Montreal’s McCord Museum will open an exhibition of work by Canada’s famous 19th century photographer, William Notman on November 4, 2016. Notman took portraits of landscapes from all parts of the country and they are said to have helped build… »
Highlights
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Canada not prepared for climate change, warns report
A broad survey of most of Canada has found that the country is not well prepared for the effects of climate change, with flooding of particular concern. The report was prepared by Waterloo’s Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation which was… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
History: Nov 2, 1936 -Canada’s Public Broadcaster birthday: 80 today
Canada’s public broadcaster, the CBC, is 80 years old today. Modelled somewhat on the BBC, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation came into being on November 2, 1936. Surprisingly many of the issues that led to the creation of the CBC are… »
Arctic Yearbook 2016: focus on Arctic Council
Arctic policy wonks can finally get their fix of northern policy and analysis as the latest edition of the Arctic Yearbook hit the proverbial Internet stands over the weekend. “The Arctic Yearbook seeks the preeminent repository of critical analysis on the… »
Liberals promise $81B in new infrastructure spending to kick-start sluggish economy
The Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is responding to the stubborn sluggishness of Canadian economy by boosting infrastructure spending while making it easier for the private sector and foreign buyers invest in the country. The Liberals will pour an… »
Alberta government marks Day of Dead
For the first time, the government of the western province of Alberta will join with its Mexican and Latin American communities to mark the Day of the Dead today. This celebration of loved ones who have died goes back hundreds… »
Health, International, Society
Stop men dying young: November is Movember-for men’s health
It’s an annual movement which began in Australia.. Movember, or “moustache November”, was started in 2003 to raise awareness and charitable funds for men’s health issues. The Movember Foundation has now become a world-wide movement with events in countries around… »
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History: Nov.1, 1959: The Canadian goalie who changed the face of hockey
It was a National Hockey League game between the leading Montreal Canadiens, and the struggling New York Rangers. A few minutes into the first period, Canadiens goalie Jacques Plante was hit in face with a hard backhand from the Rangers… »
Calls for a public inquiry into 5 inmate deaths
Five inmates of the Winnipeg Remand Centre have died in the past seven months and there is concern that families and the public may not learn why. A human rights lawyer and a prisoner advocate are demanding a public inquiry… »
Students get new breaks on repaying loans
As of today, Canadians don’t have to repay their Canada Student Loan until they’re earning at least $25,000 a year. Under the Repayment Assistance Plan, borrowers who are having difficulty making their monthly Canada Student Loan payments can apply for help to manage… »
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