wouldn’t do it if I hadn’t loved the subject” The CBC’s John… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Virtual reality program will help children navigate very real streets
It’s Labour Day week and Canadian students are back in school for what–let’s face it–is the real start of the new year for parents and their progeny. With school, of course, come the worries–for parents and their progeny alike. But… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Tracking your child’s mobile phone
Location tracking and social media. It’s late and your teenage child hasn’t come home. Do you find out by tracking the GPS location? Should you be monitoring your child’s activity on social media? An expert says this is fairly common,… »
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