This little invasive insect is a killer. Originally from Asia, and arriving likely in wood shipping pallets in the U.S. around 2000, it was first reported in Canada in 2002. It has since been spreading and killing off vast numbers… »
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Coalition demands fair access to new depression drugs
Some Canadians have drug insurance benefits through their employers, but those who rely on a public system often are not reimbursed for the newest, most innovative medications to treat depression. This means low-income Canadians, veterans, the unemployed, seniors and the… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology
The mystery of “dark matter” ever so slightly illuminated.
The workings of the universe are so much mystery. One of the relatively recent discoveries or determinations was the presence of some mysterious entity occupying space. It was called dark matter in part because of its mysterious properties. Two Canadian… »
Health, Immigration & Refugees, Indigenous, Society
World Health Summit in Montreal focuses on Indigenous and migrant health issues
Some of the world’s top minds in global health and health care delivery have gathered in Montreal this week for an international summit that will focus on the challenges of providing healthcare in increasingly pluralistic societies such as the one… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
New technology into joint cartilage repair
Humans like to push their limits, and often that results in damage to joints. This can be through sports, work, accidents, or arthritic disease. Cartilage is the pad that allows smooth joint operation and keeps bones separated from rubbing against… »
Most think young women will face violence: poll
A new survey suggests 79 per cent of Canadians believe young women are just as likely as or even more likely to experience sexual assault than were previous generations. This view is especially prevalent among women aged between 18 and 35,… »
Arts & Entertainment, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Novel tells of recent refugees and past slavery in Malta
When she arrived in Malta ten years ago, two things shocked Canadian author Ami Sands Brodoff; the horror stories of refugees coming by boat and the history of Jews who were enslaved there in the 17th and 18th centuries. Author… »
Health, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Mental Health – Can community programs in Arctic Canada make the difference? (Video)
May 1-7 is Mental Health Week across Canada. It’s an annual event organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association to help decrease the stigma around mental health and raise awareness about the hurdles people face when trying to get help.… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Public input vs. the secrecy of free trade talks
The citizens advocacy group the Council of Canadians is decrying the ongoing secrecy of new international free trade talks. Highly secret talks were held in the past two weeks with China, and with TPP nations. In addition, the Council’s concerns… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Study finds bumblebee queens affected by pesticide
Scientists say one-third of the food we put in our mouths depends on the pollination of crops by wild bees and those bees are in decline around the world. Declines have been linked to pesticides in the neonicotinoid family as… »
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