Esi Edugyan was shocked by her win last night, admitting she had no speech prepared thinking it most unlikely she’d win again. But she did. Her novel, Washington Black, was chosen by the five-member jury, the best of the five… »
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A new previously unknown branch on the tree of life discovered
Canadian researchers have discovered an entirely new organism that is like no other. The microbe is a single, but complex cell organism, and is like no other previously known organism. Therefore it has its own unique branch on the tree… »
Over half of Canadians see or suffer bullying at work: poll
A public opinion survey found that 55 per cent of respondents said they, a co-worker, or both have been bullied at work. The figure was higher for older Canadians as it was for disabled respondents. The survey also found only… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Politics, Society
Viola Desmond bill the result of Merna Forster’s campaign
Viola Desmond is the historical figure honoured on the new Canadian ten dollar bill, which went into circulation today. Her sister, Wanda Robson 91, was at the ceremony in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and got to spend the first banknote. Viola Desmond… »
Low oil prices, slowing U.S. economy challenging for Canada
Canada’s finance minister will give an economic update this week as the country faces several challenges on the economic front. “We’re still adjusting to the end of the oil boom,” says Lars Osberg, a professor of economy at Dalhousie University.… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Health, Society
‘Socks for Bubbly’ expanding campaign
‘Socks for Bubbly’ is the charitable campaign that exchanges a glass of champagne or sparkling wine for a new pair of socks, for the homeless. It was started five years ago in Montreal, when David Ferguson, the owner and chef of… »
Not enough Canadians get the flu vaccine, say health officials
On average, influenza sends 12,200 people to hospital and kills 3,500 people every year in Canada. In an effort to reduce those numbers, health officials have set a target of getting 80 per cent of the population vaccinated. Last year,… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Society
‘From the Vaults’ CBC TV’s treasures available in 6 episodes
‘From the Vaults’ is the new CBC television series, bringing us some amazing moments and performances in our history. From September 6, 1952, when CBC television first illuminated living rooms, there’s an estimated million hours of entertainment, sports and news.… »
E-cigarette use among teens grows dramatically
U.S. health authorities want to reduce the number of young people using e-cigarettes and so, plan to restrict sales of flavoured e-cigarettes in convenience stores and gas stations. In the face of this pressure, Juul Labs Inc. announced it will… »
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China and Canadian and world universities: The military undertones
The west has great universities devoted to learning, exploration, and technological innovation. China knows that and continues to enter into collaborative projects with western universities only too eager to embark upon joint research and sharing projects. Security and geopolitical experts… »
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