A researcher at McGill University in Montreal, discovered the fossil of three new prehistoric crocodiles, as part of excavations sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Professor Hans Larsson and his colleague Paul Sereno of the University of Chicago, made these discoveries in northern Africa. A new crocodile kaprosuchus saharicus, measuring six meters long and was armed with three pairs of tusks... 

Defense Minister Peter MacKay stated the testimony of a top diplomat’s claims of torture and rape committed against Afghani detainees are not credible and said calls for an inquiry will not be followed up. Dismissing information from Richard Colvin, once in command of the most large scale insurgencies over the past 15 years, as second or third hand knowledge, MacKay spoke for the Harper Government... 

The issue of nuclear energy has become one that is hotly debated throughout Canada. As many Liberals claim that the only way to have true disarmament is not to promote the use of nuclear technology for the production of electricity. They will often claim that such uses could lead to the development of a nuclear weapon. This was the case in 1974 when India tested a nuclear weapon with technology that... 

Have you ever heard expecting mothers trying out names for their soon to be born baby? Now you have the chance to take part in this exciting little game, without all the difficulties of labor pains and late night feedings! First though, you may need to brush up on your knowledge of the Inuit language. The Vancouver Aquarium is holding a contest to name its newest baby beluga, which was born at the... 

Have you bought a lottery ticket lately? Maybe you bought one this past Friday and have not checked the winning numbers yet? Now is the time to check that ticket! On Friday, November 6th, 2009, there was a single winning lottery ticket sold in the Manitoba area, which is a Canadian province next to Ontario. The winning ticket was for the $50 million jackpot in the Lotto Max Draw game. This is the second... 

There has recently been some outrage caused in Toronto by the rumors that professional athletes have somehow managed to get to the front of the H1N1 flu vaccine lines. Two of the teams accused, the Maple Leafs and Raptors deny doing anything wrong. Most of the players are not speaking about receiving the shots. The chief medical officer of health, Dr. Arlene King, has issued an order to doctors to... 

On Wednesday Bell will launch its new wireless network. The network will be faster and have greater coverage, promises the Canadian telecom giant. Originally, Bell wanted to launch its new wireless network in February, in time for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The work has been faster than expected, the launch took place Monday at noon at a conference of President and CEO of BCE, George Cope. In... 

A new cooperative effort between Greenland and Canada will create a polar bear commission to protect these endangered animals in both countries. The commission will first determine a total hunting allowance for the polar bears and then determine how this quota, referred to as the “allowable harvest”, will be allocated between the two regions and peoples. The areas affected by these hunting quotas... 

Two coyotes attacked and killed a young Canadian singer walking  in a Canadian national park Tuesday. The rising star on the folk scene, died Wednesday from her injuries, Canadian media reported. Mitchell Taylor, songwriter and actor,  originally from Toronto, was on tour in the Maritimes, where she was given a dozen concerts to promote her first album, For Your Consideration. The young woman  was... 

The vaccination campaign against influenza A (H1N1) began almost everywhere in Canada. If health care workers in New Brunswick were the first in the country to roll up their sleeves to get vaccinated against influenza A, last Thursday, those of other provinces will now follow in turn. Emergency personnel and workers in services considered essential for the proper functioning of society (firefighters,...