Tag: World

  • It’s a Girl! – Kate and William welcome new baby

    It’s a Girl! – Kate and William welcome new baby

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a daughter at 8.34am. The baby weighs 8lbs 3oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed…

  • EarthSky News: The Science Behind the Nepal Earthquake

    EarthSky News: The Science Behind the Nepal Earthquake

    Nepal sits on the boundary of the two massive tectonic plates that collided to build the Himalayas. Their ongoing convergence also means earthquakes. By Mike Sandiford, University of Melbourne; CP Rajendran, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, and Kristin Morell, University of Victoria Saturday’s Nepal earthquake has destroyed housing in Kathmandu, damaged World Heritage…

  • Bananas are in Danger

    Bananas are in Danger

    Bananas are the world’s most popular fruit, and in North America, they are a cheap, healthy source of food for many. However, according to plant pathologist Steve Savage, a new soil-borne pathogen is destroying banana crops in Asia, Australia and Mozambique, and it might be only a matter of time before someone inadvertently transports it…

  • Wrapping-up U18 Worlds: Why the U.S. won and how the other teams fared

    Wrapping-up U18 Worlds: Why the U.S. won and how the other teams fared

    By Chapin Landvogt As IIHF President Rene Fasel declared the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship closed, it was once again the USA that raised the victor’s trophy. It was the USA’s second gold in a row and sixth in the past seven years. In fact, the USA has medalled at this tournament for…

  • Dodge Does a Ram EcoDiesel

    Dodge Does a Ram EcoDiesel

      By James Richings, Greener Ideal There’s nothing more powerful than a pick up truck made to withstand the toughest environments. However, in this eco conscious day and age, often these powerful pick up trucks tend to lend themselves to having a negative impact on the environment and their surroundings. So what have certain car companies…

  • Red Cross Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Nepal

    Red Cross Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Nepal

      Ottawa, April 25, 2015 – The Red Cross is providing emergency assistance following a magnitude 7.9 earthquake that struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, causing widespread devastation. Canadians are encouraged to help support emergency response efforts by making a donation to the Canadian Red Cross. “This earthquake struck a highly populated area, and we know that…

  • Crosby to Prague: Pittsburgh star joins Team Canada

    Crosby to Prague: Pittsburgh star joins Team Canada

    By Hockey Canada One year after winning Olympic gold, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will join Team Canada for the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Jim Nill, general manager of Canada’s National Men’s Team, announced Sunday, in collaboration with Hockey Canada, that Sidney Crosby has been added to the Team Canada roster for the…

  • Canada deploys an Assessment Team and elements of the Disaster Assistance Response Team to assist in humanitarian crisis in Nepal

    Canada deploys an Assessment Team and elements of the Disaster Assistance Response Team to assist in humanitarian crisis in Nepal

      OTTAWA – (Sunday), an assessment team and elements of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) deployed from Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Ontario. The Canadian Armed Forces is currently pre-positioning its personnel and resources in order to ensure a prompt reaction, in line with Government of Canada direction, to assist in the aftermath of an…

  • The Demand for Air Travel Remains Positive, Particularly in Emerging Markets

    The Demand for Air Travel Remains Positive, Particularly in Emerging Markets

      During January to February, the international passenger demand rose 6.1%, with airlines in all regions except Africa recording growth. Lunar New Year celebrations, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, certainly contributed to the robust February performance, but it is also clear that solid demand for connectivity is offsetting economic weakness in some regions including the…

  • Alberta Veterinary Medical Association Pet Importation Warning: Canine Influenza (H3N2)

    Alberta Veterinary Medical Association Pet Importation Warning: Canine Influenza (H3N2)

      A strain of canine influenza has recently been spreading in parts of the United States including Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and New York State. To control the spread of this infection and keep our animals safe, we request that you do not import animals from these areas until the infection has subsided. While H3N2 is…

  • No Bones About It: Bones Are Unsafe for Your Dog

    No Bones About It: Bones Are Unsafe for Your Dog

      *There has been more activity on social media sites about dogs becoming ill after consuming a “ham bone” dog treat. The following is a warning from the FDA.* The idea that it’s natural for dogs to chew on bones is a popular one. However, it’s a dangerous practice and can cause serious injury to…

  • Toronto Physician Dr. Jean Marmoreo Hangs Up Her Shoes After 6th Consecutive Age-Group Win in Boston Marathon

    Toronto Physician Dr. Jean Marmoreo Hangs Up Her Shoes After 6th Consecutive Age-Group Win in Boston Marathon

      BOSTON, April 20, 2015 /CNW/ – Dr. Jean Marmoreo, 72, of Toronto, placed first among women age 70-74 in the 119th Boston Marathon which was run today. This marks the sixth consecutive year Marmoreo has run the Boston Marathon and placed first in her age group. She crossed the finish line today in 4 hours, 56 seconds…

  • Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day: The Responsibility to Remember

    Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day: The Responsibility to Remember

    TORONTO, April 15, 2015 /CNW/ – On the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day, 70 years after the last Nazi death camp was liberated, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation is mindful that the entreaty of “Never Again” takes on a new urgency. The extent of that tragedy and its reverberations across the decades are still difficult to…

  • Looking Back on the History of the Pony Express

    Looking Back on the History of the Pony Express

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  • Hillary Clinton Launches Campaign for Presidency

    Hillary Clinton Launches Campaign for Presidency

    The former secretary of state announced her second presidential campaign in a video released online.