Scientific studies indicate that using cannabis increases the risk for later development of psychosis such as schizophrenia, and the earlier the use, the greater the risk, warn two professors of psychiatry. Psychosis is a family of psychiatric disorders that produce… »
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Khashoggi mystery: international reaction limited to “concern”
Some media outlets are reporting alleged new and horrific details regarding the mysterious disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Circumstantial evidence would seem to indicate a murder inside the embassy, something the Saudis have denied. International reaction has been muted,… »
Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Society
Crucifix in Quebec’s National Assembly debated again
The crucifix, that hangs over the speaker’s chair in the province of Quebec’s National Assembly, is once again the subject of great debate. This is the result of the larger debate that premier-elect Francois Legault ignited with his election campaign… »
Economy, Health, Politics, Society
Government cannabis sales vs black market
Billions of dollars for black market, or billions in revenue for government and industry? On this first day of legal sales of recreational marijuana (medical sale has been legal since 2001), crowds have gathered to purchase from government stores, and… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Oxfam Canada says way more must be done to help female refugees
In a what it hopes is a call to action for Canada and other countries to do more to salve and rectify the horrifying consequences of gender inequality faced by female refugees around the world, Oxfam Canada has released a… »
International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
The right to be forgotten- restricting access to certain internet sites
Removing old or embarrassing or incorrect links about individuals It’s part of a privacy law in the European Union sometimes called the right to be forgotten, but it’s more the right to erasure (of access to specific content) and it… »
‘Fake news’ label threatens journalism, threatens people: BBC chief
News organizations around the world are acting to foster trust and to fight accusations that they produce fake news. Misuse of the term fake news has become the weapon of choice of “repressive regimes,” said BBC Chief Tony Hall to… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous
Ottawa and Dehcho First Nations create Canada’s newest Indigenous protected area
The federal government and Dehcho First Nations in the Northwest Territories have agreed to a landmark deal that will protect a “breadbasket” wilderness area from resource development for generations to come. The agreement signed by Environment Minister Catherine McKenna and… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Disaster costs increasing worldwide: UN
A United Nations report found that between 1998 and 2017, disasters cost affected countries $2.245 billion US and 77 per cent of that was climate-related. Overall reported losses from extreme weather events rose by 151 per cent between that period… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Songbirds in trouble over climate change, habitat loss
A new report suggest North America’s boreal songbirds face a serious threat of decline and even extirpation in some areas. The report says climate change is driving species further and further north, and “refugia” corridors of natural forest are needed… »
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