Canada is joining the Lunar Gateway project which will create an outpost orbiting the moon to provide short term living space for astronauts, a docking station and laboratories. The outpost will be used to explore the moon and to provide… »
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Political scandal Canada: dual office of Justice Minister and Attorney-General, a concern?
Alleged interference in a criminal case by the highest level of the Liberal government has been Canada. The scandal centres on Jody Wilson-Raybould who holds the partisan position of Justice Minister in the Liberal cabinet, and the non-partisan position of… »
It’s back to square one for Johnny Manziel, an athlete who once had it all
North American sports literature has its share of stories about failed football heroes. Some pretty darn good writers–think Irwin Shaw and Frank Deford for starters–have tackled the subject. Problem is, when failure happens live in real time, it isn’t particularly… »
Prisons not equipped to house older inmates, say advocates
Elderly inmates in federal prisons lack personal safety and dignity say Canada’s prison watchdog and the Canadian Human Rights Commission. They interviewed 250 inmates aged 50 and older and prepared a report concluding change is needed. Ombudsman ‘shocked,’ inmates bullied… »
Prime minister denies political interference in SNC-Lavalin affair
Former Attorney-General and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould said she faced inappropriate political pressure from the prime minister and other high level officials to interfere in the criminal prosecution of engineering firm, SNC-Lavalin. In a lengthy, detailed presentation to the justice… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Internet, Science & Technology
‘Dance Your PhD’-competition: Canada wins!
You may have heard of the 1-minute elevator pitch competitions or maybe the 3-minute Thesis competition, but a form of both involving scientific research that is not only information but entertaining and fun is the International Dance Your PhD competition.… »
Racism rears its ugly head at a semi-pro hockey game
Stick this one in the Man At His Worst file. An incident last Saturday night in a hockey arena about 45 kilometres northwest of Montreal. A bunch of bullies made a grown man–a tough 24-year-old hockey player–cry. He was in… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
Is this the worst winter ever? Depends where you live
One of the things Canadians are really good at is talking weather. Yeah, we can talk politics and hockey. But weather? It’s our strong suit. Maybe that’s because it affects everyone, regardless of who their favourite politician might be or… »
Just intensifying daily activity may improve fitness: editorial
For years Canadians have been told they need to get more exercise, but studies suggest obstacles to following that advice are that it takes time and and not everyone can afford to join a gym. An editorial in the British… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Is your phone toxic to you, and to your children?
Mobile phones have already been connected to increased stress, shortened attention spans, sleep problems and so on, but now something perhaps more worrisome has been discovered. A new study finds a connection between toxic flame retardant chemicals, your cellphone, and… »
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