Canada’s chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, says authorities need more information about those who are worried about or opposed to a vaccine to ensure they have the proper information about how vaccines are approved. And she says she’s… »
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O’Toole says Tories will be ready if Trudeau forces a fall vote
New Conservative leader Erin O’Toole met the press for the first time today as leader of the Official Opposition, telling reporters he wants to co-operate with the Liberals to ensure effective leadership during the pandemic, but he also wants Prime Minister… »
Economy, Internet, Science & Technology
The ‘hyperloop’ is back, this time in Alberta
If you’ve ever seen old movies, or perhaps in a business operation even to this day, you might notice ‘pneumatic tubes” delivering messages or cash from the working floor to offices above or elsewhere. The items are placed in small… »
Dangerous social media thrill seekers-again
The intense desire to be seen as popular by vast numbers of complete strangers on the internet continues to inspire people to dangerous acts. Many people have died in the pursuit of brief social media fame. This includes well-known Indian… »
Economy, International, Politics
WTO panel says Canada ‘wronged’ in softwood lumber dispute with U.S.
The long-running Canada-U.S. dispute over softwood lumber–a dispute that first arose in 1982–has taken another turn. Ottawa and Washington have been arguing about the $22-billion a year industry that employs an estimated 200,000 people in Canada for nearly 40 years… »
Canada’s military aerobatics team resumes, but no public shows this year
Tragedy in May put flights on hold After an in flight issue resulting in a crash of one of the team’s jets at a show in Georgia, USA late last year, and a tragic crash in May in Kamloops. British… »
Health, International, Society
West Coast wildfires making their presence further east
As wildfires rage in California and–to a lesser degree–in British Columbia–their repercussions are being felt far from the fires themselves. Smoke from the fires is making it way east–into central Canada and beyond. On Monday, Calgary, Alberta got a taste… »
Economy, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Small Canadian distiller now among world’s best in vodka
There are about 100 countries producing vodka, and probably in the neighbourhood of 1,000 brands. Typically considered a Russian drink, with some Polish roots as well, a small Canadian upstart has appeared on the world scene. Now a young and… »
Erin O’Toole scores an upset win in Tory leadership race
Erin O’Toole, who ran most of the race just off the pace set by party heavyweight Peter MacKay, has won the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, the country’s Official Opposition. After three rounds of counting, O’Toole emerged the… »
Wildfire near Penticton, B.C. appears to ease but officials remain cautious
About 200 firefighters and 16 helicopters continue to fight the the Christie Mountain fire near the Okanagan Valley city of Penticton, British Columbia. The blaze–now measuring about square kilometres in size–began last Tuesday and has proved a difficult one to… »
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