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.… »
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Canadian history videos feature science, creativity, innovation
It is Canada History Week from November 19 to 25, 2018 and a non-profit has prepared a series of short videos to illustrate this year’s theme of science, creativity and innovation. The shorts will historic achievements by Canadians from diverse… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Politics, Society
Canadian circus troupe concerned about Saudi performance
Canada’s Cirque du Soleil has become the world renowned leader in amazing theatrical performances. With several different shows being performed in locations around the world, the latest in their many mega hit performances is called “Toruk-the First Flight” and is… »
Holocaust website launched to counter denial
Information about the Nazi extermination of six million Jews during World War II will be disseminated on a new interactive website launched by the United Nations culture and education agency and the World Jewish Congress. The site was launched explicitly… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous
Moose cull in Nova Scotia questioned, and high cost
(public commenting open on all RCI stories- comments will be posted after moderating) Canada’s national parks service, Parks Canada is receiving some backlash for a moose culling programme. Called “Bring Back the Boreal” (forest), to pilot project involves a moose… »
Notable book recommendations from across northern Canada
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from around the North. The First Nations Book Fair (Kwahiatonhk: Salon du livre des Premières Nations) gets underway in the Canadian province of Quebec November 22-25 to promote Indigenous books and authors. Eye… »
Major trauma linked to higher risk of mental illness, suicide
People who are seriously injured are at greater risk of being hospitalized for a mental health disorder or of dying by suicide within the following five years, according to a new study. The research involved over 19,000 people who were… »
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… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Society
Is your honey, really pure?
Yikes “fake” honey This may come as a surprise. Nature’s most popular worldwide natural sweetener, is being messed with. Nature magazine reports that honey is the world’s third most-adulterated food. A research study published in the science journal was entitled… »
Canada Post seeks halt to international shipments due to strikes
The crown corporation which runs Canada’s postal service has asked international postal services to stop sending mail and parcel shipments for the time being. Canada Post says it has to work through a 30-day backlog resulting from short rotating strikes… »
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