In just a few short days, on April 9, a massive crowd will gather at the spectacular Canadian Vimy memorial in France for the 100th anniversary of that incredible victory which marked a turning point for the Allies in that… »
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Study challenges how to tell dinosaurs’ sex
Since the 1970s it has been common to tell male from female dinosaur remains by the size and shape of the bones, but a new study suggests that may not be a correct approach. Jordan Mallon, a paleontologist at the… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
Marijuana early use can increase negative effects
Marijuana use is undergoing great changes in Canada these days. More people are accessing it for therapeutic reasons for a wide variety of conditions, and it is regulated and distributed for these purposes. The Liberal government was elected in 2015… »
Report sparks excitement about Major League Baseball’s return to Montreal
For the fourth straight spring (or what passes for spring here in Quebec), baseball fans will crowd Montreal’s Olympic Stadium Friday and Saturday (it has a roof) to watch a pair of meaningless Spring Training exhibition games. Montreal fans will… »
Arts & Entertainment, Environment & Animal Life, Immigration & Refugees, International, Society
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival begins
The Cherry Blossom Festival gets underway in Vancouver today. The weather is cooperating with a balmy 12 degrees celsius under mostly sunny skies. A young skateboarder soars under the blossoms in downtown Vancouver in April 2011 © CP/Darryl Dyck The blossoms have… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
Vets’ association calls removing cats’ claws cruel, unnecessary
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says the procedure should not be called declawing but rather partial digital amputation of cats, and it has taken an official position opposing it. For years, many Canadian pet owners have routinely asked vets to… »
Gay pride inclusiveness questioned as Toronto may pull its funding
It’s not about trying to save money, it’s about the principle” J.Campbell The annual gay pride parade in Toronto is a huge event attracting tens of thousands from around the region and internationally. The parade organizers, under pressure from a… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Society
Conservative Leadership countdown
The Conservative Party of Canada’s leadership campaign crossed a threshold last night with the end of the membership drive. Any new members signing up today will not be able to vote for a new leader at the convention in Toronto on May… »
The new university “chill” tactic on free speech
It seems the once open attitude on university campuses where a variety of controversial opinions could be discussed and debated, is changing. When student unions invite controversial speakers, universities have begun imposing hefty “security” fees on them. If students can’t… »
Canadian knife maker sends crafts worldwide
Marc Liss likes to salvage materials like strong saw blades, old whisky barrels and bison horn as well as wood from around the world to craft knives that are unique and beautiful. He and his partner, Kayla Penelton, founded a… »
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