Category: News

Rare Roman relics unearthed in Rome subway construction

By Nicole Mortillaro, Global News, May 16, 2016  In a country as old as Italy, you never know what you’ll find while digging beneath the streets of Rome. Workers upgrading Rome’s subway system uncovered the ruins of a Roman barracks and much more earlier this month. The barracks were uncovered about nine metres below street… Continue reading Rare Roman relics unearthed in Rome subway construction

Special air quality statement for northern Sask. due to wildfire smoke

By Thomas Piller, Global News, May 16, 2016  Environment Canada has updated a special air quality statement for Saskatoon, western Saskatchewan due to smoke from wildfires near Fort McMurray. Environment Canada has updated a special weather statement for parts of northern Saskatchewan. Wildfires near Fort McMurray, Alta. is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility,… Continue reading Special air quality statement for northern Sask. due to wildfire smoke

Prolonged frost damages Prairie crops

By Robin Booker, The Western Producer, May 13, 2016  The growing season got off to a great start for many Saskatchewan producers, with warm April temperatures followed by significant rain on early seeded crops. However, a hard frost on emerging crops across southern and central Saskatchewan has dealt a major setback for some growers. Rosetown… Continue reading Prolonged frost damages Prairie crops

Obama slams 'anti-intellectual' Trump campaign

By ABC News, May 16, 2016  US election: Obama slams ‘anti-intellectual’ Trump campaign, saying ‘ignorance is not a virtue’ Mr Obama did not specifically name the brash New York real estate developer during his remarks at a Rutgers University graduation ceremony in New Jersey, but it was clear he was referring to the candidate who… Continue reading Obama slams 'anti-intellectual' Trump campaign

Scars left by China's Cultural Revolution remain unhealed 50 years later

By Patrick Brown, CBC News, May 16, 2016  Communist Party has no wish to draw attention to its historical blunders Seeking to liven up a recent speech, China’s President Xi Jinping reached for an example of ruthless scheming and abuse of power. With more than 20 centuries of colourful Chinese history, legend and literature to… Continue reading Scars left by China's Cultural Revolution remain unhealed 50 years later

Maxime Bernier officially launches bid for Tory leadership

By Stephen Smith, CBC News, May 15, 2016  Long-time Beauce Conservative MP one of only two candidates at the moment Calling it his “race of a lifetime,” Conservative MP Maxime Bernier officially launched his bid for his party’s leadership Sunday at an event in the heart of his Beauce riding, located south of Quebec City. Read full article here

Will fertilizer prices continue to fall?

By Sean Pratt, The Western Producer, May 12, 2016  PotashCorp thinks widening crop-fertilizer value gap will lift nutrient prices but a private analyst disagrees Some of the major players in the fertilizer business believe prices are headed higher in the second half of 2016 but an industry analyst disagrees. Price direction was a hot topic… Continue reading Will fertilizer prices continue to fall?

David Saint-Jacques to be next Canadian astronaut in space

By The Canadian Press, May 16, 2016  OTTAWA – At a news conference Monday morning, the Minister of Science and Innovation named David Saint-Jacques as the next Canadian astronaut to visit the International Space Station. Last year, then-industry minister James Moore announced that two Canadian astronauts would be going to the space station by 2024… Continue reading David Saint-Jacques to be next Canadian astronaut in space