Supporters of bringing the 2026 Winter Olympic Games to Calgary bought themselves some time Wednesday following months of heated debate that ramped up this week and culminated with seven more hours of acrimony by politicians inside city hall and raucous demonstrators… »
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Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Society
Donating to charities, which ones work best?
People who give to charities want to know that their donated money is achieving the goal and/or reaching the people it is intended for. But not all charities are equal. The organisation called Charity Intelligence Canada evaluates charities to see… »
Most Canadian Employers plan year-end parties for employees
A new survey found 97 per cent of senior managers say their company will be hosting a year-end party in 2018. Often these are Christmas parties, but in a bid to accommodate diversity, many offices prefer to characterize them as… »
Oceans warming faster than was thought, warn scientists
A new study suggests the world’s oceans have absorbed 60 per cent more heat than was previously estimated by climate change scientists. This means it could be much more difficult to keep global warming below the recommended 1.5 C relative… »
Economy, Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Society
Seeking to fill skills shortages, Ottawa increases immigrants quota
The government has unveiled an immigration plan that will see Canada increase the number of newcomers from 310,000 this year to 350,000 in 2021. The announcement came Wednesday in Ottawa from Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, who added that additional funding… »
Economy, Health, International, Society
Major Canadian brewer: cannabis beer coming.
Now that recreational use of marijuana is legal in Canada, companies are eager to tap into what is expected to be a multi billion dollar market. So it’s perhaps no surprise then that one of Canada’s largest brewers has announced… »
Economy, Indigenous, International, Politics, Society
Ottawa grapples with Greyhound’s departure in the West
The federal government is moving to help fill the gap left by the end of Greyhound bus service in Western Canada. As we reported yesterday, Greyhound’s departure could have a profound effect on life in Western Canada. Greyhound had 360… »
Economy, International, Society
A long-running tradition (and way of life) in Western Canada is now history
Greyhound buses hold a special place in North American cultural history. They’ve been a subject of songs, a venue for romance, a mechanical magic carpet hauling young and old closer to their dreams. Greyhound’s slogan: “Take the bus and leave… »
Children ‘bombarded’ with junk food ads on apps
New research has found that three-quarters of children in Canada are exposed to food and beverage ads on social media 111 times per week and most ads are for unhealthy foods. These are foods that are ultra-processed and are high… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
New immunology discovery to fight cancer and more
The human body is a remarkably complex and yet efficient machine. Scientists are learning more and more about how the machine works and the tiniest parts can play a big role. New discoveries have been taking place in the area… »
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