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Vaccinations – Health authorities encourage parents to vaccinate kids
Vaccines can be obtained for free from family doctors or from public health nurses at community health centres. Children without vaccinations pose a threat to other children Vaccinations of children in...
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Go Topless Day shows Canadians fine with public nudity
Go Topless Day in Vancouver Sunday. Go Topless Day in Vancouver draws more spectators than protestors Can female breasts be “separated from sexuality?” That was a question posed by a handful of Go...
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Canadian weather forecast – Normal conditions expected
Fall is a transition season, which means temperatures can go up and down depending on what week you’re in. Map: The Weather Network. Experts say Canadian weather should be near normal throughout autumn...
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Little Warriors – Be Brave Ranch funding proceeding properly
Glori Meldrum of Little Warriors. Photo: Facebook. Little Warriors preparing application for Be Brave Ranch funding Albertans, take a deep breath. The controversy surrounding Little Warriors and Be...
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Doug Williamson challenges Canadians to be great
Doug Williamson is a business consultant, former government advisor, and author. Photo: Beacon News. Will Canadian business leaders rise to the challenge from Doug Williamson? You know the Steve Jobs...
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Solar power breakthrough: Printable or spray-on solar panels
UAlberta researcher Jillian Buriak (centre) worked with post-doctoral fellows Erik Luber (right) and Hosnay Mobarok to create nanoparticles that could lead to printable or spray-on solar cells. Photo:...
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Stephen Harper introduces tough sentences for child sex offenders
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, centre, cabinet ministers and victims advocates were in Toronto to announce that tough new legislation to protect children will be launched this fall. Stephen Harper says...
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Syria – Why do chemical weapons require military response?
President Barack Obama says Syria’s decision to use chemical weapons requires a military response. Photo: Handout. President Barack Obama announces Saturday America will attack Syria for using chemical...
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Rabies warning from Alberta Health after bat bite
A Lethbridge woman was bitten by a bat and infected by rabies. Rabies in humans can be fatal if not treated After a Lethbridge woman was bit by a rabid bat last week, Alberta Health Services is warning...
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Marijuana decriminalization goal of Sensible BC campaign
SensibleBC is spearheading a referendum initiative that starts September 9. The goal is to gather 400,000 signatures. If they accomplish this, there will be a referendum in 2014 to decriminalize...
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Athabasca River protection gives oil sands chance to earn social license
A balanced approach would allow industry full access to Athabasca River water but recognize cumulative effects and the need to protect the river during low flows. – Simon Dyer. Photo: andrewfrank.ca....
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Alberta budget deficit – Redford changing fiscal plan?
Alberta government assistance for flood victims will push up this year’s Alberta budget shortfall. CTF says Alberta budget deficit could reach $7.4 billion because of June flood costs By Derek...
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High River homeowners should be thanking RCMP
High River homeowners faced a mandatory evacuation in the face of a raging flood that threatened lives and property. Photo: Global News. Law professor says High River homeowners shouldn’t attack...
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Energy East pipeline will create 10,000 jobs – study
TransCanada says the final Energy East pipeline route will be finalized after assessing input from stakeholders, including First Nation and Métis communities, landowners, local communities and...
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Peter Lougheed Initiative trains future leaders
Peter Lougheed, Alberta premier from 1971 to 1985. Peter Lougheed Leadership Initiative will be part of Banff Centre By Bryan Alary The Banff Centre and the University of Alberta will honour the...
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Antibiotics resistance a major public health issue
Because viruses do not react to antibiotics, don’t ask for or expect antibiotics from your doctor. Antibiotics resistance is one of the great challenges of public health today By Dr. Paul Martiquet...
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Green energy before more Ontario nuclear – environmentalists
Two proposed new nuclear reactors at Darlington unnecessary, say the environmental groups. Photo: Ontario Power Generation. Ontario government urged to reject nuclear, commit further to green energy...
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Neil Young is just like you and I, but with a celebrity megaphone
Canadian rocker Neil Young and his Lincvolt, based on a 1959 Lincoln. Neil Young and his Lincvolt could be important part of international energy debate Neil Young thinks the Alberta oil sands look...
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Why does body’s immune system kill healthy cells?
University of Alberta medical researchers have discovered how the human immune system kills healthy cells as it attacks infected cells. Photo: University of Alberta. Researchers hope to learn how to...
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Do women and men need to find common ground on rape?
Don’t Be That Guy rape campaign posters. Women are demanding end to rape Can anti-rape campaigners and men’s rights advocates ever agree, or at least find some common ground? I hope so because the...
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