Today is Earth Day and Canada’s national passenger rail service has announced it will install beehives on the roofs of train stations in four cities. Via Rail is partnering with Alvéole, an urban beekeeping company to put two hives each…»
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Arts and Entertainment, Society
English Canadian book sales drop dramatically
Over the last 13 years, Canadian publishers have seen a drop of more than 50 per cent in the sale of books by Canadian authors, according to a recent report. The More Canada report found books written by Canadians make…»
Atlantic salmon numbers drop for second year
The number of wild Atlantic salmon returning to North American rivers dropped 15 per cent in 2017 compared to the year before, reports the Atlantic Salmon Federation. Its latest report says only half of the 84 rivers it monitored met…»
Environment, International, Internet, Science and Technology
Mercury linked to dramatic decline of migratory songbirds: study
Examination of tail feathers suggests that mercury is one of the determining factors for the steep declines of many songbird populations that migrate long distances to and from North America. The study by researchers at Western University in Ontario compared…»
Environment, International, Society
Ban neonic pesticides, protect bees as did EU, urge groups
The European Union has banned all outdoor uses of neonicotinoid pesticides to protect bees, and Canada should do the same, argue several Canadian environmental groups. Scientific studies have long linked the use of these chemicals to the decline of honeybees,…»
Canada: The middle class dream shrinking rapidly
After a long working life, most people hope to have an easy and enjoyable retirement. That was one of the basic concepts of the “middle class dream”. That may have been more possible in the past but a new survey…»
Caribou decline, habitat still shrinking
Caribou populations continue to decline and disturbances in their habitat are still increasing in spite of a recovery strategy put in place by the Canadian government in 2012. The government has released a progress report on implementation of the strategy…»
Environment, International, Internet, Science and Technology
Gone in 20 years? Scientists raise alarm over northern Right whales
Extinction now possible, within decades. (if photos don’t appear- refresh page) Scientists at at annual international conference on North Atlantic Right Whales have expressed extreme concern over the species survival. The meeting comes with special urgency after some…»
Environment, International, Society
Caution urged as Atlantic salmon stocks decline
A report on Atlantic salmon shows the prized fish population declined by 27 per cent in 2016 compared to the year before. It adds there could be further declines in 2017. The report was based on information collected in Canada,…»
Economy, Environment, Indigenous, Politics, Society
More bad news for caribou
The Cree of northern Quebec are asking the Quebec provincial government to stop all sport hunting of Caribou in the region in 2017-18. The recent summer survey of the Leaf River herd and fall classification census show a massive decline…»
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