As millions of Canadians get ready to enjoy the long Easter weekend, a new study shows that even if they skip religious services, most Canadians are much less hostile toward religion than declining church attendances might imply. In fact, only about… »
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Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
New assessment of the population health/status of thousands of species in Canada
The newest comprehensive report on the state of species in Canada has just been released by NatureServe Canada. The report looked at almost 5,500 species of land and marine mammals, birds, fish, insects, and plants and assessed their population health.… »
Improve whistleblower protection, urges group
Canada needs to strengthen the protection it provides to people who warn of wrongdoing. The federal government is currently reviewing its law that protects whistleblowers in the federal public sector, and the advocacy group Democracy Watch is calling for substantial… »
UNICEF sounds alarm over Boko Haram’s use of child suicide bombers
The United Nations children’s agency is sounding the alarm over a surge in the number of children used in suicide attacks in the Lake Chad conflict by the militant group Boko Haram. Just in the first three months of this… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Northern climate farm fields: an unexpected source of greenhouse gas
A Canadian farm field in spring as the snow melts may look present a tranquil picture, but there’s something dramatic taking place unseen to our eyes. A new study in Canada found a surprising level of nitrous oxide emissions from… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Gut microbe research could lead to healthier aging: study
A new study suggests that as we age the microbes in our intestines change and cause inflammation leading to declining health. Further research could eventually provide therapies to change those microbes and stave off illnesses that are associated with aging.… »
China is the world’s top executioner: Amnesty International
While the number of executions was down around the world in 2016, China imposed the death penalty more often than did all other countries combined, according to Amnesty International. Canada abolished capital punishment for civilians in 1976 and has stepped up… »
New guide aims to break stereotypes in stories on mental health in Indigenous communities
Canadian reporters working on stories involving Indigenous mental health issues are getting some much-needed guidance and advice from seasoned journalists. The Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma, an educational charity promoting physical and mental wellbeing of journalists, has added… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Experience Canada’s great outdoors: Become a lighthouse keeper for the summer
North America’s Great Lakes are so vast, they are like inland seas, and are subject to violent storms. In the 1800’s as shipping became more active, lighthouses were set up in critical areas all around the lakes. Several remain to… »
International, Politics, Society
What’s next for Syria?
The U.S., Canada and other western countries are now saying the war in Syria cannot be resolved with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as leader. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said al-Assad cannot remain and that he must be held to… »
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