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Primates colonised the Arctic during a period of ancient global warming -- their fate offers a lesson as climate change speeds up

Two new species of prehistoric primate were recently identified by scientists studying fossils from Canada’s Ellesmere Island in the high Arctic. The primates are closely related and likely originated from a single colonisation event, following which they split into two species: Ignacius dawsonae and Ignacius mckennai.

The Conversation

'He always had a smile on his face' - Heartfelt tributes paid to Irish man who died suddenly in Canada

Jeremy Burke, 27, passed away beside his heartbroken girlfriend's side, in Toronto.

Irish Mirror

'Hurricane Hazel,' mayor of Mississauga into her 90's, dies

Hazel McCallion, who led one of Canada’s largest cities into her 90′s, has died, leaving behind a legacy of feisty advocacy and more than three decades of nearly unchallenged leadership

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Passengers need more than apologies from airlines after holiday chaos

A snowball effect initiated in Vancouver created an avalanche of travel chaos over the holidays at a time when many had overcome their fear of travelling following the COVID-19 pandemic and thought it was worth travelling again.

The Conversation

Inside Haute O2, the mountaintop oxygen bar at 7,000 feet in the Canadian Rockies

There are ice bars, and there are oxygen bars. But there is nothing quite like Haute O2, which takes both concepts to new heights—literally.

Fortune

Tucker Carlson sparks backlash after asking for US troops to liberate Canada

Mr Carlson likened Justin Trudeau to a dictator and complained about US military spending in Ukraine

The Independent UK

To revitalize Indigenous communities, the Residential School settlement must prioritize language education

After a decade, the federal government has reached an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit that included 325 First Nations across Canada. The class action was initiated by the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc and shíshálh Nation in 2012. It was concerned with, among other issues, the loss of language and…

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Canada's Supreme Court gives mixed rulings on gun crime penalties

Canada's Supreme Court found one mandatory minimum sentence for a firearm offence unconstitutional and upheld two others in a pair of decisions published on Friday.

Reuters

Alone Is about Much More than Pure Survival

The History channel series spins our fear of solitude into a showcase of how much humans can withstand

The Walrus

‘Tip of the iceberg’: why abuse in Canadian sport is worse than it seems

Canada has been rocked by scandals across many sports that not only exposed abusive coaches but also institutional mismanagement of abuse by national sporting organizations

The Guardian - US

Amira Elghawaby appointed as Canada’s first anti-Islamophobia advisor

Her appointment is being hailed as ‘historic moment for Muslims in Canada’

The Independent UK

Canada's $2.8 billion settlement with Indigenous Day Scholars is a long time coming

Eleven years. That’s how long it took the federal government to agree with 325 First Nations over the collective loss of language and culture suffered by Day Scholars in the Residential School system in Canada that existed between the mid 1800s until 1996.

The Conversation

Canada to send four Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Canada will send four Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand said on Thursday, after Germany this week allowed other countries to re-export the German-built tank.

Reuters

What are universities for? Canadian higher education is at a critical crossroads

In recent years, Canadian provinces such as Ontario and Alberta have been attempting to repurpose and reprogram our universities to more narrowly serve the labour market. They’re doing so by adopting performance-based funding in the most profound changes the sector has witnessed in decades.

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Why labour strife at universities should concern us all

Universities are important public institutions. The education of students and the research undertaken on campuses have a broad impact throughout our economy and society. In Canada, a significant portion of university budgets also comes from government.

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Canada appoints first representative to fight Islamophobia

Advocacy group welcomes appointment of Amira Elghawaby to advisory role as ‘historic moment for Muslims in Canada’.

Irish Mirror

Government urged to follow Canada's example and advise people to drink two pints a week maximum

New guidelines on safe drinking from Canadian health authorities recommend less than two drinks a week

Daily Mirror

Couple work from the beach and live mortgage free after quitting city life

Christina Whiteley and husband Ryan had been living in their home of North Cowichan, Vancouver Island, for five years, but felt like they could be doing more for their daughter and chose to up sticks

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Tesla's FSD Beta Now Active In 400,000 Cars In US And Canada

The expanded FSD Beta fleet covered more than 90 million miles as of December 2022, while total FSD Beta miles outside of highways reached 100 million.

The Independent UK

UN envoy hopes UN will OK force for Haiti to combat gangs

The U.N. special envoy for Haiti says she heard “caution” from the United States and Canada about possibly leading an international armed force to help Haiti combat gangs but not “a definite `No.'" Helen La Lime expressed hope Wednesday that the U.N. Security Council will deal positively with the issue…

RideApart

What You Need To Know To Ride A Bike In Canada

If you're an international visitor and you want to ride in Canada, there are some important things you need to know and bring before you put that kickstand up.

Reuters

Haiti's police cannot beat gangs without international force - U.N.

Haiti's police will not win a fight against criminal gangs without more international support, including the key deployment of a rapid action force, the United Nations envoy to the impoverished Caribbean country said on Wednesday.

The Conversation

Interest rate hikes: The Bank of Canada's 'resolute' fight against inflation could threaten its credibility

The Bank of Canada “resolutely” declared it will fight inflation by raising interest rates. To demonstrate its unwavering commitment to reaching the bank’s two per cent inflation target, today’s eighth consecutive interest rate hike brings the policy rate to 4.5 per cent. The bank expects to hold the rate for…

Edinburgh Live

Frantic Edinburgh student loses vital medication as bag goes missing on plane

Marley Davis, from Canada, flew back to Edinburgh on January 22 to continue her masters degree - though on landing in the country she discovered her vital medication had disappeared.

The Guardian - UK

Inuit warn ‘rock concert-like’ noise from ships affecting Arctic wildlife

Calls for mandatory measures to reduce underwater noise pollution as melting ice opens up shipping routes

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