Unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures contributed to a massive bloom of toxic algae off North America’s west coast last year, says a recent study. Nicknamed “the blob,” the bloom closed important fisheries and disrupted marine life including seabirds and sea… »
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Worrisome photo as terror suspect poses beside Prime Minister
Many very serious questions are being raised about a mobile phone”selfie” in which a Canadian man suspected of involvement with middle-eastern terrorists, took a photo standing beside Prime Minister Trudeau. The incident took place in 2015 at a Montreal public… »
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The Arctic Council at 20
The Arctic Council is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. The international forum has Canadian roots and was established on September 19, 1996 when the world’s circumpolar nations signed the Ottawa Declaration, outlining the new forum’s focus: sustainable development and environmental protection. To mark the… »
Immigration & Refugees, Society
Montreal’s Maghreb fair offers integration and networking opportunities
Hundreds of immigrants from Northwestern Africa are expected to participate in a weekend professional networking fair in Montreal that hopes to facilitate their integration into the Canadian society and the job market. The Salon du Développement Canado-Maghrébin at the Palais… »
Montreal to host conference on countering violent extremism
Dozens of experts in various fields – from counterterrorism to social work and education – will gather in Montreal in November for Canada’s first professional training program on countering violent extremism. The two-day training program organized by the Montreal Institute for… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Canada calls for Arctic wildlife enforcement network
As black market prices for elephant tusks and rhinoceros horns have reached historic highs, Canada is calling on circumpolar countries to join forces to prevent trafficking of iconic Arctic wildlife products such as polar bear skins and narwhal tusks. “Over… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
After Yahoo hack, expert says to close unused accounts
Experts have advice for people who are concerned about the massive theft of personal data from Yahoo. Last week, Yahoo announced that more than 500 million users were affected by what it called a state-sponsored attack two years ago. Tumblr… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Politics, Society
Canada, and the world’s, water crisis Pt 4
This is the fourth in the five part series on the growing concern over access to fresh water. Maude Barlow’s new book looks at what is happening in Canada and around the world. It’s called, “Boiling Point: government neglect, corporate… »
Highlights, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
History: Sept. 29, 1962 – Canada third country in space
It began as an ambitious project in the late 1950’s. It ended up pushing Canada into the top ranks of space technology. In the early morning of September 29, 1962, a rocket blasted off from from the US Vandenberg Air… »
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