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The history of Canada goes back to Nova Scotia as a tropical land, lush with greenery, animals and bug life. Hundreds of millions of years later, fossils tell the story.

Researchers at McGill University have developed computers games that aim to improve the player's self-esteem.

Unthinking pet owners who release their fish into rivers and lakes may be creating invasive species which could potentially kill the existing fish population.

Elizabeth Shepherd released her latest CD Parkdale mid year and it soon had her growing legion of fans buzzing. It was her third disc for the indie label Do Right Music.

With a new band stacked with many Quebec's top musicians; Lorraine's new self titled album lets her fans into a whole new area of her musical personality.

Alanis Obomsawin's NFB documentary, Norman Cornett, spends too much time praising its protagonist and not enough time telling his story. 6/10

Turnitin.com allows teachers to spot plagiarism on student essays. But it still requires instructors to grade vigilantly, and Turnitin has sparked legal controversy.

Arriving from New Zealand in 1898, Rutherford dove into research in the Montreal, Quebec lab, initiating major discoveries that enlarged the field of nuclear physics.

What is the best university in the world? One clue lies in the THES's annual ranking of the world's best universities. Here's the 2007 top ten for all subjects.

Dr. Gerald Bull spent his life researching, reinventing and creating new methods of missile launching. His munitions science eventually lead to his murder.

An American, Dr. Penfield came to Canada to delve into research on the brain, particulary epilepsy. He founded the world-renowned Montreal Neurological Institute in 1934

Elizabeth Smellie rose from hospital night supervisor to high-ranking military officer inspiring the CWACs, and to Chief Superintendent of the Victorian Order of Nurses

Whether the sun is shining or the snow falling, a visit to Mount Royal Park will provide a beautiful view of Montreal, Quebec and plenty of fun family activities.

African American scientists and inventors have created products and services that have had wide-reaching benefits.

Research shows that abdominal fat can be an indicator for a host of health problems.

Canada's former ambassador to Afghanistan, Chris Alexander, has announced his intention to seek the Conservative nomination in Ajax-Pickering.

Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority was founded on March 17, 1917, at New York University Law School. DPhiE is the only sorority founded at a professional school.

With its name change, the educational travel group offers Road Scholar guided tours to popular North American cities that also include free time and lectures.

New research has shown that acyclovir, a commonly prescribed drug for genital herpes, is an effective treatment for those individuals infected with both herpes and HIV.

Montreal, Quebec, reveals a special spirit to visitors. Sightseeing at the French-speaking city's top landmarks provides a diverse and fun Montreal photography vacation.

Oral contraceptives, are well known for effective birth control. As it turns out oral contraceptive may have another role to play in women's health.

For photos of Mars, cell phone cameras, barcode readers, fax machines and camcorders, thank 2009 Nobel Prize Winners in physics Dr. George Smith and Dr. Willard Boyle.

Leaving Montreal for the harsher Canadian North thirty years ago, MLA Wendy Bisaro has thrived with a career in the Legislative Assembly and international competition.

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town was Leacock's best known work but his most financially rewarding effort was a text book which became a university standard for 20 years

DDT insecticide caused pesticide poisoning in birds forty years ago. Today it's still with us, along with other toxic pesticides and herbicides that kill birds.

Common teen activities such as TV watching and playing video games could be the worst activities for the prefrontal region of the teen brain, warn some neural scientists.

Richard Maurice Bucke's claim that man is evolving from simple consciousness to cosmic consciousness is becoming evident in the current theories regarding 2012.

Several studies have associated heavy drinking with increased risk of many types of cancer. A new study Canadian study confirms these observations.

Brief biography of scientist Baron Ernest Rutherford whose work formed the basis of nuclear physics, best known for atom planetary model and atomic nucleus discovery.

Scientists already knew that long-term stress impairs learning and memory. Now, research shows that even short-term stress affects cognitive skills.

Coconut oil has been touted as being a miracle cure for a variety of ills and as a dangerous dietary source of saturated fat. But is coconut oil truly healthy or unsafe?

Exercise is an effective and natural remedy for ADHD because it develops the executive functions of the brain and releases natural mood-regulating brain chemicals.

Sally Spence says she wasn't always sure if she wanted to begin a career working with children, but is glad she did.

With courage, determination, and a positive spirit, Rosemary Brown fought against racism, sexism, and economic injustice in Canada and globally.

There may be some ambiguity as to when to stretch and what benefits it provides, but if you stretch regularly you can attest to the benefits received from stretching.

For the native speaker of English who wants to study abroad, but isn't interested in or comfortable with speaking another language, there are plenty of cities out there!

The Inuit culture is something to be highly valued. Canada's Arctic gives Canada its Nordic identity. Would Canada be Canada without its north?

Prayer is powerful when an emotional connection is made between the person who prays and the person prayed for.

Tatiana risks it all to set up her own real estate agency in Montreal and compete with the large nation-wide real estate companies.

Sunshine is a plentiful source of Vitamin D but a study of young women in California found insufficiency linked to weight gain and short stature.

The more that's learned about our close, absent cousins, the Neanderthals, the more puzzling it is that they went extinct 30,000 years ago while we did not.

Model UN is an educational tool that simulates debate on a United Nations committee or body and teaches its participants about international issues and problems.

American college students looking to save money, but still get a world-class four-year degree, should consider the unique experience of attending a Canadian university.

What is the best university in the world? Each year the Higher (formerly the THES or Times Higher) publishes a list claiming to identify the world's best universities.

Recent years have seen a renewed interest in the neurology of hypnosis. Improved brain scanning technology has made this possible and has led to fascinating observations.

Need a family-friendly vacation destination? Look no further than Montreal, Canada.

Although Einstein's special relativity says that nothing can move through space faster than light, space itself can expand and carry away galaxies faster than light.

People regard him as a great performer, but not many know about his life's calling: scientifically exposing fraudulent mediums who were numerous in his day.

The holidays can amplify feelings of loneliness or anxiety. Realistic expectations and coping strategies can help when dealing with depression during the holidays.

Chronic pain is a long-term condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. This article examines causes, symptoms, and holistic and medical treatment options.