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Canada Reads 2015 asks What is the One Book to Break Barriers?
Watch for the debates that take place March 16th to 19th. Hosted by Wab Kinew this year’s defenders and contenders are: Cameron Bailey defends Ru by Kim Thúy, translated by Sheila Fischman: http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads2015/www.cbc.ca/books/2015/02/canada-reads-2015-broadcast-details.html Kristin Kreuk defends Intolerable by Kamal Al-Solaylee: http://www.cbc.ca/books/2015/01/kristin-kreuk-defends-intolerable-by-kamal-al-solaylee.html Craig Kielburger defends The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King: http://www.cbc.ca/books/2015/01/craig-kielburger-defends-the-inconvenient-indian-by-thomas-king.html Elaine “Lainey” Lui…
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Share your Moment with the Flag!
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Flag of Canada by taking part in the “Share your Moment with the Flag” Challenge. This challenge gives us an opportunity, as Canadians, to honour the National Flag of Canada, a symbol that is recognized and respected around the world and an enormous source of pride. How do…
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Canadian Armed Forces celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada
Ottawa – The Honourable Pierre Lemieux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence, is joining members of the Canadian Armed Forces at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) today as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the national flag of Canada. Further,…
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Top Canadian Novelist Recommends Compelling Read for 2015
Acclaimed Canadian author Joseph Boyden knows the art of storytelling, and what makes a captivating read. The award winning author of Three Day Road, Through Black Spruce and The Orenda has recommended that book lovers read Richard Wagamese’s Indian Horse this year. Boyden recommended the novel to individuals and book clubs such as the Amnesty…
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2015 Canada Winter Games: Official 2015 Games Mobile Site
Prince George, BC – The 2015 Canada Winter Games unveiled a mobile sub-site, on February 2nd, optimized for all smartphone platforms. The 2015 Games mobile site, sponsored by Shaw Go WIFI is geared towards 2015 Games athletes, volunteers and attendees and can now be accessed at m.canadagames2015.ca. Users are encouraged to save the link…
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A Great Canadian…….Father Athol Murray
(Contributed) Notre Dame College, Wilcox, Saskatchewan. The College Motto ” Luctor et Emergo….I Struggle and I Come Through” Father Murray was a man’s man, with a heart of gold and a real desire for living. He believed that sports belonged in the curriculum, and so it was, that the Hounds of Notre Dame became…
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Closing of Sun News
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – Feb. 13, 2015) – After attempting to establish Sun News as a viable news channel in the Canadian broadcasting landscape and encountering a series of barriers to carriage, Sun Media Corporation regrets to announce today that it is closing the station. At the time of this release, Sun News Network is already…
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Canadian Seniors Love the Security of Direct Deposit
When it comes to making the most of their time, older Canadians are quick to adopt the advantages and convenience of federal electronic payments. More seniors than ever, about 90 per cent, are enrolling in direct deposit for their Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan and veterans’ benefits, as well as income tax refunds and…
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Winter Care for Your Horse
Horses are animals that are well-adapted to cold Alberta temperatures; however they do need special attention to ensure we are meeting their food, water and shelter needs. With some simple management practices your horses can be safe, healthy and comfortable during the cold winter months. Water Horses may require up to 45 litres (10…
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Yukon Quest 2015: Neff Leads Race to Pelly
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Small Business Wants Budget Balanced Through Spending Restraint, Not Tax Hikes
75% agree balancing budget should be top priority; 80% say focus on spending cuts CALGARY, February 10, 2015 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released initial results from a survey of business owners about provincial budget issues that shows the vast majority of independent business owners believe balancing the books should…
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Canadian Nurses Association Welcomes Supreme Court of Canada Ruling on Medically Assisted Dying
OTTAWA /CNW/ – A recent Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) survey of 700 registered nurses (RNs) found that more than half of respondents are in favour of legislation allowing medically assisted dying. Three-quarters of respondents also said they talk with patients and families about end-of-life choices and advanced care planning. Following the recent Supreme Court of…
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CBC: Michael Green, co-founder of One Yellow Rabbit, killed in Saskatchewan crash
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The NEB imposes additional obligations for Enbridge’s Line 9, approves two conditions
The NEB imposes additional obligations for Enbridge’s Line 9, approves two conditions CALGARY – The National Energy Board (NEB) has approved two of Enbridge’s condition filings with regard to the Line 9B Reversal and Line 9 Capacity Expansion Project (Line 9) while imposing additional obligations for the lifecycle of the project. Enbridge’s previous submissions on conditions 16 (valve…
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The Silk Train: Part of Canada’s History
(Contributed) Do you know, the most noteable trains on the CPR mainline were the silk trains. Historically speaking, old railroaders still speak nostalgically of the silk train era, when super fast trains carrying costly, highly perishable raw silk, highballed it across Canada from Vancouver at speeds that are still records. The era was fostered…
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