The Canadian PressCassandra Szklarski TORONTO–Teaching teens about the horrors of the Holocaust is more than just a history lesson for high school teacher Rachel Luke. The language arts and drama teacher weaves it into her lesson plan where possible, and describes it as “character education” for a generation she fears […]
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The Canadian PressTeresa Wright OTTAWA–Rates of obesity and diabetes are higher among First Nations adults than in the general Canadian population, while almost half of all Indigenous families have difficulty putting enough food on the table, a new study has found. The findings are contained in the first full draft […]
The Canadian PressAndy Blatchford OTTAWA–A new study is offering what it calls a rare look at the health and psychological impacts endured by Canadian youth who are not working, training or studying. The Statistics Canada research said 11.1 percent of youth, aged 18 to 29 years old, found themselves in […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is reaching into its pockets for hundreds of millions of dollars to undo some of the damage caused by a year of cuts. Where the spring budget–and last year’s fall economic statement–cut from wide swaths of programs and services, yesterday’s document tells […]
The Canadian PressDirk Meissner VICTORIA–A geologist’s discovery of a mysterious claw in rocks along a rail line in British Columbia’s northern wilderness almost 50 years ago has led to the recognition of the first dinosaur species unique to the province. Nicknamed Buster, the partial bones, which included toes, shins and […]
The Canadian Press STRATHMORE, Alta.–Some discouraging words about national unity from out on the range in southern Alberta. A rural municipality east of Calgary has passed a resolution that says if the federal government does not treat Alberta more fairly the province should hold an independence referendum. The resolution was […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–While Remembrance Day is intended to remember those members of Canada’s armed forces who gave their lives in defending the country, it is also an important moment to reflect on the cost of war and the sacrifices of all those who have served in uniform. Not […]
The Canadian Press IQALUIT, Nunavut–First, someone using a government of Nunavut computer clicked on a link they shouldn’t have. Next, there was a message saying: “If you want your data back, then please contact us this way.” Then, at about 4 a.m. Saturday, the government’s entire computer system went dark. […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Elizabeth May officially left her post as the leader of the federal Green party yesterday after 13 years in the role. May, 65, said she made a promise to her daughter that the 2019 campaign would be her last as leader. The timing of her departure was […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–A Jewish advocacy group called yesterday for an apology from an Ontario New Democrat who tweeted in support of a member of a terrorist group. Joel Harden, who represents Ottawa Centre in the provincial legislature, tweeted last week about the treatment of a senior official with the […]
The Canadian Press VANCOUVER–The koi pond at Vancouver’s Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden has been drained and the remaining carp removed after a hungry river otter returned for a second annual fall hunting trip. Vancouver parks director Howard Normann said yesterday the appearance of a river otter at the […]
The Canadian PressHina Alam VANCOUVER–A University of British Columbia scientist says he was delightedly caught off guard when he spotted a southern resident killer whale calf appearing to use a fish as her teething ring and swimming with her mother this summer. “We saw this female calf with its mom […]
