The wildfire season in British Columbia is now the second worst in the province’s history–following only last year. Since April 1st, more than 9,450 square kilometres of forest have burned to the ground. That compares with about 12,000 square kilometres… »
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Ontario: Buck A Beer in effect
Cheaper beer arrives in Canada’s most populous province It’s here, cheaper beer! It was a campaign promise during the recent provincial election in Ontario, and now the recently elected Premier Doug Ford has made it a reality. Alcohol sales and… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Snitch line for suspected tax cheaters pays some dividends
Canadians, it appears, talk a good game when it comes to turning in–or not turning in–their fellow citizens for cheating on their taxes. At least the ones in focus groups sure do. A government-paid research investigation of focus groups across… »
Internet, Science & Technology
$125.2 million announced for high-speed internet in Inuit region of Arctic Quebec
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from around the North. Ottawa and the province of Quebec announced $125.2 million this week to help improve high-speed internet in Nunavik, the Inuit region of northern Quebec. The money will go… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Study: No alcohol level is “safe”
Global study on alcohol consumption Bad news for beer lovers, wine lovers, and those who like a wee dram of whisky and other spirits, even moderation is apparently not ok. The study was published today in the British medical journal… »
Economy, International, Politics
Diplomatic tiff between Canada, Saudis spreads to wheat, barley
Early this month, a tweet from a from a Canadian Foreign policy acount sparked a violent reaction from the Saudis. The tweet concerned the arrest of two human rights activists in Saudi Arabia. The original tweet said, “Very alarmed to… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canadian researchers’ discovery could be a boon to blood banks in not too distant future
Researchers at the University of British Columbia appear to have made a discovery that could have a profound effect on Canada’s blood supply. They found enzymes that can convert any type of blood to Type O. The discovery could vastly… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
Huawei ban in Australia increases pressure on Canada
Australia has blocked China’s telecom giant Huawei from its 5G mobile network because of national security concerns. The United States is also banned the global giant from its 5G network. The new system requires heavy infrastructure investment and promises much… »
Harassment in the medical profession flagged by doctors
An editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal flags the problem of bullying, harassment and discrimination in the medical profession and calls for action to stop it. Impacts felt on individuals and patient care “There’s effects on the individual when… »
Canadian soldiers help celebrate Ukraine’s independence
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued an official statement celebrating Ukraine’s independence day today and Canadians soldiers marched in a parade in that country’s capital of Kyiv. Canada currently sends about 200 members of its armed forces to Ukraine every six… »
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