H5N1’s journey to North America
Post written by Katie Baird and Amy Cleveland The death of a young Albertan woman from H5N1 flu on Jan. 3 has left many Canadians with questions about this virus. The woman, who was in […]
Year: 2014
Father praises Pakistan teenager who stopped suicide bombing
Grade 9 student Aitazaz Hassan Bangash has been called a hero after he tackled a suicide bomber and then died at the main gate of his school in Pakistan Jan. 6. The 14-year-old boy’s father […]
Cracked wheel may have caused New Brunswick derailment
After a preliminary investigation into the train derailment in northwestern New Brunswick, investigators have found a cracked wheel and broken rail near the site. The Transportation Safety Board stated Jan. 9 that it is too […]
TVO revives Fraggle Rock characters
TV Ontario, will take some viewers back in time this Febuary when it premieres its new series, The Doozers. Some may remember these tiny, green workers from the beloved 1980s childrens classic, Fraggle Rock. Unlike Fraggle Rock, The Doozers will […]
New study links bacteria to premature births
New research from Duke University School of Medicine suggests a link between high levels of bacteria and increased rates of premature births. The study measured the bacteria levels on 48 membranes from women who had […]
Extreme weather hits hard in 2013
This weekend, Torontonians will be ditching their parkas and donning their sunglasses as temperatures increase from Tuesday’s feels-like minus 30 degrees Celsius to Saturday’s predicted plus 10. But such extreme highs and lows are not […]
Canadian broadcast pioneer dies at 90
Oakville resident and Canadian broadcast pioneer Jean Caine has died at age 90. She passed away Jan. 9 at her Oakville home. Caine co-founded Oakville radio stations, JOY 1250 and 1320 CJMR. Her grandson, Matt Caine, told the […]
Central African Republic leader resigns
Central African Republic interim leader, Michel Djotodia, stepped down during the regional summit of the Economic Community of Central African States (CEEAC) held in Chad on Jan. 9. After his resignation, citizens took to the […]
Could the GTA be the next Lac-Mégantic?
Post written by Andrew Walker and Matheson Murray As the fires from the Jan. 8 train derailment continue to burn in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, the safety of transporting crude oil via rail has again […]
Four reasons why Jonathan Toews should be team Canada’s captain in Sochi
Controversy swirled after Tuesday’s announcement of a few suspect roster choices for Canada’s 2014 Sochi Olympic hockey team. Now, the squabbling continues over who among the 25 capable hockey players deserves to wear the C, […]