Notes from the Northern Boreal: A wandering bird biologist’s field journals
Thermoregulation; foraging black terns; red-winged black birds and the “trillers” 26 JUNE, 2012 We awoke this morning to wind gusts of 45+ kilometres per hour…
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Godzilla vs. Goliath One of the biggest ongoing stories in tech-related news this summer has been the Samsung versus Apple United States patent court case,…
Notes from the Northern Boreal: A wandering bird biologist’s field journals
Lichenous white-spruce; black bears abound; boreal plant and animal artifacts collected
Where’s our giant leap?
Astronaut deaths prompt thinking about space exploration
New research grant from feds for Arctic research
Prime Minister Steven Harper recently announced plans for a $142.4 million grant for research to be conducted in Canada’s Arctic region. The multi-million dollar grant…
Question of replacing welfare a hot topic for many
Manitoba has for a long time operated with a very intricate welfare system which was designed to assist those who have been disadvantaged and require…
Conservatives condone use of info through torture
Newly surfaced government documents, which were classified as top secret, have exposed the Conservative government of allowing various security agencies in Canada, including the RCMP,…
Memorials across Canada held to remember Jack Layton
The one-year anniversary of Jack Layton’s death was marked with memorials across the county, including Winnipeg. Winnipeggers celebrated the late leader of the Official Opposition…
Montreal student protests amplified as classes commence
Classes were suspended in Montreal due to increased student protests on Aug. 27. There were 47 cancelled classes at the Université de Montréal after tension…