Solutions to plastic pollution More than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 per cent is recycled. An estimated 19-23 million tonnes end up in lakes, rivers and seas annually. That is approximately the weight of […]
Journée internationale des sentiers – 4 juin
Annoncée comme « internationale », cette journée est essentiellement Canadienne et le site qui la présente annonce d’ailleurs la couleur : sentier transcanadien. Ceci dit, la fédération européenne de la randonnée pédestre invite elle aussi ses membres à célébrer cette journée. Reconnaître la valeur que les sentiers apportent à nos vies Ce […]
World Bicycle Day – 3 June
On June 3, World Bicycle Day targets individuals as a way to promote a healthy lifestyle, especially for those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Organizers also target local governments to encourage them to improve road safety and integrate bicycling into transportation infrastructure planning and design. Bicycles and the […]
Fête de la Trinité, année A – 2023
Il semble que nous, les humains, nous aimons mesurer ce qui constitue notre environnement. La longueur, la largeur, l’épaisseur, la distance, la proximité, l’intensité, la durée, et quoi encore? Dans le monde du sport, on évalue maintenant les performances en nanosecondes. On nous apprend qu’une nanoseconde est une unité […]
Feast of the Holy Trinity, Year A – 2023
Most people want to know God. People of all ages and situations, of various background and experiences, try to discover if there is a God and… If such a being exists, who is he? Some specialists publish what they know about God. Theologians and scripture scholars present what they have […]
World Day for Responsible Tourism – 2 June
World Responsible Tourism Day is the internationally recognised date, supported by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, that highlights how tourism can make the world a better place. Source: Text: Google RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN CANADA Everything is big here. Even the issues around responsible tourism in Canada. And although Canada has a reputation for […]
Global Day of Parents – 1st June
HISTORY OF GLOBAL DAY OF PARENTS Parents are a beacon of a child’s life. They lay the foundation for children, and nurture and equip them with the skills that are necessary throughout life. Parents protect their children and make countless selfless sacrifices to ensure their growth. On Global Parents Day, […]
Journée mondiale du lait – 1er juin
La journée consacrée au lait fait partie des nombreuses journées initiées par l’ONU, en l’occurrence ici par la FAO. Son but est de favoriser une prise de conscience des bienfaits de cet « or blanc » qu’est le lait. L’objectivité nous oblige tout de même à reconnaître que cette journée est très […]