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Climate Change Will Have Big Effects On Spring And Winter

- October 15, 2015

ClimateProgress A robin shivers in a Canadian "false spring." PinP photo. Climate change will shorten winters by about three weeks by the beginning of next century, according to a new study. Story here. RELATED: "Invasion of the Ladybugs."

Bad Water: 'Third World' Conditions on First Nations in Canada

- October 14, 2015

CBC News Two-thirds of First Nations have been under at least 1 water advisory between 2004 and 2014. Story here.

'Out of Control' Inequality: Global One Percent Owns Half of World's Wealth

- October 14, 2015

Common Dreams The Credit Suisse report shows worldwide inequality growing even faster than experts had predicted. Story here.

Global Parents Unite to Protect Children from Climate Catastrophe

- October 13, 2015

Common Dreams 'Out of love for our grandchildren, it’s our responsibility to work towards a more harmonious world for both present and future generations.’ Story here.

Power Still Out in Eastern Manitoba After Thanksgiving Windstorm

- October 13, 2015

CBC News Manitoba Hydro crews wait for first light to fly into communities left without power Sunday. Details here.

Freed Canadian Journalist Slams Stephen Harper for 'Abandoning' Him in Egyptian Prison

- October 13, 2015

CommonDreams Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy says he'll continue to advocate for press freedoms and the rights of other detained journalists. Story here. RELATED: "Pick up the Phone, Steve. Demand Freedom for Mohamed Fahmy!"