Environmental History and the Work of Truth and Reconciliation

This post is the introduction to a series entitled “Land, Memory, and Schooling: Environmental Histories of Colonial Education.” This post and series discusses Indian residential and day schools. Please take care as you read. If you are a Survivor...

Canada supports Feed Ghana programme - Sponsors 25 solar-powered boreholes for farming

Canada has announced support for the Feed Ghana programme with 25 solar-powered boreholes in the Northern, Savannah and Upper West regions. The borehole project seeks to promote all-year-round vegetable production, improve food security, empower...

Canadian Begs for the Lives of Doomed Ostriches: 'Please Help Us, President Trump - We Need a Miracle'

A woman whose family’s nearly 400 ostriches are marked for death by the Canadian government has appealed across the border for help from President Donald Trump. “Mr. Trump — President Trump — this is a cry-out, a plea, from Canada: please stop the...

Canada designates India’s notorious Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity

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Techo International Airport Supports Cathay Pacific During Typhoon in Hong Kong

Phnom Penh— As Super Typhoon Ragasa disrupted operations across East Asia, Hong Kong’s flag carrier, Cathay Pacific, repositioned 13 aircraft from its fleet for parking at Techo International Airport. Between September 23 and 25, the airline...

If Canadians want to be patriotic, look no further than Quebec

Canadian patriotism has surged since U.S. President Donald Trump took office and waged a trade war with his country’s northern neighbour. But while this flavour of patriotism has largely manifested in opposition to the United States (“Elbows up,”...

7 emerging tech hubs to watch out for: Where to build a career outside Silicon Valley

Emerging Tech Hubs: 7 Compelling Alternatives to Silicon Valley for Career Growth (Image: Canva) Silicon Valley's dominance in the technology sector is facing unprecedented competition as emerging innovation hubs across the United States and...

Why Canada Needs A New Foreign Investor Immigration Program Now

A new foreign investor immigration program is needed for Canada to help lift its economy. getty When it comes to a Canadian foreign investor immigrant program aimed at attracting serious investment into the country, Canada is currently on the...

Steve Backshall questions Donald Trump’s intelligence after climate change "con" claim

The TV wildlife presenter described the comments as a “sucker punch” for environmentalists. Steve Backshall has questioned Donald Trump’s intelligence after the US President’ called climate change the “greatest con job ever perpetrated on the...

Mastercard Foundation Board of Directors Announces Seasoned Technology Leader, Sewit Ahderom, as Next President and CEO

Deep expertise in agrifood systems and technology; exemplifies the values of the Foundation Committed to scaling impact of the Foundation’s programs in Africa and within Indigenous communities in Canada, prioritizing local solutions and partners...

Is carbon capture viable, in this climate?

Watch: 'Uncertainty around government policy is holding carbon capture technology back in Canada' Carbon capture utilization and storage presents a huge opportunity for the energy industry, but the technology also faces some risks and high costs....

CAE signs subcontract with Lockheed Martin Canada to begin implementation phase for River-class destroyer program

CAE signed a subcontract with Lockheed Martin Canada to begin the implementation phase for the River-class destroyer program (formerly the Canadian Surface Combatant), marking a significant milestone in the development of next-generation naval...

Finnish tech giant Metso keen to invest in Pakistan’s Reko Diq

Finnish technology giant, Metso, has expressed interest in making a significant investment in Pakistan’s mineral sector, particularly copper mining, with plans to participate in the Reko Diq project. The development came during a meeting between...

The 50 best restaurants in the US and Canada named — and some are in surprising places

The 50 finest restaurants in the US and Canada have been unveiled — and while renowned foodie cities such as New York, San Francisco, and LA are present and correct, the list also features a generous sprinkling of under-the-radar destinations....

Opinion: We need a debate on climate science and policy

But the billions of dollars donated by international foundations, philanthropists and governments to environmental NGOS have allowed activists to drown out the voices of climate realism. Government agencies have also been weaponized against them....

Babcock Canada and NyRad Partner to Maximize Economic Opportunities inCanadian Patrol Submarine Project

Babcock, Canada’s trusted partner in submarine sustainment, is pleased to announce a new partnership with NyRad Inc., Canada’s leading consultancy in Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) and Value Proposition (VP) strategy. Through this...

South East Public Health unveils latest branding in wake of merger

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Legacy public health units choose new name after going by South East Health Unit since January amalgamation The Southeast Public Health logo. (Image supplied by SEPH) Supplied image Article content Three...

‘It’s going to take us 150 years’: Canada still working to implement Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations

A decade after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued 94 calls to action, Canada still has a long way to go to address the impacts of the residential school system on Indigenous people. “Think about it, 150 years it took for us to get here...

China’s drive to attract foreign tech talent sparks rare anti-immigrant backlash

Open this photo in gallery:News of the K visa has not been greeted with enthusiasm in China, particularly from young graduates struggling to get work amid a sluggish economy.ALY SONG A new Chinese visa aimed at attracting foreign tech talent could...

Invest Oman” Strengthens International Presence through ICAO Participation and Business Dialogue Advantage Oman–Canada

Montreal, Canada – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, represented by Invest Oman, participated in the 42nd General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), hosted in Montreal, the organization’s...