For Canadians in general and Canadian sports fans in particular, it must seem like an eternity since the country’s very own soccer icon, Christine Sinclair, scored her historic goal–the one that made her the all-time leader on international soccer’s scoring… »
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British Columbia scientists develop a biodegradable face mask
A team of Canadian scientists at the University of British Columbia has developed a biodegradable face mask using natural cellulosic fibres and nano-materials made from wood-based products. The Can Mask, developed at the BioProducts Institute, matches the performance of disposable… »
Report urges better math and science education for Indigenous students
Many high schools in northern Canada and remote Indigenous communities need to do a better job of teaching science and math skills to Indigenous students to prepare them for post-secondary education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, according to a… »
Toronto International Film Festival releases Top 10 lists for 2020
Are you looking for some cultural nourishment after binging on Christmas turkey and treats that were supposed to be shared by the entire family if only COVID-19 hadn’t intervened in your holiday plans? If you’re a film buff, perhaps now… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Scientists warn of the social and environmental risks tied to energy transition
As the world gears up to transition its energy sources from fossil fuels to renewable energy to curb greenhouse gas emissions, new research by Canadian and European scientists warns that the “decarbonization of the economy is by no means inherently… »
Poll finds a majority of Canadians are optimistic about 2021
A public opinion survey suggests that a majority of Canadians are feeling optimistic about 2021. The survey, commissioned by the Association for Canadian Studies and conducted by Leger, found that 70 per cent of the 1,528 Canadian adults surveyed in… »
New research is more bad news for North America’s embattled right whales
A new study has confirmed more dangers for embattled right whales off North America’s East Coast. The research found that current speed restrictions for ships moving through Canadian waters will not prevent the whales from being killed if they are… »
Advocates say prisoners must not be left behind in vaccination campaign
As Canada moves ahead with the largest mass vaccination program in the country’s history–a program abetted Wednesday by Health Canada’s approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine–prisoners’ rights advocates say Canadian inmates must not be left behind. Over 30 per cent of… »
Imams, leaders call for a halt to Rohingya refugee relocation
A diverse group of leaders from Canada and the U.S. has written to the foreign minister of Bangladesh asking him to stop the relocation of some Rohingya refugees to an island 60 km from the mainland. In 2017, more than… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
Liberal plan to reduce emissions will hurt lower, middle-income groups: Critics
Canada’s Liberal government under Justin Trudeau wants to move towards not only meeting but exceeding its Paris climate accord targets. This month he’s announced an increase in the carbon tax and a new Clean Fuel Standard. Environmental groups have lauded… »
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