New statistics show that there are many business executives in Canada who-in this first few days of the new year, have already earned far more than most Canadians do in the whole year. In fact, by lunch time on Monday,… »
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Former Canadian hostage faces 15 criminal charges
A Canadian man who was held hostage with his American wife and children for five years in Afghanistan and Pakistan, has been arrested in Ottawa and faces several charges, including sexual assault, unlawful confinement and uttering threats. Joshua Boyle, 34,… »
Internet, Science & Technology
High-speed internet funded for remote eastern towns
“Access to high-speed Internet is not a luxury: it’s essential,” says a news release announcing the Canadian government’s investment of $27 million to bring the service to 70 remote and rural communities in the eastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador.… »
Snowy owl in critical condition but improving after crash
A snowy owl is healing in a wildlife rehabilitation centre in western Canada after crashing into a sports utility vehicle on December 28th. The young male raptor was caught in the grille of the vehicle but a telephone call brought… »
Improve sleep: a valuable New Year’s resolution
Poor sleep can not only leave you feeling lousy, emotional and low on energy, it can also make you more vulnerable to high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and mental health problems, say sleep experts. So, improving one’s slumber could be… »
Canadian pilot killed in Australia seaplane crash
Tributes are flowing for a Canadian pilot who was killed in Australia on New Year’s Eve in a seaplane crash that also claimed the lives of a prominent British businessman and his family. Tour company Sydney Seaplanes said Gareth Morgan,… »
Canada closely monitors deadly Iran protests: Global Affairs
Despite having no embassy or diplomats posted to Iran, officials with Global Affairs Canada say they are closely monitoring the increasingly deadly protests as the country’s supreme leader on Tuesday blamed unnamed foreign nations for the growing unrest. “In recent… »
Arts & Entertainment, Health, Indigenous, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Emma Mogus keeps trying to make the world a better place
It’s hazy and bitter cold here in Montreal on this Jan. 2. Emma Mogus is seen in 2016 with her creation, the Tongue-Interface-Communication (TiC), a tongue controlled computer mouse. © CP Photo/Chris Young No matter. Today, I get to partake in… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Rescuers free beached whale in Nova Scotia
The tide was moving out so rescuers improvised to free a beached pilot whale grounded ashore Monday morning near Dartmouth, N.S. As dozens of concerned spectators–including surfers, hikers and fire-fighters looked on–some rescuers poured water on the giant mammal while… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Montreal ban on single-use plastic bags is up and running
Montreal has taken action to combat what environmental activists view as one of the primary scourges polluting the planet, especially its oceans, As of Monday, retailers are forbidden by law to dispense single-use plastic bags, making Montreal the first major… »
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