Tag: Canada

  • On Second Thought…….A Bad Idea

    On Second Thought…….A Bad Idea

    By Jonathan Pollard “Time changes all things; there is no reason why language should escape this universal law.” – Ferdinand de Saussure, Swiss linguist One word tends to exhibit shady, quasi-fraudulent nitwit tendencies, one’s a newly diagnosed bi-polar, while the last word is – to put it delicately – continually on a fruitless quest to…

  • CWF Supports Youth Projects Across Canada  

    CWF Supports Youth Projects Across Canada  

    The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is honoured to provide a helping hand to local stewardship projects that connect Canadians to nature through its WILD Grants program. “I’m continually impressed with the leadership and dedication of school and community groups to a wide variety of conservation education projects,” said Wade Luzny, CEO and Executive Vice President.”…

  • Liberals Choose Union Patronage over Transparency and Accountability

    Liberals Choose Union Patronage over Transparency and Accountability

      High River, AB – Yesterday the Liberal Government announced they intend to repeal Bill C-377 and Bill C-525. At the federal level, the previous Conservative government introduced extensive reforms to ensure Canadians have trust in their political institutions. The Accountability Act reformed the financing of political parties to reduce opportunities to influence politicians with…

  • Patient User Fees are Compatible with Universal Health Care

    Patient User Fees are Compatible with Universal Health Care

    It’s no coincidence that countries with cost-sharing programs in place have waiting times significantly shorter than those in Canada By Steven Globerman, Senior Fellow, The Fraser Institute BELLINGHAM, WA/ Troy Media/ – A prominent feature of Canada’s health-care system, as mandated by the Canada Health Act, is the absence of any charge for publicly insured health-care services…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Preventing Episodes of SAD

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Preventing Episodes of SAD

      If you’re affected by SAD, what can you do to duck the depression? Here are some things that can help. Daily exercise Regular physical activity helps fight fatigue and depression, especially if you exercise during the day or near light sources. Keep in mind that outdoor light, even when the sky is overcast, is…

  • Statement by Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan on Visit to NORAD

    Statement by Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan on Visit to NORAD

    COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO — Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan paid his first visit to the North American Aerospace Defense Command Headquarters (NORAD) at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado today. During his visit, he met with Admiral Bill Gortney, Commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command, and Canadian Lieutenant-General Pierre St-Amand, Deputy Commander of NORAD.…

  • Statement from the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy on the Passing of a Naval Hero

    Statement from the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy on the Passing of a Naval Hero

    OTTAWA — Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, issued the following statement on the passing of naval hero Lieutenant Commander (ret’d) Margaret Brooke, MBE, PhD: “On behalf of the entire Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Armed Forces, my deepest condolences are extended to the family and friends of Lieutenant-Commander (ret’d) Margaret…

  • Minister Phillips statement on new Federal Review Process

      January 27, 2016 Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips issued the following statement, after the federal government announced new interim principles that will guide the review processes of Canadian energy infrastructure projects: “As you all know, energy infrastructure and getting our product to tidewater is a very important priority for this government. Alberta’s ability…

  • Interim Measures for Pipeline Reviews

    Interim Measures for Pipeline Reviews

    January 27, 2016 — Ottawa – Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, and Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, today announced an interim approach that includes principles and plans for major projects. These principles are the first part of a broader strategy to review and restore confidence in Canada’s…

  • Sea Star Die-Off a Dire Situation

    Sea Star Die-Off a Dire Situation

      By Vancouver Aquarium Scientists are calling the decline of sea stars along the west coast the largest wildlife die-off ever recorded. The conclusion came at a gathering of marine scientists in Seattle last week. Hosted by Seattle Aquarium veterinarian Dr. Lesanna Lahner, the sea star symposium brought together 40 scientists from across the U.S.…

  • Health Minister Joins National Conversation on Mental Health

      Health Minister Sarah Hoffman provided the following statement on Bell Let’s Talk Day, and on Alberta’s Mental Health Review. “Too often, people who are coping with a mental illness suffer in silence. As a national conversation flourishes around mental health today, I encourage everyone to talk, text, tweet or share so that we can…

  • Alberta M.P.s Barlow and Stubbs Denounce Liberal’s Lack of Leadership

    Alberta M.P.s Barlow and Stubbs Denounce Liberal’s Lack of Leadership

    OTTAWA – Today, Shannon Stubbs, Member of Parliament for Lakeland and Official Opposition Deputy Critic for Natural Resources and John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills and Official Opposition Deputy Critic of Employment, Workforce and Labour condemned the Liberal government’s lack of action in support of the tens of thousands of energy workers in Alberta…

  • Surrey Boys Targeted by Grande Prairie ALERT

    Surrey Boys Targeted by Grande Prairie ALERT

      Grande Prairie…  Four people associated to an organized crime group known as the Surrey Boys have been arrested following a series of ALERT raids in Grande Prairie. A significant amount of drugs and cash were seized, along with two handguns. Nearly a quarter million dollars’ worth of drugs and cash proceeds of crime was…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cleaning White Towels and Wedding Dress

      By Reena Nerbas Mystery Marks on White Towels Hi Reena, Last year I purchased new white towels for my remodeled bathroom. They are Calvin Klein and lovely, but a few washes in they started sprouting grey blob shaped spots, especially on the hand towels. At first I thought it was my daughter’s toothpaste staining…

  • Child and Youth Advocate applauds Tribunal’s ruling on First Nations child welfare funding practices

    Child and Youth Advocate applauds Tribunal’s ruling on First Nations child welfare funding practices

      Advocate supports equal services for First Nations young people in care “This historic decision addresses the inequitable funding that First Nations children in care have received across Canada and in Alberta. I hope this decision will lead to government action and equity across all federal services for these children. Regardless of jurisdiction, young people…