Facing a common threat of an increasingly assertive China and an unpredictable nuclear-armed North Korea, Canada and Japan are moving to deepen their security and defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Ottawa and Tokyo outlined six areas of bilateral cooperation… »
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Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Lab professionals warn of ‘inadequacies’
Canadian lab professionals are warning the government about “serious concerns” they have and the need to action to address inadequacies in the country’s network of laboratories. The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science says that many of the challenges existed… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, International, Society
New survey shows majority of N. Americans are concerned about the environment
Recently officials from Canada and the U.S along with several other leaders agreed to work towards a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. it seems that in North America a clear majority of people are concerned about climate change. The… »
Canadian communities recognized for being bicycle friendly
Cycling has become ever more popular in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic to the point that many bicycle shops are running out of stock. As more people take up cycling, several communities have made efforts to make the activity safer … »
Peregrine falcon fans worldwide face disappointment
Until 2021, enthusiastic people from around the world watched live images from a peregrine falcon’s nest on a university building in Montreal transmitted over the internet. But this year, the falcon has left the nest and taken over an abandoned… »
Health, Highlights, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
New COVID vaccine suggestion upsetting
Canada now has several coronavirus vaccine suppliers including Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Astra-Zeneca. The Johnson and Johnson single-dose vaccines have also arrived in Canada but have not yet been distributed here. Although there have been extremely rare cases of blood clots… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
Satellite mapping: Glaciers melting faster than ever
An international study using 3D satellite mapping shows an “enormous” increase in melt rates and loss of mass of glaciers in the past few years according to the lead author. It is the first study of the world’s glaciers distinct… »
During Ramadan, Muslim volunteers offer help
During the holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims around the world offer help to others as do volunteers in the Canadians cities of Ottawa, Quebec and Montreal. In 2021, Ramadan occurs between April 12 and May 12 and the International… »
Economy, Highlights, Indigenous, Politics, Society
Nova Scotia lobster dispute. New year, new dispute
Last year, a dispute between Indigenous fishers and local commercial lobster fishers boiled over into violence and vandalism. It may happen again this year as federal officials have already seized some Indigenous lobster traps. The dispute hinges on a conflict… »
World press freedom highlighted with Canadian awards
A Canadian journalist who risked imprisonment to report on the oppression of Uyghurs in China is one of two people who have received a top award from the advocacy group World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC). Nathan VanderKlippe, the Globe and… »
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