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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Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Society
Greenpeace disparages Canadian oil woes
Canadian oil companies and the government of the oil-producing province of Alberta are deeply worried about an overcapacity of oil which has dramatically cut the price fetched by a barrel of Canadian oil. Some companies have even proposed limiting production.… »
It’s the Christ in Christmas debate yet again
It seems that in recent times as we approach December 24th, the issue of supporting the Christian holiday comes back in the news every year, at least in North America. The effort to remove Christ from Christmas is apparently to… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
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… »
Internet, Science & Technology
High-speed internet still not available to some Canadians
Many Canadians living in rural and remote regions do not have access to high-speed internet because the government has not paid for a plan to make that possible, says the auditor general. In his report, Michael Ferguson says this issue… »
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… »
Curlers on the rocks: bad boys get the boot
Alcohol and ice don’t mix as the “roaring” game gets out of hand Curling is usually considered such a genteel, polite, low-key affair. The sport also generally doesn’t make headlines for that very reason. It did this weekend though. Now… »
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… »
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Scotiabank Giller Prize Gala tonight
The Scotiabank Giller Prize is the most lucrative literary award in Canada. The $100,000 (CDN) is given to the year’s best work of Canadian fiction, as decided by five judges. This year the five books that made the shortlist include, Washington Black by Esi Edugyan, who… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Gordon Lightfoot ‘Canada’s folk laureate’ is 80
Gordon Lightfoot, Canada’s folk troubadour, celebrated his 80th birthday on Saturday November 17th. And to honour the milestone, Lightfoot gifted his hometown, Orillia, Ontario. He performed a benefit concert for the Opera House and the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. As… »
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