Everyone who drives a vehicle wonders about the inexplicable jumps in pump prices, and the equally inexplicable rise and fall of prices. Almost everyone complains about exhorbitant prices, but imagine that after you stopped pumping gas, the pump keeps ringing… »
Highlights
Canada-EU trade talks collapse in Wallonia as profoundly ‘disappointed’ Freeland walks out
Last-minute talks between Canada and the European Union to salvage a landmark free trade deal have failed, Canada’s International Trade Minister confirmed in an emotional statement to the media as she walked out of the negotiations in Belgium today. The… »
Housing is increasingly unaffordable, say cities
“The high cost of housing in Canada is the most urgent financial issue facing Canadians today,” says the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in a news release. It says polling numbers show “one third of families are struggling to pay for… »
Bombardier to cut 7,500 more jobs across its global operations
Canadian plane and train maker Bombardier has announced significant job cuts for the second time this year, cutting another 7,500 posts around the world through the end of 2018. About 2,000 positions will be cut across Canada, including 1,500 in… »
Arts & Entertainment, Highlights, Society
Pioneering Inuit artist honoured.
Her name was Kenojuak Ashevak. A founding member of the Kinngait Studios of Cape Dorset (West Baffin Eskimo Co-op), she travelled to Europe and Japan promoting Inuit art and artists. Her story has now been recreated by Historica Canada in… »
Economy, Health, Indigenous, Society
Eye on the Arctic: Video Archive
In the run up to the launch of Eye on the Arctic’s next multimedia project this winter, we’ve dug into our archives to bring you some of our most popular videos from past projects. Today, we bring you Bridging the… »
New toonie commemorates Battle of the Atlantic
Bye-bye cute polar bear. Instead of the photogenetic Arctic predator, Canada’s newest two-dollar coin, or the toonie, features a heroic chapter in Canadian history. The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled the new coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Arctic Indigenous leaders to push for permanent voice in world maritime body
A coalition of environmental groups is calling for a permanent voice for Arctic Indigenous communities at the world body that regulates the global maritime industry. Six Arctic Indigenous leaders from Alaska, Canada, and Russia are expected to travel to London… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, Society
Hiring refugees is good for business, say advocates
Refugees are adaptable, resilient, loyal and willing to work hard, says an opinion piece in the Globe and Mail newspaper. It was written by two people, one of whom co-founded the Refugee Career Jumpstart Project to help newcomers get schooling… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
IJC calls for public input into microplastics in Great Lakes
The growing concern over microplastics in the Great Lakes between Canada and the U.S.A, has attracted the attention and concern of the bi-national “International Joint Commission” (IJC). It is seeking public comment on recommendations it will soon make to Canadian… »
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