Marine Atlantic, the company that operates the ferries connecting Newfoundland to Nova Scotia, cancelled the crossings yesterday and today due to severe weather. A file photo from November shows truckers lined up in North Sydney to get on the ferry… »
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Fighting HIV: novel approach shows great promise
Using viruses to kill viruses It is a perfect example of research in one area leading to developments in another. Researchers in Ottawa, internationally recognised for innovative cancer research, were working with a virus which targets cancer cells. Fellow researchers… »
Canada abstained from UN Jerusalem vote
Canada was among 35 countries that abstained from the United Nations’ General Assembly vote on U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move its embassy there. Nine countries voted against the motion, and 128 voted… »
Chateau Frontenac celebrates 125 years
Chateau Frontenac, the crowning glory of Quebec City, is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2018. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip stayed at the Château Frontenac during one of their royal tours. © CBC The elegant hotel has hosted everyone from… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, Society
Wolves: tough times in resort country
(Public comments open on all RCI stories- scroll to very bottom to read or post comments) Wolves are top predators and their place in an ecosystem is important to keep things in balance. The animals however have had a troubled… »
Swastika name will stay
A small street in a small town in southern Ontario is making big news. It’s all because of the street name. Swastika Trail in Puslinch, Ont., a privately owned street was named a century ago when the crooked cross symbol… »
Yemen marks 1,000 days of war with no end in sight
As Yemen marked the grim 1,000-day milestone since the beginning of the war that has already killed more than 10,000 people and has brought millions to the brink of starvation, humanitarian aid groups lambasted the international community on Wednesday over… »
Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, International
Canada proposes new World heritage sites
Canada’s federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, who is also responsible for Parks Canada, announced eight more sites to be considered for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. The eight proposals were selected from 42 entries. This finger goblet sponge in Hecate… »
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Gun control: More restrictions targeting wrong people?
(public comments are open and can be posted and read at the very bottom of page) Guns and gun control have long been a highly contentious issue in Canada. There are about two million licensed firearms owners in this country… »
Tourism in Canada up an expected 3 per cent in 2017
Anniversary celebrations, a brighter economy and a low Canadian dollar are expected to have boosted overnight visits to Canada by 3.1 per cent in 2017, according to the Conference Board of Canada. Tourism is expected to grow again next year… »
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