Well, not quite, but on the eve of World Vegan Day (Nov 1), a new national survey shows Canadians attitudes towards meat are changing The survey estimates 6.4 million Canadians (out of a population of just over 36 million) have… »
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Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Dire predictions of species collapse and extinction
A new World Wildlife Fund (WWF) study paints a very alarming picture of the state of nature worldwide. The report just out is called “The Living Planet Report 2018”. It notes that on average there has been an overall decline of… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Nursing pain not well evaluated, can affect infant health: study
A new study suggests new mothers often suffer severe pain when breastfeeding, that it is not well assessed and may cause them to stop nursing their babies altogether. Breastfeeding is encouraged in Canada as it has benefits for both mother… »
Rare white moose captured on video
Maurice Lamothe and Nicole Leblanc were driving in northern Ontario when they came upon a white moose and her calf. Neither had ever seen one before, although Lamothe is a hunter and is often out in the wilderness. The sighting… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Highlights, International, Politics, Society
Winter Olympics 2026: Calgary out?
The city of Calgary Alberta had been a good choice for the 2026 Winter Olympics in competition with Sweden and Italy. However there has been a good deal of opposition from the public over the estimated costs of the event… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
The Old Farmer’s Almanac: Canadian edition
The Old Farmer’s Almanac was the last almanac standing in 1838, when they added “old” into the name. “Snowy for the whole country” When it began in 1792, there were lots of almanacs with advice and tables for the farmers,… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Joannie Rochette: from figure skating to med school
Joannie Rochette was the darling of the 2010 winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, when she skated to a Bronze medal only days after her mother died of a heart attack. “nothing will ever beat skating” Now, she’s fulfilling her… »
Rita Joe: new ferry honours Mi’kmaw poet laureate
Rita Joe, the Mi’kmaw poet, was honoured last Friday, in a ceremony on the Halifax waterfront, to officially unveil a new harbour ferry that has been named in her honour. Rita Joe died in March 2007 at the age of 75,… »
New Postage stamp for Remembrance
On this special centennial year of Remembrance, Canada Post has issued a new postage stamp. The Armistice ending the horrors of the First World War came into effect 100 years ago on November 11, 1918. It was Canada that led… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Canadian to compete in World Championship Extreme Cowboy
The name might be a bit misleading at first as extreme is usually thought to mean danger. In this case though it really means extreme skill, that of horse and rider working as a team, and a rapport developed with… »
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