Many Canadians don’t realize it, but there are more than 30 species of sharks swimming in the waters off Canada and now, the postal service has issued stamps featuring five of them. Sharks from each of Canada’s three coasts Who… »
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Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Start-Up Fest Montreal: bigger and better
Start-Up Fest closed its eighth annual event on Friday evening. Philippe Telio, the founder and producer, told me it was the best so far. “We had the most beautiful venue we’ve ever had, we had the most beautiful weather, we’ve… »
Economy, International, Politics
U.S. fires back with WTO challenge against Canada’s retaliatory tariffs
The United States launched a formal challenge with the World Trade Organization Monday against Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on a long list of U.S. products, arguing Canadian countermeasures breached international trade law and were “designed to punish American workers, farmers and… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology
A first in Canada for a new technique in surgical emergencies.
“A revolution in trauma care” A patient comes in to the hospital emergency room with serious internal bleeding in the abdomen or lower body, It may be from a gunshot, car accident, fight, or some other hemorrhaging incident but they… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Immigration minister in heated exchange with Ontario over asylum seekers
Immigration ministers from the provinces and territories gathered with federal minister, Ahmed Hussen, in Winnipeg today to discuss the issues they’re facing. “It’s divisive, it’s fear mongering and it’s not Canadian” Ontario and Quebec have recently been dealing with an… »
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NATO: defence spending claim and counter-claims
U.S President Trump once again ruffled some feathers at the NATO summit this week. Among other things he complained that other members were not meeting their financial obligations. His gruff talk however seems to have had some effect. Colin Robertson… »
Canadians less concerned about homegrown terrorism and radicalization: poll
Canadians feel less concerned about homegrown terrorism today than they were four years ago when the country was shaken by back-to-back deadly attacks on Canadian soldiers followed by the shooting on Parliament Hill, according to a new public opinion poll… »
Teepee Justice Camps growing in Saskatchewan
Teeppee Justice Camp members say they are not going anywhere, despite the police having dismantled their camp near the provincial legislature in Regina, once already. Justice for our Stolen Children The Justice For Our Stolen Children camp at Wascana Park in Regina… »
Nigerian radio station strives to become the voice of small business
You’ve probably never heard of Capital 97.5 FM Radio unless, of course, you happen to live in Abeokuta, Nigeria. It doesn’t have famous DJs or outrageous radio personalities – no Howard Sterns there. But it’s a small community station with… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, Society
No letup in battle against Ontario forest fires.
As RCI’s Carmel Kilkenny reported Monday, forest fires are becoming a growing concern in Quebec and Ontario as firefighters battle with the ill-effects of too much dry weather, high temperatures and thunder and lightening storms. About 85 firefighters from Alberta… »
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