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Increased CO2 levels affect oceans, says study

November 27 2012 // News

Ocean

A new study conducted by Nature Geoscience shows dismal outlook on marine life.

According to CBC, high carbon dioxide levels from increased fossil fuel use has contributed to a changing chemistry of ocean waters. CO2 levels are estimated to rise almost 150% by the end of the century.

With more acidic water chemistry, concerns are now being raised on how this may affected marine life. 

Snails are a particular concern.

Questionable contracts got Federal tax money

November 27 2012 // News

Federal tax money normally used to fund necessities for the country found its way into the wrong hands.

According to a report by the Canadian Press obtained by CBC News, taxpayers across the country in a way funded several contracts being investigated by Quebec's construction inquiry.

The 15 public contracts in question, which brought in federal funding had inflated price tags brought on by scams. The amounts ranged from $200 000 to $700 000.

Jeffrey mine may be used as Mars substitute

November 26 2012 // News

Canada`s last asbestos mine known as the Jeffrey mine has the potential to be used as a substitute for the planet Mars.

According to the Globe and Mail scientists from four universities have made several trips within the Asbestos region both this year and last.

A professor from the University of Winnipeg stated that there are areas on Mars similar to the Mine.

He also mentionned that the goal of the project was to imitate a Mars rover mission and uncover Methane.

The project will be put on hold because the provincial PQ government cancelled a multi-million dollar loan to keep the asbestos industry going.

November 26th, 2012

November 26 2012 // News

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Quebec women's groups start campaign awareness on violence against women

November 26 2012 // News

Different women’s rights groups in Quebec have started a 12-day campaign on conjugal violence.

According to CBC News, the campaign is in response to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which falls on every November 25th since 1999.

Louise Riendeau, a spokeswoman for the Quebec Association of Women’s Shelters said that there were 19 000 complaints to police related to conjugal violence in twenty-eleven. She also elaborated that conjugal violence remains one of the most pressing issues faced by women in Quebec.

Mine terrain may be useful for mission to Mars

November 26 2012 // News

A failing asbestos mine in Quebec may be Canada’s ticket to Mars.

Canada’s space agency is interested in using the mine’s terrain to conduct simulation Mars missions.

Some say these test runs could increase Canada’s opportunities to participate in future space missions.

Scientists recently tested out the idea at Quebec’s Jeffrey Mine in the town of Asbestos.

Conservatives rebuke sends message to all top officials

November 26 2012 // News

If Jason Todd Were a Mountie...

A strict message to all top officials by the Conservatives has put all of them on high alert.

According to the Globe and Mail, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews, criticized RCMP commissioner Bob Paulson on his comments to the media on the issue of gender and harassment problems at the police force.

Palestine to make bid for recognition at UN

November 25 2012 // News

The epic struggle for Palestinian statehood is set for another chapter.

Palestinian authority president Mahmoud Abbas is in New York this week trying to sway US opinion towards his people’s cause.

Abbas is planning to ask the UN to back a bid for non-member observer status for Palestine.

Israel opposes the plans based on the promises made at the 1993 Oslo Accords.

Abbas is adamant for Palestinian statehood after recent hostilities between Israel and Gaza claimed at least 158 people’s lives.

November 23rd, 2012

November 23 2012 // News

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Calm returns as Gaza-Israel ceasefire holds

November 23 2012 // News

A relative calm descended over Gaza after an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire came into effect Wednesday evening.

The agreement put an end to eight days of violence between Israel and Hamas. Hundreds of Palestinians took to the streets in celebration.

According to Al Jazeera, 162 Palestinians and five Israelis have died in the conflict.

Egypt appears to be facilitating negotiations between the two sides.

Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has warned that Israel is prepared to resume military operations in response to any provocation.

STORY WRITTEN BY: ALEX MASSE

Gender unequality in Canada, says study

November 23 2012 // News

A new report by the federal government argues that Canada is not fulfilling its commitment to gender equality.

According to the Globe and Mail, a 252 page study from the Council of Canadian Academies portrays a highly critical look at the limited progress of women’s academic careers.

It was commissioned in 2010 after the Canada Excellence Research Chairs program, an endeavour designed to bring in top researchers from abroad, neglected to choose any women for its nineteen awards.

November 22, 2012

November 22 2012 // News

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Peace sets in as truce holds

November 22 2012 // News

Life in the Gaza strip appears to be returning to normal as a ceasefire is taking shape.

According to the BBC, the truce brokered on Wednesday appears to be holding firm. There were rockets launched from Gaza at the start, however, Israel did not retaliate.

While citizens have begun flocking back onto Gaza streets, Israeli schools in the city remained closed on Thursday as a precaution. Israeli security forces arrested 55 people it claimed were part of terror network.

Corruption in Montreal throws doubt on ethical standards in engineering

November 22 2012 // News

A recent poll shows a significant loss of confidence in the engineering profession—while 83 percent of Quebecers said they trusted engineers in 2007, numbers from about a year ago show that now only around 65 percent of Quebecers would trust engineers.

In a report by the Canadian University Press, new information from Justice Charbonneau’s inquiry into corruption in Montreal’s construction industry reveals strong arguments for this loss of confidence.

Construction of quarry has been scrapped

November 22 2012 // News

Kelleys Island: East Quarry

The controversial proposal to build a Quarry in the township of Melanchton just outside of Toronto, has been abandoned.

According to the Globe & Mail, the Highland companies have withdrawn their plans to build a massive limestone quarry, one that would cover 765 hectares of Ontario farmland.

The original projection to extract one billion tonnes of the stone over the course of the next century would have made it one of the largest rock mines on the continent.

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