Like many traditional media outlets around the world, media outlets in Canada are struggling. Newspapers, radio, TV, all are suffering from a growing dearth of advertising money which is their mainstay. The federal government has just announced tax incentives over… »
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Canada must diversify economy, says professor
The closure of the General Motors plant in Oshawa, Ontario will be hard on the workers and on the region, but it will not affect the Canadian economy as a whole, says Bernie Wolf, a professor of economics and international… »
Economy, Health, International, Politics, Society
Birth tourism: maybe it is a bigger problem after all
Canada is among a relatively small number of countries, mostly in the western hemisphere that allows automatic citizenship to anyone born here. What has been happening increasingly is that women from abroad are coming to Canada to have their “Canadian”… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Online shoppers can reduce carbon footprint
Today is Cyber Monday, a day when big sales are promised to those who shop on the internet, but consumers may want to consider how their shopping habits contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. A recent survey by the package delivery… »
Young, educated Canadians support role of faith in public life, survey says
Canadians who support the role of religion in public life tend to be younger, well-educated and generally have more liberal views, and are not necessarily “holly rollers” or “Bible-thumping” conservatives, according to a new survey by the Angus Reid Institute.… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Pregnancy with no embryos linked to three genes
Scientists have puzzled over human pregnancies with no embryos since the time of Hippocrates, says scientist Rima Slim and now, she and other Canadian researchers have found three genes responsible for these so-called molar pregnancies. Searching for a genetic connection… »
Sexual, ritualized abuse all too common, says advocate
Students arrested, expelled at exclusive private school Allegations of assault and sexual assault by students at a private boys’ school in Toronto have dominated the news in Canada this week. Videos have surfaced which have resulted in the arrest of… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
Rising pharmaceutical costs renew calls for solutions
Prescription drug costs are expected to cost Canadians over $33 billion dollars this year. A Toronto, Ontario doctor and researcher says it’s time for a “pharmacare” programme, among other solutions which could keep costs down. Dr Iris Gorfinkel (M.D.) is… »
Postal strikes hurt small business, post office reputation, says analyst
For the last four weeks, intermittent postal strikes have hit different regions of Canada resulting in a massive backlog of undelivered packages and envelopes. This comes at the busiest time of year for retailers and, even if the government legislates… »
International, Politics, Society
Hill 70 Victoria Cross: A small but vital piece of Canadian history saved
(public comments open on all RCI stories- comments will be posted after moderating) It’s just a tiny bit of low-quality bronze, almost worthless, but what it represents makes it almost priceless. It is the Victoria Cross, the Commonwealth’s highest honour… »
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