Tag: Canada

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Unique Ideas

      By Reena Nerbas Magnetic Cat Hair Dear Reena, I own two very furry cats. I always put the toilet seat down when the toilet is not in use but when I lift up the seat it is covered with fur. Seems like fur is attracted to the seat, any tips for how to stop…

  • Nenshi challenges the nation to celebrate poetry with Mayor’s Poetry City Challenge

    Nenshi challenges the nation to celebrate poetry with Mayor’s Poetry City Challenge

    Last week, letters were sent to Mayors across Canada from Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi issuing the challenge: to have a local poet read a poem at the start of a Council meeting in March or April. The aim is to raise awareness and to celebrate poetry, writing, small presses and the contribution of poets and all…

  • Canada’s New GHG Emissions Requirements Will Inflict Widespread Pain

    As always, the Trudeau government announces lofty goals short on devilish details By Kenneth P. Green, Senior director of Natural Resource Studies, The Fraser Institute CALGARY, Alta./ Troy Media/ – On Jan. 27, the federal government injected yet another syringe full of uncertainty into the country’s oil and gas sector, announcing a nebulous plan to overhaul Canada’s…

  • New Cancer Stem Cell Dream Team to Fight Brain Cancer in Children and Adults

    New Cancer Stem Cell Dream Team to Fight Brain Cancer in Children and Adults

    Canada-wide team of researchers to use genomics to develop safe and effective brain cancer treatments Toronto, Ontario – Canada has a brand new team of researchers working to develop novel treatments for brain cancers in children and adults. Terry Beech, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Science, was at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in…

  • How Will the Needs of Seniors with Dementia Who are at Risk of Becoming Homeless be Met?

    How Will the Needs of Seniors with Dementia Who are at Risk of Becoming Homeless be Met?

    By Emma Woolley, Canadian Observatory on Homelessness/Homeless Hub: York University This question came from Glenda L. via our latest website survey: “How will the needs of seniors with dementia who are at risk of becoming homeless be effectively met? These are vulnerable individuals who may need a high level of support to obtain and retain housing.” Many…

  • Pink Spud, French Fry Super Performer Among New Potatoes from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

    Pink Spud, French Fry Super Performer Among New Potatoes from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

    One is a potato that not only stands out on the plate but is a nutritional stand-out. It’s dark pink flesh and red skin is rich in antioxidants. Another could be a French fry lover’s dream, allowing farmers to increase yields of the type of potato used by fry processors by as much as 35…

  • Managing Cash Flow when Cash is Barely Flowing 

    Managing Cash Flow when Cash is Barely Flowing 

    Community Futures Highwood As all business owners know, cash is the life blood of businesses. Managing it well is often a challenge and can consume considerable time and energy. Most business owners say that managing their financial affairs can be a real challenge especially when finance management is not the owner’s strength. To add to…

  • Ruby’s Love Letter Legacy Fighting to End Puppy Mills in Canada

    Ruby’s Love Letter Legacy Fighting to End Puppy Mills in Canada

    MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith Endorses Ruby’s Love Letter Legacy Promo https://www.facebook.com/groups/RubysLegacy

  • On Second Thought …Comparisons Gone Wild

    On Second Thought …Comparisons Gone Wild

    By Jonathan Pollard “Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everybody else.” – Margaret Mead, American Anthropologist Ronald Reagan, as U.S. president, likely drew heavily from his successful acting career during WWII – a time during which Americans experienced marginal tax rates as high as 90% – while promoting his economic platform in…

  • Working Together to Prevent and End Homelessness

    Working Together to Prevent and End Homelessness

    By Naomi Nichols, McGill University Next week, the Homeless Hub and the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness releases a new book, Exploring Effective Systems Responses to Homelessness. The book reflects the collective efforts of people who work in and with the homelessness sector in Canada and internationally. We launched the call for chapters for the book at the…

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada marks the 2016 International Year of Pulses

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada marks the 2016 International Year of Pulses

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is joining other organizations worldwide to celebrate the 2016 International Year of Pulses and raise public awareness about the importance of pulses in our daily lives. Pulses are the edible dry seeds of plants in the legume family and include dry beans, dry peas, lentils and chickpeas: Pulses are a…

  • Commitment Pays Off for Canadians This Valentine’s Day

    Commitment Pays Off for Canadians This Valentine’s Day

    RetailMeNot.ca survey reveals married couples plan to spend less this February 14 TORONTO, February 2016 /CNW/ — Those hoping to pinch their pennies this February should steer clear of Cupid’s arrow, asValentine’s Day proves to be a costly affair, especially for new lovebirds. According to a recent survey by digital offers site RetailMeNot.ca, 80 per cent…

  • RCMP Warns of Tax Scammers

    RCMP Warns of Tax Scammers

      The news release below was issued today from RCMP Headquarters in Ottawa. The Alberta RCMP continues to receive reports of Albertans being targeted by this scam and would appreciate the media’s help in raising public awareness on this issue in communities throughout the province. Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by this scam or…

  • Alberta RCMP seek public’s assistance in locating home invasion suspect

    Alberta RCMP seek public’s assistance in locating home invasion suspect

      Calgary, AB –  The RCMP is asking the public’s assistance in locating Michael Andres Salvador, age 24, who is the subject of an arrest warrant stemming from a home invasion that occurred in Cranbrook, B.C. on February 4th 2016. Police have reason to believe Mr. Salvador is now in the Calgary area. Described as: NAME:…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Putting the Cuffs on Hypertension

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Putting the Cuffs on Hypertension

      Have you been tested for high blood pressure? Your doctor may put a cuff on your arm as part of a routine check-up to test your blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is caused by blood pushing too hard against the walls of your blood vessels, and it can be a serious medical condition.…