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Experts: Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran’s capital, killing 176 passengers

The Ukraine International Airlines jet, Flight PS752, hurtled into farmland outside of Tehran only minutes after taking off from the capital’s main international airport on Wednesday morning. Fifty-seven Canadians were among the 176 people killed when a Ukrainian passenger plane crashed near Iran’s capital only minutes after takeoff. (CTV News)

Published: 8 Jan 2020

Expert: Australia bushfires

Australia continues to burn after more than a month of raging bushfires, and it doesn't appear the smoke-filled skies will be clearing any time soon. More than five million hectares have burned, 19 people have died, and 21 people are missing. Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes. More than eight million more were under an emergency order. (CBC)

Published: 8 Jan 2020

Experts: 2019 Holiday Season

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Published: 6 Jan 2020

Expert: Dutch high court decision - reduced carbon emissions a human right

The Dutch high court has just upheld a decision that obliges the Dutch government to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 25% by 2020 to protect the human rights of its citizens. (New York Times)

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Published: 20 Dec 2019

Experts: Trump impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress

Donald Trump became the third U.S. president to be impeached as the House of Representatives formally charged him on two counts on Wednesday, December 18. The first count charges him with abuse of power for allegedly pressuring the president of Ukraine to investigate his Democratic rivals while crucial U.S. security aid was being withheld. The second charges him with obstruction of Congress for stonewalling investigative efforts.

Published: 19 Dec 2019

Expert: Cyber security, cyber attacks, and data breaches

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Published: 18 Dec 2019

Expert: Female-only spaces

Are female-only spaces discriminatory? It was the conversion of an all-female gym into a mixed gym that triggered the debate. This past fall, the Éconofitness Sports Centre in the Old Rosemont borough of Montreal announced that it would admit men as of December 20, 20219. The decision did not suit a segment of the customer base, that has since tried to put pressure on management.

Published: 17 Dec 2019

Expert: Second phase of air passenger rights comes into effect in Canada

With the holiday season fast approaching and Canadians finalizing their travel plans, the federal government’s second wave of air passenger protections has come into full effect. As of Dec. 15, airlines now must abide by the Canadian Transportation Agency’s (CTA) second set of rules intended to protect travellers when their trips don’t go as planned.

Published: 16 Dec 2019

Expert: 2019 UK election

The U.K. election campaign is entering its final days. On Thursday, the country will head to the polls for the third time in under five years. The incumbent Tory, Boris Johnson, is promising to "get Brexit done." Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn is proposing another referendum. (CBC)

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Published: 10 Dec 2019

Expert: Russia Banned from Olympics and Global Sports for 4 Years Over Doping

Global antidoping leaders agreed unanimously on Monday to banish Russia from international sports — including next summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo — for four years, the latest and severest punishment yet connected to a years long cheating scheme that has tarnished global sport. (New York Times)

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Published: 9 Dec 2019

Expert: COP25 - UN Climate Change Conference

As the global climate emergency intensifies and greenhouse gas emissions continue to grow, governments will gather in Madrid for the UN Climate Change Conference COP25, from December 2 to 13, to take the next crucial steps in the UN climate change process. (United Nations)

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Published: 4 Dec 2019

Expert: World AIDS Day

Across the country, the week of November 21 to December 1 marks Canadian HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. It’s an occasion to raise awareness surrounding HIV/AIDS issues nationally and culminates in the international observance of World AIDS Day on December 1st of each year – a day dedicated to increasing awareness of HIV/AIDS issues worldwide. (Canadian AIDS Society)

Published: 28 Nov 2019

Expert: Black Friday shopping

Black Friday is just around the corner, but Black Friday deals are already here. While the exact date of the North American shopping extravaganza this year is Nov. 29, many retailers have turned what used to be a weekend of special deals into a weeks-long marathon of advertising and price-slashing. (Global News)

Published: 27 Nov 2019

Expert: Health concerns related to the use of e-cigarettes (“vaping”)

Although electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were initially marketed as a potential smoking-cessation aid and a safer alternative to smoking, the long-term health effect of e-cigarette use (“vaping”) is unknown. Vaping e-liquids expose the user to several potentially harmful chemicals, including diacetyl, a flavouring compound known to cause bronchiolitis obliterans with inhalational exposure. (CMAJ)

Published: 21 Nov 2019

RONA-Lowe’s recent closures and layoffs

Hardware store chain Lowe's announced Wednesday, November 20, a major restructuring that will shutter 34 of its stores across the country. Lowe's currently owns 67 stores in Canada, as well as 21 Réno-Dépôt stores and just over 400 Rona outlets, in addition to 100 stores under other banners. (CBC News)

Published: 20 Nov 2019

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