Tag: Canada

  • Why Hot Crops Can Mean Yield Drops

    Why Hot Crops Can Mean Yield Drops

    Every year summer comes and we in the agriculture industry dread the days that start to creep up on 30 degrees celcius.  This year with drier conditions the across the prairies we are likely to see extreme heat cause even more significant yield reductions. But what exactly is the reasoning for this? Is every crop…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Lawn Care Tips

      By Reena Nerbas Cookies Hi Reena, My cookies never turn out. I follow the recipe as written but they either brown too fast or they look green and grey. What am I doing wrong? Marne Dear Marne, Experiment by cutting down on the amount of baking soda in your cookie recipes. Baking soda will…

  • What Canada Did on the Weekend at the Pan Am Games

    What Canada Did on the Weekend at the Pan Am Games

      The Games just got underway on the weekend and so far Canada has 14 Gold, 10 Silver and 9 Bronze putting us in first place! TORONTO — What Canada Did on Saturday at the Pan Am Games: BADMINTON Men’s Singles _ Andrew D’Souza, Ottawa, defeated Pablo Macagno, Argentina, 2-0 in the round of 64.…

  • Understanding Investor Emotions

      By Kim Inglis Investor emotions are a portfolio’s worst enemy. Fortunately they are also predictable, following a route in sync with market cycles. The peak is the middle of a bull market, when investors are most optimistic. The trough is during a bear market, when investor emotions are correspondingly low. The markets and investor…

  • Rookie Sensation Brown Re-Signs with Beast

    Rookie Sensation Brown Re-Signs with Beast

      Brampton, ON – The Brampton Beast are thrilled to announce the return of rookie sensation Jeff Brown for the 2015-2016 ECHL season. Brown, a Toronto native, will continue his career as a ‘Hometown Kid’ after making the jump to pro hockey with the Beast last February. Fresh from wrapping up his senior campaign with the…

  • Trudeau Presents Plan to Restore Canada’s Relationship with Aboriginal Peoples

    Trudeau Presents Plan to Restore Canada’s Relationship with Aboriginal Peoples

    MONTREAL – Liberals have a plan for real change that will restore the federal government’s relationship with Aboriginal Peoples, said Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau (Tuesday) at the Assembly of First Nations 36th Annual General Assembly. “Canadians recognize the urgent need for a renewed nation-to-nation relationship between the federal government and Indigenous Peoples…

  • Minister David Eggen sends best wishes to Alberta’s 2015 Pan American athletes

    Minister David Eggen sends best wishes to Alberta’s 2015 Pan American athletes

    Culture and Tourism Minister David Eggen issued the following statement: “I am very pleased to send my congratulations and best wishes to all of the athletes from Alberta who are representing Canada at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. “Since 1955, Canada has participated in the Pan Am Games, and today more than 70…

  • Former Beast Star Returns to Brampton

    Former Beast Star Returns to Brampton

      BRAMPTON, ON – The Brampton Beast are excited to announce another familiar face, Scott Howes, will be returning to the roster for the 2015-2016 ECHL season. Howes, the Beast franchise leader in points per game, and third overall in total goals scored, will once again suit up for the Brampton side this fall. A…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Shake and Bake

      By Reena Nerbas Watermarks on Glass Hi Reena, We own a faucet made of glass. After every hand wash a few drops dry off at the bottom of the faucet-surface, where the water runs. Now it has lots of watermarks, I can’t remove. Do you have any suggestion as to how to get this…

  • FIFA: A Tournament that Broke all Records

    FIFA: A Tournament that Broke all Records

      The seventh FIFA Women’s World Cup™ began in record-breaking style, with 24 teams lining up for the very first time in the competition’s history, and ended on a similarly momentous note, as USA became the first nation to lift the Trophy three times. Just for good measure, Canada 2015 also yielded an all-time-high of…

  • Canadian Armed Forces to help in response to wildfires in Saskatchewan

    Canadian Armed Forces to help in response to wildfires in Saskatchewan

    Ottawa – National Defence The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is preparing to send up to 1,400 personnel, including a firefighting force and integral logistics support, to help fight fires in Saskatchewan. Also, CFB Cold Lake (4 Wing) is prepared to provide additional housing for evacuated residents should it be necessary. Saskatchewan made the Request for Assistance…

  • Homeless Hub: Adverse Childhood Experiences

    Homeless Hub: Adverse Childhood Experiences

      By Vineeth Sekharan, York University; Canadian Observatory on Homelessness/Homeless Hub The health and well-being of children is strongly related to the environmental conditions that they grow up in. A growing body of research has found strong links between adverse childhood experiences and long-term negative effects on children across the lifespan. The term adverse childhood…

  • Governor General Announces 100 New Appointments to the Order of Canada

    Governor General Announces 100 New Appointments to the Order of Canada

    July 1, 2015, OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced today 100 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new appointees include 2 Companions (C.C.), 11 Officers (O.C.) and 87 Members (C.M.). These appointments were made on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. Recipients will…

  • RCMP to Stand Sentry at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    RCMP to Stand Sentry at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

      Ottawa – Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members dressed in Red Serge are standing sentry at Canada’s National War Memorial July 5 to mark the anniversary of the date Sergeant Arthur Richardson, a member of the North-West Mounted Police, earned the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the South African War while serving with Lord…

  • Government of Canada Encourages Safe Food Handling During BBQ Season

    Government of Canada Encourages Safe Food Handling During BBQ Season

    The Canadian Food Inspection Agency reminds Canadians to take a few simple steps to keep healthy With the return of barbecue season and Canada Day at our doorstep, don’t forget about food safety. Safe food handling practices are even more important when it’s hot outside to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading and causing foodborne illness…