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Samples of old water from a mine in northern Ontario, generated news reports around the world this past week.
“Deep Canadian mine yields ancient water” says the BBC. “2.7-billion-year-old water may hold clues to life on Earth and...
Here’s the blurb, from a National Gallery webpage on Sakahàn:
This summer, the National Gallery of Canada is staging one of the most ambitious contemporary art exhibitions in its history. With installations filling both floors of our special...
Today we’re excited to have a new regular contributor join us on The Dirt. Lucy Martin lives south of urban Ottawa and writes regularly for NCPR’s other blogs. A couple times a month, she’ll share the view of food and farm issues...
As boaters get back in the water, here’s an update on proposed changes for the use of historic canal systems in Ontario, including the regionally-significant Rideau Canal.
According to statements from Environment Minister Peter Kent and...
Canada and the U.S. are among the small number of nations that directly border the Arctic region. It’s a short list of just eight that includes Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Russia.
World-wide interest over the transportation...
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May 20, 2013 — When it becomes clear to Canadian jazz singer Alexis Normand that she doesn't remember the words, she tries to mumble her way through the national anthem.
May 16, 2013 — Scientists have discovered water that was sealed in Canadian bedrock for nearly half of Earth's history. It may contain the descendants of ancient microbes. The discovery could give scientists new insights into early life on Earth and inform the search for life on other planets.
May 15, 2013 — Canadian pop Singer Emm Gryner has known astronaut Chris Hadfield for years, which made her a perfect collaborator on his cover of David Bowie's "Space Oddity." It doesn't hurt that Gryner has worked with Bowie himself, as well.
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Theatre Review: "Miss Caledonia" in the NAC Studio
Ottawa, ON, May 20, 2013 — "Miss Caledonia" is playing in the Studio at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through May 25. Melody A. Johnson runs the gamut from farmer girl to beauty pageant contestant in a delightful eighty minutes. Go to full article
US won't move forward with Canada border fee, North Country relieved
May 14, 2013 — Leaders on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border are pleased that the U.S. isn't moving forward on a border crossing fee.
The Department of Homeland Security recently asked Congress to authorize a border fee study. The department wanted to charge everyone entering the U.S. by land from Canada and Mexico. Go to full article
The Department of Homeland Security recently asked Congress to authorize a border fee study. The department wanted to charge everyone entering the U.S. by land from Canada and Mexico. Go to full article
North Country, VT reps: Canada to US entrance fee "bad idea"
Apr 26, 2013 — Members of Congress from the North Country and Vermont are urging the Homeland Security Department to drop a proposal that could add new fees for travelers entering the US from Canada.
In a letter sent to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napoitano, Vermont Representative Peter Welch and the North Country's Bill Owens described the concept as "a bad idea." Go to full article
In a letter sent to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napoitano, Vermont Representative Peter Welch and the North Country's Bill Owens described the concept as "a bad idea." Go to full article
Canada disrupts Al Qaeda-supported "major terror plot"
Apr 23, 2013 — Canadian officials say they have disrupted a "major" terror plot involving two men in Montreal and Toronto who were planning to derail a VIA passenger train.
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Theatre Review: "The Edward Curtis Story" at GCTC in Ottawa
Ottawa, ON, Apr 10, 2013 — The Edward Curtis Story, a co-production of the Great Canadian Theatre Company and the National Arts Centre, is running at GCTC through April 21. Go to full article
Will the US follow Canada's entrepreneur visa lead?
Apr 08, 2013 — Canada is aiming to woo bright young entrepreneurs with a startup visa program. The scheme offers immediate permanent residence to... Go to full article
Travel, job creation on table at Owens US/Canada border forum
Apr 08, 2013 — In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, crossing the border with Canada has become a much more difficult experience. Congressman Bill Owens hosted a group of security... Go to full article
Would Quebec-NYC power line benefit North Country?
Beauharnois, QC, Mar 25, 2013 — The Champlain Hudson Power Express is a proposed underground transmission line that could supply New York City with hydropower generated in Quebec. But opponents say the line... Go to full article
Long Lake explores its French Canadian roots
Mar 18, 2013 — Students and faculty at Long Lake Central School are focusing on the community's French Canadian history and culture this week. The school will host an evening of music,... Go to full article
Aerial photos reveal Ontario communities flooded 50 years
Ottawa, ON, Mar 13, 2013 — It's been more than 50 years since Inundation Day -- July 1, 1958, when ten Ontario communities along the St. Lawrence were purposefully flooded and 6,500 people relocated so... Go to full article
