More criticism is being levelled at the way Canada’s national police force, the RCMP, goes about its business. On Tuesday, Canada’s information commissioner released a report saying the RCMP’s inability to respond to information requests has reached a “critical” point… »
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Literary awards worth $150,000 bestowed on authors
The non-profit Writers’ Trust of Canada celebrated the best fiction and nonfiction books of 2020 in an online event yesterday. The $60,000 prize for nonfiction went to Jessica J. Lee for her book called Two Trees Make a Forest: In… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian security agency warns of ‘state-sponsored’ cyber threats
A new study points to concerns about the security of Canadian infrastructure, corporations and individuals from foreign hackers. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, is a division of the Communications Security Establishment, one of Canada’s security agencies. In the CCCS’s… »
Canada-U.S. border likely to stay closed for–at least–another month
It appears travel restrictions at the Canada-United States land border will be extended another month–to Dec. 21–according to numerous media reports in Ottawa. The two countries first announced the restrictions in March and–with some additional exemptions–they have been renewed every… »
List rates Canadian charities on the basis of their impact
The end of the year is a time when Canadians remember that if they donate to a registered charity by December 31st they may claim a tax credit for the year. But with so many reports over the years of… »
Study says Canadian forest fires have declined since 1989 peak
Are there more forest fires in recent years in Canada? A new study says not really. It may seem surprising given the news reports of massive wildfires in Canada, but the study shows there’s actually been a downward trend nationally… »
Garneau says Canada will wait to clear Boeing 737 MAX jets for takeoff
Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will not be returning to Canadian airspace, at least for the moment, despite being cleared for takeoff in the United States on Wednesday. Following the U.S. announcement, Minister of Transport Marc Garneau said Canada will impose… »
International, Politics, Society
Most Canadians think Biden as U.S. president will be good for Canada
Three in five Canadians think a U.S. administration under Joe Biden as president will have a positive effect on the rapport and connectivity between the two countries, according to a recent survey. This survey by Angus Reid is similar to… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
Astronomers vs tech giants in space
Too much reflection; difficult to detect incoming asteroids, meteors On a clear night, perhaps while camping or out in the country away from city light pollution, you look at the sky and marvel at the stars. You might also see… »
Economy, Health, International, Society
Anthony Fauci warns Canada to ‘double down’ in fight against COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, likely the most famous infectious disease expert in the world thanks to sporadic attacks on his character and expertise by Donald Trump, says Canada needs to “double down” on public health measures until a COVID-19 vaccine becomes… »
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