MasterCard has unveiled a new credit card which is validated with the holder’s fingerprint and contains the sensor needed to read it. The company says the technology is more secure and “it’s not something that can be taken or replicated.”… »
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Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Scientists concerned Arctic climate change much faster than expected
Temperatures in the Arctic are rising two times higher than the rest of the planet and are already affecting other parts of the world, according to an international assessment. The latest studies on the north were examined by 90 scientists… »
Economy, International, Society
With continued reductions in military spending, Canada faces NATO partners in May
Canada’s Prime Minister will be heading to Sicily in May for a meeting of the NATO allies. U.S. President Trump has made strong calls for NATO partners to fulfil their NATO defence spending obligations. Canada is among those falling behind.… »
Canada commemorates 102 anniversary of 1915 Armenian genocide
Thousands of Canadian Armenians marked the 102 anniversary of the 1915 Armenian genocide in Ottoman Turkey with public gatherings and marches in cities across the country today. The largest event was held in Ottawa where several hundred people gathered at… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
The Antarctic too is under stress and threat
We are hearing more and more about stress, and threats to the Arctic, but not so much about Antarctica. Most people would tend to think because the Antarctic is so distant and cold, that it’s a pristine environment and relatively safe… »
Health, International, Society
A call for action after clothing factory disaster
Today is the fourth anniversary of the collapse of a factory in Bangladesh which killed 1,130 workers and injured 2,500. Since then, activists have tried to get 72 clothing and shoe retailers around the world to divulge the names and… »
Shane Wilson- Unique artist in a unique medium, moose antler and horn.
Shane Wilson is a rare artist. Fascinated by the idea of carving at a young age, he has developed an art form that is almost unique to him alone. Now an extremely accomplished sculptor, he works in the highly unusual… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Canadian province of Quebec puts Arctic on international agenda
The Canadian province of Quebec included the Arctic as a top priority in its new international policy this month, but questions remain as to how this renewed focus will benefit northerners back home in the province. The new 10-year policy focuses… »
Economy, Health, Politics, Society
Employers anxious about marijuana in the workplace
The Canadian government will soon legalize the recreational use of marijuana but employers say it has failed to take steps to prevent its use in the workplace. Employers in Canada are legally obliged to ensure the safety of their workers,… »
War of words between North Korea and U.S. escalates
The war of words between North Korea and the United States continues to escalate as Pyongyang warned Thursday that it is ready to launch a “super-mighty preemptive strike” against the continental U.S., as well as South Korean and American forces… »
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