The case for electric vehicles: Crunching numbers – Part 1 of 3
The biggest carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from consumers come from transportation. According to Natural Resources Canada, the sector producing the most greenhouse gases (GHG) is…
Canada
Canadian Forces to start charging provinces, municipalities for disaster relief
It was recently announced that the Canadian Forces will now be charging provinces and municipalities that have been affected by natural disasters, for their assistance….
Asper business school holds international marketing competition
Last week, students from the University of Manitoba’s Asper school of business held the 31st annual Manitoba International Marketing Competition (MIMC). MIMC is the only…
Federal ruling grants victory to Métis and non-status groups
A recent ruling on Jan. 8 by a federal court redefined “Indian” under the Constitution Act to include Métis and non-status Aboriginal peoples. The decision…
Balance and respect
Considering the rise of China
Game-saving play: Women’s hockey may be inching towards parity
While Canadian hockey fans were glued to their screens watching the 2013 World Junior Hockey Championship in Ufa, Russia, another international hockey tournament featuring another…
Top sports newsmaker of 2012
When referring to athletes of nearly any sport, being of age 38 normally means that the player’s best days are behind them and they are…
TOP SPORTS NEWSMAKER OF 2012: Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal
After flying along in top gear for a while, the sport of cycling has suffered lately as doping scandals have forced everyone to question who…
Cabinet considers Izok Lake proposal: Good for the economy, not so good for the environment
Plans for a major mining project in Nunavut are under consideration by the Prime Minister’s cabinet. The project has been proposed by MMG Minerals, a…
Blue Jays flying high with big offseason acquisitions
They’ve been down this road before. Fans of the Toronto Blue Jays have been following the same script for almost 20 years. An offseason full…