Venezuela, once a prosperous country, is suffering from hyper inflation, a major economic crisis, and an ongoing exodus of its population to neighbouring countries. Donald Kingsbury is a lecturer of Political Science and Latin American Studies at the University of… »
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Ice on moon makes future missions more attractive
The recent confirmation that there is ice on the moon makes the idea of having a space station on or around the moon more attractive. “Ice, of course, is frozen water and water is a very precious commodity in space,”… »
Economy, International, Society
Some caged exotic animals get a new taste (ahem) of freedom
A lot of people who grew up in North America will tell you one of simpler, sweet pleasures of their youth–along with ice cream sodas, a game of tag or tossing a ball around–was opening a box of animal crackers… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Study shows wildfires are accelerating permafrost melt
Many studies have shown that the huge permafrost layers under the Arctic are melting. A newly published study shows that the permafrost in northern regions in the boreal forest may be melting much faster than previously thought, up to 25… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
Birth of pygmy hippo at Toronto Zoo bolsters species survival efforts
On August 10, 2018, 12-year-old Kindia gave birth to her first baby, a 5.48- kilogram female pygmy hippo at the Toronto Zoo. The baby is nursing regularly and has already put on 3.2 kilograms. “This is a first-time mom raising… »
Canadian Catholics react to pope’s letter on sex abuse
Reactions vary, but a woman who works with thousands of young Catholics says she and others she has spoken to are encouraged by the pope’s letter vowing to stop sexual abuse by clergy and its coverup. Pope’s letter called ‘very… »
Economy, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
More and more skilled professionals facing uncertain futures
It’s been almost two years now since Canada’s finance minister, Bill Morneau, noted that Canadians should get used to what he called “job churn.” Morneau was referring primarily to short-term employment that might include a number of career changes, generally… »
Canada’s tax system: favouring the rich?
Everyone grumbles about paying taxes. A lot of people feel they pay too much, while the rich can avoid paying their fair share. But what if the people who audit your taxes said the same thing? That’s just what happened… »
Reconciliation or creating divisions? History, Canada, Macdonald and the First Nations peoples.
(public commenting is open- scroll to bottom- Comments will be posted following moderation) There is a recent social justice movement in Canada that has gained great momentum and influence in the political area. Statues of once important figures in Canadian… »
Low-carb diet may increase mortality risk: study
Over 60 per cent of Canadians are overweight or obese and many try to lose weight with diets that severely limit the intake of carbohydrates. But new research suggests adopting a low-carb diet is associated with increased mortality. The study… »
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