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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 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.
May 14, 2013 — The Canadian astronaut didn't just tweet and sing his heart out during his five months as commander of the International Space Station. He also took time out to show the world what it's like to eat up there.
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Theatre Review: Fiddler on the Roof at 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque
Jun 22, 2001 — A lively production of Fiddler on the Roof has opened at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque. Resident theatre critic took in a Wednesday matinee. Go to full article
Lower Canadian Standards Attract Hazardous Waste Disposal
Jun 22, 2001 — A report says Canada has become a haven for hazardous waste generated in the U.S. Companies in the Great Lakes region use lower standards in Ontario and Quebec to dispose of the waste more cheaply. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Theatre Review: My Darling Judith at Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg
Jun 20, 2001 — The summer season at Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg opened with Norm Foster's comedy My Darling Judith. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng attended the Father's Day matinee. Go to full article
Theatre Review: The Odd Couple at St. Lawrence Stage in Brockville
Jun 15, 2001 — Neil Simon's The Odd Couple opened the St. Lawrence Stage Company's summer season with a bang. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was in Brockville for the opening... Go to full article
Canada to Set Price for Great Lakes Water Exports
Jun 15, 2001 — Despite calls to ban bulk exports of water from the Great Lakes, the Canadian government plans to hire experts to put a price on water in the event water is exported. The... Go to full article
Kahnawake Mohawks Move Toward Traditional Self-Government
Jun 04, 2001 — Kahnawake Mohawks near Montreal have taken a first step toward traditional self-government. Last week the tribe unveiled a set of agreements with the Canadian government that... Go to full article
Plywood Plant Opens in Whitehall
May 31, 2001 — A Canadian company plans to hire sixty-five workers at a plywood factory that's slated to reopen in Whitehall, on the eastern edge of the Adirondack Park. Brian Mann reports... Go to full article
High Court Rules Against Tax-free Imports by Mohawks
May 29, 2001 — Canada's highest court ruled last week Akwesasne Mohawks on the border with New York do not have an aboriginal right to bring goods into Canada without paying taxes. Critics... Go to full article
Theatre Review: Hay Fever at 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque
May 21, 2001 — The 1000 Islands Playhouse is celebrating their 20th season by opening with Noel Coward's comedy, Hay Fever. North Country Public Radio's resident theatre critic was... Go to full article
Commentary: Running the Ottawa Marathon
May 17, 2001 — It's been four days since Commenator Betsy Kepes ran in the Ottawa Marathon--and she can almost walk down a flight of stairs without wincing in pain. Was it worth it?... Go to full article
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