(NC)—Have you ever found a raccoon digging through your garbage, or an abandoned baby squirrel in a park, or an injured bird on your lawn and wondered what to do? You’re not alone. Local wildlife centres field thousands of calls every year about these types of situations, but say they often don’t have the resources [...]

(NC)—The average Canadian generates 2.2 kilograms of waste per day. So this summer, why not challenge yourself and your family to see if you can reduce the size of your environmental footprint? Incorporating environmentally-friendly habits into our day-to-day life might be easier than you think. First, learn the size of your footprint. This can be [...]

The traveling hip hop festival Rock the Bells, scheduled to hit the stage later this summer, has announced its roster of talent. Kid Cudi, J. Cole, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Lupe Fiasco, Ice Cube, Salt-N-Pepa, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Rza are just a few of the many artists scheduled to make appearances at the festival.  The festival [...]

(NC)—When you think of adjectives to describe what Canadians are like, you might come up with words like: humourous, passive, polite, friendly, or bland. Whether any of that is true, one trait we can take pride in is our generosity. According to the World Giving Index, Canada is the third most generous country in the [...]

(NC)—When you’re busy and constantly on the move, finding time in your schedule to plant trees or host a fundraiser may seem too daunting a task. But there are small things you can do today to improve your world without throwing off your routine. Here are some suggestions: • Laugh more, curse less. Take life [...]

“America, are you ready for the revolution?” “America’s Got Talent” host Nick Cannon asked, standing on what appeared to be a rocky mountaintop, as the NBC talent show kicked off its seventh season Monday night.  This time featuring Howard Stern.  ”The show is about to go to a level it has never gone before,” Howie [...]

(NC)—Many charities offer their supporters numerous ways to get more involved in their work. In fact, a charity’s success often depends on the generosity of people offering their time to the cause. Amnesty International is a global human rights organization of three million supporters around the world who are making a stand against human rights [...]

(NC)—Naser Al Raas, who says he was tortured in jail in Bahrain, finally returned to Canada on May 1. Two days later he dropped by Amnesty International’s office in Ottawa to meet with members, volunteers and staff of the human rights organization. Amnesty International was one of the leading voices in the campaign to free [...]

(NC)—A trip with your family is a great way to make lasting memories, but travelling with babies and kids can be challenging. Getting through airport security quickly and easily will help get your family vacation off to a great start. Here are the top five tips from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) to [...]

(NC)—Getting ready for a trip can be hectic—especially if you’re not sure what you can bring with you in carry-on baggage. The following tips from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) can make the experience less stressful and help get your next trip off to a smooth start: • Have your boarding pass ready [...]