Backpacks and lunchboxes are being sold to raise awareness among children of a severe decline in bees that conservationists say is caused by pesticides. While Europe has banned three neonicotinoid insecticides, Canada is re-evaluating them, but, at the same time,… »
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Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Asia at the Poles – Spotlight: India
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North When most people think ‘polar research’, India is not usually one of the first countries that comes to mind. But in fact, the world’s changing Arctic has… »
Free website offers latest info on concussions
Concussions have made headlines recently in Canada. New research has emphasized the dangers and lack of awareness about head injuries and one expert says there is “an invisible epidemic” of concussions in Canada. Shelina Babul is a sports injury specialist… »
ART- Canadian landscape artist Dominik Modlinski
Growing up in Poland, Dominik Modlinski always knew he wanted to be an artist. Beginning with art school in Warsaw, he and his family later emigrated to Canada where he continued in art colleges here. It is in Canada where… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International
International Inuit organization calls for better cooperation across Arctic
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) general assembly wrapped up in Canada last week with the naming of a new Chair and a declaration calling for better cooperation among… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Arctic shark teeth fossils may contain clues about climate adaptation
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North When we think of climate change and the Arctic, it’s usually polar bears or seals that come to mind. But it turns out animal fossils dating from 50… »
Indigenous, International, Society
The up-and-comer – Ningeokuluk Teevee
REBROADCAST There’s little consensus on what the future of Inuit art will or should look like. But there’s one thing almost everyone can agree on — Ningeokuluk Teevee will certainly be part of it. Her work has broad appeal; collectors… »
Lifestyle: “Hickory Golf”-enjoying the past
You might one day see what looks like a scene on a golf course from 1920. A group of men dressed in ‘plus fours”, colourful socks, maybe a tie, usually a large flat cap, or perhaps a Balmoral (Tam) They’ll… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, International, Society
Kenojuak Ashevak exhibition in Toronto, Ontario winds up this week
Eye on the Arctic brings you stories and newsmakers from across the North When reknowned Canadian Artist Kenojuak Ashevak died in 2013, she left behind a rich legacy. Her iconic images like Enchanted Owl helped put Inuit art on the international map. Now,… »
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