BY SARAH SCHMIDT, POSTMEDIA NEWS

OTTAWA — Canada could have trouble keeping genetically engineered salmon out of the food supply if the U.S. government approves the first genetically engineered animal that people can eat.

And according to an internal analysis obtained by Postmedia News, one potential solution is to simply follow the U.S. lead, in order to avoid trade complications. That would mean allowing the GE fish in the Canadian market.

AquaBounty Technologies, based in Massachusetts, is seeking approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to sell its GE Atlantic salmon, called AquAdvantage, in the United States. But FDA approval could have ramifications for consumers north of the border, Canadian government officials say.  Read more »

By Netnewaledger.com
THUNDER BAY – Is Santa Claus really going to lose his home? It appears David Suzuki thinks so. However, the current temperature in Alert, Canada’s furthest north weather station is currently minus 28c. The day before, the high was minus 29c and the low was minus 31c. The latest efforts for fund-raising by the David Suzuki Foundation are a tug at the Christmas heartstrings of Canadians asking people to help find Santa Claus a new home.

“Climate change is melting the snow and ice, and the rising water is getting too close for comfort. Santa must relocate — fast — to make sure that all the nice boys and girls still have a Happy Holiday. You can help by buying Santa the supplies he needs to land safely in a new home.” – Those are the claims made by the foundation.

One is forced to wonder how, at minus 28c that the snow and ice are melting? Unless David Suzuki has changed the laws of science, water freezes at 0c and seawater freezes at -2c. Read more »

Forever Christmas Radio back on the air

by Robert Studer

Well Black Friday was yesterday not only in the US but it has come north of the border as well to Canada. That means Christmas is just around the corner in fact only 24 days away. I know that Christmas is a highly commercial holiday but if you like to listen to Christmas music and request your favourite song, I have the site just for you. My good friend Dan at Forever Christmas Radio has all the Christmas music you can handle. You can even request your favourite. So visit the best Christmas Radio site on the web today and request your favourite Christmas song at: http://www.foreverchristmasradio.com/