The agency which tracks all types of fraud in Canada estimates the cost of mass marketing fraud, (phone, internet, mass mailing, e-mail, personal contact) to be almost $130 million per year. This is what is reported, but apparently only a… »
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Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Politics, Society
Federal politician takes the gun licence course
In Canada where the often bitterly heated debate about firearms has been raging on and off for decades, a federal politician decided he needed to be informed by fact, not opinion. Tako Van Popta is the Conservative Member of Parliament… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
Facial recognition technology; privacy questions growing
It has been revealed that facial recognition technology is being ‘tested’ by many police agencies in both Canada and the U.S. There are concerns that its use may contravene Canadian privacy laws, and who may be using it beyond police… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
New hope for improved recovery from stroke
Canadian research and development of a new drug has shown great potential to help patients in their recovery from stroke by reducing brain cell damage. Dr. Michael D Hill (MD MSc, FRCPC) is a professor of Neurology at the University… »
Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian Space Agency invests in moon exploration
Canada’s Space Agency (CSA) announced this morning that they have given out seven contracts worth $4.36 million to five companies and one university that will research and develop technologies towards Canadian research and exploration of the Moon. “Our Government is… »
Economy, International, Politics
International survey indicates trust in key institutions declining
Do you trust government to do the right thing for their citizens? Do you trust the media to tell the story truthfully and fully? Do you trust business on environmental issues, or NGO’s on their claims and efforts. The latest… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian scientist chosen to work on Mars geological mission
Some of the mysteries of the red planet are going to be uncovered as part of a NASA mission to Mars. A large rover will be sent into space this year with the goal to collect rock and soil samples.… »
Arts & Entertainment, Internet, Science & Technology
Game studio in Ontario making audio based video game
For as long as video games have existed, people have marveled over their graphics, and art styles. However, one independent Canadian development studio is making a game in which there are no visuals, only sound. The game, called The Vale,… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health
Book: From ‘Dirt to Dinner’-Teaching children about where food comes from
Where does food come from? Do kids really know? It’s an interesting question and the fact is that as society becomes more urbanised, more children don’t realize that food, their hamburgers, bread, eggs, milk, breakfast cereal etc, originates on a… »
Economy, Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Survey: New office work space trends are actually counter-productive
Open-office and unassigned work desks, i.e., not dedicated to a particular person but open to anyone who needs a spot, are relatively recent office trends. A new survey finds that a majority of workers find such ideas unappealing and that… »
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