St. John's (Antigua), Jan 16 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies selectors have recalled experienced batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan for next month's limited overs tour of Australia.

Toronto, Jan 9 (IANS) A synthetic "poop" developed by researchers can cure nasty gastrointestinal infections caused by C. difficile, a toxin-producing bug.

Toronto, Jan 7 (IANS) Popular painkiller drug morphine comes with a devastating side-effect, inflicting greater pain on users rather than easing their agony. But this could hopefully be a thing of the past, says a study that found new ways to make the drug more effective.

Ottawa, Jan 4 (IANS) Canada plans to give employment to skilled foreign workers in a bid to address the country's serious" labour shortages, a media report said Friday.

Ottawa, Jan 3 (IANS) Canada began accepting applications from skilled foreign workers Wednesday under a new programme to address labour shortages being witnessed in parts of the country.

St. John's (Antigua), Jan 1 (IANS/CMC) Julian Hunte, president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), has described 2012 as a watershed year in West Indies cricket.

St. John's (Antigua), Dec 21 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies and Sri Lanka will renew their rivalry then they face each other in a limited overs Tri-Nation Series next year, that also involves powerhouse India.

Vancouver, Dec 20 (IANS) Canada Post, the country's primary postal operator, delivered a record 1 million parcels across the country last Thursday, the company said.

St. John's (Antigua), Dec 20 (IANS/CMC) Pakistan's tour of the West Indies in 2013 is likely to be split because of scheduling issues.

Toronto, Dec 18 (IANS) Bullying by peers at school may bring on mental health problems for children later by altering the expression of a gene involved in regulating mood.

Vancouver, Dec 15 (IANS) Employment among immigrants in Canada increased 4.3 percent in 2011 over the previous year, Statistics Canada announced.

Toronto, Dec 13 (IANS) The shorthanded Toronto Raptors lost 88-94 against the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action here for their 19th defeat.

Toronto, Dec 12 (IANS) A new gel, inspired by the mussel's knack for clinging, can be painted onto ruptured arteries and veins, protecting them.

Ottawa, Dec 8 (IANS) Canada added 59,300 new jobs last month, making the unemployment rate drop 0.2 percentage points to 7.2 percent, showed government statistics.

St. John's (Antigua), Dec 7 (IANS/CMC) The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has praised veteran middle order batsman Shrivnarine Chanderpaul for regaining his ICC ranking as the top Test batsman in the world.

Toronto, Dec 7 (IANS) Bugs exposed to antibiotics for long periods are known to develop resistance to drugs by quickly pumping them out of their cells or modifying the compounds so that they're no longer toxic. Now new research has uncovered a soil bacterium that breaks down the antibiotic and uses it for growth.

Ottawa, Dec 5 (IANS) The Bank of Canada, the Canadian central bank, has announced that it would keep its trendsetting interest rate locked at 1 percent, which turns out to be the 18th consecutive time for the benchmark rate to remain unchanged over two years.

Toronto, Dec 4 (IANS) Canadian researchers have identified a key molecule that controls a scissor-like protein responsible for sprouting of plaques -- the telltale sign of Alzheimer's disease.

Vancouver, Dec 4 (IANS) Canada needs to invest on Asia-related education and skills training to further promote economic ties with Asia, according to results of an opinion poll released by a Canadian think-tank on Asia ties.

Toronto, Dec 4 (IANS) Canadian researchers have developed a sensor shaped like a smiley face which could help doctors detect metabolic problems in patients by attaching it to their skins.

Ottawa, Dec 1 (IANS) Canada's real gross domestic product (GDP) grew just 0.1 percent in the third quarter this year, 0.6 percent at an annual pace, Statistics Canada announced.

Vancouver, Nov 30 (IANS) Port Coquitlam in western Canada's British Columbia province has become the first city to impose an anti-bullying law that prohibits consensual fighting in public places.

Toronto, Nov 29 (IANS) Researchers have identified the mechanisms by which insects can recover from a paralyzed state in extreme cold, called chill−coma, which may give a new insight into managing agriculture and biodiversity in a changing climate.

Toronto, Nov 28 (IANS) A new discovery that tricks aging stem cells into rejuvenating mode could enable scientists to create youthful patches for damaged or diseased hearts and heal them, according to a Canadian study.

Toronto, Nov 26 (IANS) The Toronto Raptors lost 106−111 against the San Antonio Spurs in double overtime in NBA action.

Toronto, Nov 25 (IANS) Scientists have punctured the popular myth that links lunar phases with psychological instability −− a belief surprisingly shared by doctors and nurses.

Toronto, Nov 20 (IANS) A team of Canadian astrophysicists has discovered a 'super−Jupiter' sized planet around the massive star Kappa Andromedae, having a mass at least 13 times that of Jupiter and an orbit somewhat larger than Neptune's.

Ottawa, Nov 14 (IANS) The Canadian government will need another year to balance its budget, according to an economic update.

Surrey (England), Nov 13 (IANS) McLaren Electronic Systems Ltd will provide the electric engine, transmission and electronics for cars that will participate in the FIA's exciting new Formula E race series.

Toronto, Nov 4 (IANS) Couples about to marry shouldn't ignore doubts about a life together, or they might regret it later, warns a researcher.

Toronto, Nov 2 (IANS) Expanding populations are forcing housing and office structures skywards, which are billowing toxins and pollutants from their rooftops and are dirtier than we think, says a new study.

Ottawa, Nov 1 (IANS) Canada will maintain its intake of immigrants while making room for international students and temporary foreign workers, a minister said.

Toronto, Oct 31 (IANS) Mentoring at schools boosts children's physical and academic performance, besides promoting cardiovascular fitness, says a study.

Toronto, Oct 30 (IANS) Exercising in water is equally good for health as you do on land, says a study.

Ottawa, Oct 30 (IANS) The world's first civil jet powered entirely by unblended biofuel flew Monday into the skies of this Canadian capital city, said authorities. It could mark paradigm shift.

Toronto, Oct 29 (IANS) Undetected heart disease and not sports is to be blamed for sudden cardiac arrests in young and fit people, say researchers.

Toronto, Oct 27 (IANS) Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was taken off from a US bound flight for questioning here Friday, a media report said.

Toronto, Oct 27 (IANS) Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was Friday taken off a US-bound flight at Toronto airport for questioning, a media report said.

Toronto, Oct 28 (IANS) Canadian scientists have nailed a protein behind high levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein or LDL), elevating the risk of heart disease.

St. John's (Antigua), Oct 21 (IANS/CMC) West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) president Julian Hunte has lauded the women's team for reaching the semi-finals in the recent ICC Women's World Twenty20 Tournament in Sri Lanka.

St. John's (Antigua), Oct 16 (IANS/CMC) Newly appointed CEO of the West Indies Cricket Board Michael Muirhead has commended the senior men's and women's teams for achieving the targets set out by the sport's governing body.

Ottawa, Oct 24 (IANS) The ageing population in Canada might soon drag the country into a labour force shortage, said a report by Canadian Department of Finance.

Ottawa, Oct 24 (IANS) Canada's central bank, the Bank of Canada, has announced that it is maintaining the current overnight interest rate at 1 percent.

Toronto, Oct 19 (IANS) Gearing up for the arrival of a pair of giant pandas from China next spring, the Toronto Zoo has unveiled its plans for the new giant panda exhibit in a groundbreaking ceremony.

Ottawa, Oct 19 (IANS) A Canadian government employee has been charged with hacking into the Quebec government's main website last spring.

Ottawa, Oct 12 (IANS) Canada is reviewing its security procedures after a navy intelligence officer recently admitted passing military secrets to Russians, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews said Thursday.

Toronto, Oct 22 (IANS) Childhood poverty, stress as an adult, besides age, sex and ethnicity affect our genes, which have a bearing on our immune responses, says a Canadian study.

Toronto, Oct 9 (IANS) Maternal depression and specific anti-depressants can impact a crucial period of language development in babies, according to researchers.

Toronto, Oct 9 (IANS) Acutely ill premature babies who received fresher blood fare no better than those who did not, according to a clinical trial that challenges the widespread notion that fresh blood is better.

Toronto, Oct 8 (IANS) Despite the increasing presence of social media and the internet, university students still prefer old style lectures, being less enthusiastic about using computer-based information and communication tools (ICTs), says a study.

Toronto, Oct 7 (IANS) Many drugs that target cancers cause nausea, a common and distressing side-effect with a sensation of unease and discomfort in the upper stomach, say researchers.