Two inmates and 12 employees at Stony Mountain Institution in Stony Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that two inmates and 12 employees at Stony Mountain Institution in Stony Mountain, Manitoba, have tested positive for COVID-19. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize the spread of the virus within the Read More…
Google has sent several warnings to some app programmers on its Play Store, asking them to be more explicit with users about collecting and sharing their location data. And whoever does not comply, his application will be completely removed from the store. Google has targeted apps that are believed to have transacted with a Read More…
welcome star mohammad, hello and thank you very much for accepting the invitation to dialogue with our media organization: Thedailyscrum.ca First, if I may, who is the artist mohammad heshmati ? Hello. Glad to interview Journalist mariya and your newspaper thedailyscrumnews.com I, Mohammad Heshmati, am an Iranian singer in the Iranian pop and traditional style. Read More…
Historically Black Colleges have been a foundation for African Americans entering post-secondary education Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 5447 and 5448 to facilitate the reopening of the Lewis College of Business as the Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design in Detroit as Michigan’s first and only Historically Black College or University (HBCU). “I am Read More…
The gold and white guitar was gifted to Raffy on his 2017 world tour If you love great food and being around great people, chances are you have been to Raffy’s Cafe. This labour of love is home to legendary musician Rafael “Raffy” Ramiro and his partner Marienette. When you go to Raffy’s Cafe, you Read More…
A new film from the UK government Better Health Smoke-Free campaign has been released to discuss how an adult smoker can influence younger people. Top medical experts have warned that teens whose parents or caregivers smoked are four times as likely to have taken up smoking. Analysis has also shown that early teens whose main Read More…
Contact Tracing in Schools to Stop The holiday break for students will be extended with students returning to class on Monday, January 10 and teachers and other school staff returning Tuesday, January 4. The extended break allows families to monitor students for COVID-19 symptoms before they return to school. It also allows more time for Read More…
Additional measures being put in place to protect residents and staff against Omicron variant In response to the evolving Omicron situation, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking further actions to protect the health and safety of residents, staff and caregivers in long-term care homes. The following temporary Read More…
Archbishop Tutu was a champion for human rights and freedom Today the world lost a champion for civil rights and freedom. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu passed quietly on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Mr Tutu was instrumental in the fight against apartheid and was the first black African to hold the position of Archbishop while Read More…
By: Donovan Martin Jr No, Omicron will not be goneWithin the coming yearIn fact, it seems, and science deemsIt may not disappear And moreover, torrid weatherHas become quite normalWe see less snow, hurricanes blowDeaths of trees and coral Some like to gaze, at future daysJust hoping all turns wellOthers ditch hope, and like to mope, Groan, Read More…
Potter claimed she thought she was using her taser when she fatally shot the new father. On April 11, 2021, during a traffic stop in Minneapolis Minnesota, Police officer Kimberly Potter fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old new father that had just relocated from Chicago. Wright had a warrant out for his arrest at the Read More…
TLKE had its best year ever after securing Government support and is now set for a spike in jewellery sales over Christmas A West London jewellery business is preparing for a Christmas spike in sales following a record year, backed by £300,000 in finance from HSBC UK with an 80% guarantee from UK Export Finance Read More…
Heavy Equipment Operator School’s Partnerships with Indigenous Communities Set Graduates Up for Success By: Cherise Letson This past fall, IHE Heavy Equipment Operator School instructor Russ Prosser waited for his new group of students to arrive at Little River Cree Nation in Northern Alberta. The school’s Remote Division had set up a 10-week training program Read More…
Dubai | Mohamed Saieed | Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligent Consultant Athletic shoe company NIKE recently announced the acquisition of a company called RTFKT, which specializes in digital footwear. This is the most important place for NIKE’s entry into the world of metaverse. We see it in the world of technology and announce it. Spread Read More…
Norway has replaced its fleet of F-16 fighter jets with the new F-35. – The F-16 aircraft have served the Armed Forces and the nation for over 40 years until they are now replaced by the F-35. In 2019, the Ministry of Defence commissioned the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to dispose of the F-16 system Read More…
Truthfully, there are only 3 types of people who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine is a marvel of medical technology, helping to protect hundreds of millions of people around the world. As mutations and variants of the virus become more prevalent, it is imperative society remains diligent in the fight to Read More…
Chile gets their own version of Barack Obama, a President elect that has the peoples best interest at heart. With the election of former U.S President Donald Trump, the world saw a slew of far-right heads of state wanting to rule by dictatorship. Nations saw constitutions destroyed, terrorist attacks on government officials and military coups Read More…
New legislation allows patrons to bring their own commercially manufactured wine to restaurants The COVID pandemic has brought forth many changes in the service industry and none more so than that for restaurants. This is an industry that has seen many doors closed coupled with mass layoffs. Governments from around the country are making policies Read More…
More than 6,500 doping checks performed during Europe-wide operation Shield II Europol coordinated operation Shield II, a global effort to target trafficking of counterfeit and misused medicines and doping substances. The operation was led by the French Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale/OCLAESP), the Finnish Customs (Tulli), the Hellenic Police/Financial Police Division (Ελληνική Αστυνομία / Διεύθυνση Οικονομικής Αστυνομίας) Read More…
Omicron expected to cause increased staff absence levels in the spring term, with former teachers needed to expand supply staff across country. The Omicron variant is expected to continue to cause increased staff absence levels in the spring term, and some local areas may struggle to find sufficient numbers of supply teachers available unless former Read More…
Fox News is in a vicarious position as they are on the receiving end of several multibillion-dollar lawsuits For years Fox News has been spewing propaganda and miss information by their repugnant commentators and claiming it to be news, except when they are hit with several multibillion-dollar lawsuits. Fox News has been a pro-Maga, pro-Trump Read More…
Manchin insults Biden and Democrats by voting against the President’s “Build Back Better” legislation. For months West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin has been a constant obstructionist to President Biden and the Democratic Party’s efforts to pass meaningful legislation. The U.S Senate was inching closer to voting on President Biden’s “Build Back Better” legislations, then Read More…
Anubhav Anand Talks About Good And Bad Stars in Grandest Revelation By Steve Ogah Indian Poet and writer, Anubhav Anand believes that revelations just don’t occur. That is the reason he has written about his position in Grandest Revelation: The Exordium. This is a fantastical science fiction novel which draws richly from history Read More…
Glover’s request to have results thrown out dismissed Stefanson won the leadership race by a margin of fewer than 400 votes out of approximately 16,500 that were cast. Glover had asked for the voting to be delayed to ensure all mail-in ballots were received, but that did not happen. The Party had initially identified about Read More…
The birth of a new star in Moroccan drama. The international Moroccan artist Charaf ben Affane, was distinguished by his creative touches in his cinematic works. The artist, charaf ben Affane, is among the most prominent distinguished artists, who became famous in world cinema. He also looked at his Moroccan audience during Ramadan 2021 in Read More…
I Love Your Energy Will Transform Your Life—Susanna Krizo By Steve Ogah American writer, Susanna Krizo; has insisted that vibrant energy will guarantee eternal bliss and change the way you look at your life. Her assertion is contained in her spiritual book, I Love Your Energy. This is a volume of writings where Read More…
This year, CSJ 2022 is targeting the creation of up to 100,000 full-time summer job opportunities for young people. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on young job seekers, with marginalized youth continuing to be among those most disproportionately impacted. Canada’s employers are also facing extraordinary challenges hiring the staff that they need to help recover from the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. That is Read More…
Sánchez presents the PERTE for Renewable Energies, Renewable Hydrogen and Storage that will mobilize 16.37 billion euros President of Spain, Pedro Sánchez has presented the Strategic Project for the Recovery and Economic Transformation (PERTE) of Renewable Energies, Renewable Hydrogen and Storage. This third PERTE will decisively promote “an energy transition designed and manufactured in Spain”. Read More…
Newfoundland is setting ambitious goals for tackling climate change The Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today launched the province’s Renewable Energy Plan. The plan, titled ‘Maximizing Our Renewable Future’, was developed with considerable input from the public, Indigenous governments and organizations, industry and stakeholders. Newfoundland and Labrador has an abundance of Read More…
Free Rapid Testing Provided at Pop-Up Locations Across the Province and Select LCBOs for a Safer Holiday Season To protect Ontario’s progress in the fight against COVID-19 and safeguard the province’s hospitals and intensive care units (ICUs) in the face of the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant, the Ontario government is rapidly accelerating its booster dose rollout Read More…
Emmanuel Kulu Writes On Black Pharaohs By Steve Ogah Emmanuel Kulu’s new books are a spotlight on the Black Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. A historical and mythological fiction, I, Black Pharaoh: Rise to Power and I, Black Pharaoh: Golden Age of Triumph are fictionalized off meticulous research and his focus on ancient African Read More…
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Royal Mail have today announced that delivery capacity for COVID-19 testing kits will double in response to unprecedented demand. The UK’s testing program is the biggest in Europe with nearly 400 million tests carried out to date, twice the number in France and more than 4 times the Read More…
Canada-New Brunswick Housing Benefit program expands to reach more low-income, working families FREDERICTON (GNB) – More low-income, working families now have access to the Canada-New Brunswick Housing Benefit program, which provides short-term funding to help make ends meet. The program has been expanded to help families with employment incomes from $12,500 to $50,000. “We are Read More…
Entrepreneurship project expected to generate $20 million in business investment and create good local jobs Ontario is recruiting 100 international entrepreneurs to start or grow businesses in regions outside of the Greater Toronto Area that have been hit hard by pandemic job losses through the Entrepreneur Stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This Read More…
January 6th committee voted 9-0 to find Meadows in contempt of Congress Meadows, the former Republican Congressman for North Carolina and most recently Trump’s Cheif of Staff from 2020 to 2021, has been recommended for criminal charges for contempt of Congress. In hopes of cashing in on the latest Whitehouse tell-all book circuit, “The Cheifs Read More…
2021 CFL Grey Cup Champions, your parade awaits you back in Winnipeg. Zach Collaros to Darvin Adams, Winnipeg Blue Bombers strike first on their opening drive in overtime capped off by the two-point conversion by Rasheed Bailey to put the Blue and Gold up by 8 points. The defending Grey Cup champions were trailing most Read More…
Written by: Engineer Mohamed Saieed Digital Transformation Consultant in the Middle East and Artificial Intelligence Expert. I completed my university studies and then obtained a Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing from one of the European universities, which at that time were curricula that kept pace with the global booms that occurred at the Read More…
The Team Toronto Kids COVID-19 Vaccination Plan has now helped 29 per cent of Toronto children age five to 11 get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. As of December 9 at 8 a.m., 67,300 paediatric doses have been administered to kids five to 11 years old in the first two weeks since Team Toronto Read More…
Why is it being called the most technological city of the future? By: Maha Altamimi The NEOM project is one of the most ambitious engineering builds taking place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia within decades. That says a lot, considering the world-class projects are built in the Kingdom annually. NEOM name is a derivative Read More…
Future education needs must be addressed at all levels of government Members of the European Committee of the Regions were invited to represent the EU’s regions and cities at the yearly European Education Summit organised by the European Commission on 9 December. This provided an opportunity to underline the essential contribution of local and regional authorities to developing high-quality Read More…
Can The Never-ending Dream Of World Peace Become Reality? By: almunthir Alghamdi World peace, peace be upon you, peaceful protests, peace of mind, these words have been mouthed a lot, but do they mean anything? Peace is a word that is in the category of the word “Love”, which is the category of words that have Read More…
Historic Step towards smokefree future It is not a secret smoking causes cancer and destroys the internal organs of the body, yet people still do it. Many people smoke because it helps them relieve stress, some like the taste of tobacco and others do it cause they are addicted to the nicotine. For years countries Read More…
All passengers were able to walk away from the site of the collision Last night at approximately 8:30 p.m an articulated Winnipeg Transit bus travelling westbound on Graham, collided with a passenger car travelling northbound on Carlton street. The impact of the collision sent the car sliding a block, where it ended up a few Read More…
Dedicated to Manitoba Emergency Services College, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada By: Anne Thompson I have a big problem with the language many reporters choose to use in the media. Specifically, I have a problem with on-air and print reporters communicating with the general public and using the “a” word. I have worked as a Fire and Read More…
Support for workers and employers will continue until July 31, 2022 The Ontario government is extending its Worker Income Protection Benefit program, which provides paid sick days, until July 31, 2022 to continue keeping workers safe and ensure they do not lose pay if they need to miss work for reasons related to COVID-19. Employees Read More…
Gap Inc. agrees to pay $200,000 for allegedly violating Canada’s anti-spam legislation Today, the CRTC announced that it has reached an agreement with Gap Inc. for allegedly violating Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL). In addition to implementing corrective measures, it has agreed to make a payment of $200,000. Gap is a US-based global apparel retailer which Read More…
Lawyer in the waiting, fighting towards better treatment for prisoners For more than a decade, millions of people around the world were “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” starring Kim Kardashian. The popular reality show followed Kim and the activities of her daily life and propelled her into superstardom. The reality show also featured her sisters Read More…
The UK and United States have reported the largest cases of the Omicron variant not Africa. The Canadian government has decided to play politics with the Omicron COVID-19 variant by imposing strict travel bans on 10 African nations. According to Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, he is acting on the recommendations of the Canadian Health agencies. Read More…
Two new cases of COVID-19 linked to Ecole La-Belle-Cloche prompts weeklong school closure Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced two new cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island, both of which are linked to Ecole La-Belle-Cloche in Souris. Both individuals are under the age of 12 years and are students at Ecole Read More…
Bombers have their eyes set on back to back Grey Cup championships There has not been a back to back Grey Cup champion since the 2009 and 2010 Montreal Alouettes that defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders in both title games. In a week from now, that’s all about to change, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers look Read More…
Mohamed Nahiri, defender of Raja, scored his first goal for the Moroccan national team, after a scoring fasting period that lasted seven full years. Video goals of the match between Morocco and Palestine in the Arab Cup 2021 The left-back scored the first goal of the “Atlas Lions” against the Palestinian national team, with a Read More…
The latest trends in cake design The art of cake design has known new trends and techniques that we are familiar with, accompanied by the specialist in this field, Wafæ Ben Amara https://femmesideal.com/episodes/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%82%d8%a9-23-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%88%d8%b3%d9%85-2/?episode=%d8%a3%d8%ad%d8%af%d8%ab-%d8%b5%d9%8a%d8%ad%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%81%d9%86-%d8%aa%d8%b5%d9%85%d9%8a%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%83%d9%8a%d9%83
The Egyptian coach, Mohamed Mamdouh, coach of the first football team at Mudar Club, indicated that he was with the team twenty-two days ago, during which he worked to determine the players’ levels, by holding three friendly matches, in order to reach the stage of understanding and harmony between the players and to determine the Read More…
Kent was one of four new ambassadors that presented their letters of credence to Norway’s King, His majesty Harald V Kent, A McMaster University graduate with an M.B.A. in International Business and a B.Sc in Computer Science will serve as Canada’s new Ambassador. Kent started her career with Global Affairs Canada back in 2012, where Read More…
Highway 99 has been closed due to major flooding and mud landslides VICTORIA – Highway 99 between Pemberton and Lillooet reopened to essential travel on Saturday, Dec. 4 following cleanup of a substantial slide across the highway near Duffy Lake. This section of Highway 99 had been closed since the evening of Dec. 1. Weight Read More…
Moroccan actor charaf ben Affane, who embodied the role of “Adnan” in the second part of the series “The Past does not die”, revealed the details of his participation in this series, which is considered the first Moroccan work in which he participates after a series of international works, and Sharaf also spoke about the Read More…
Protecting our Progress by Improving Access to Specialized Mental Health Services As part of the 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario plan, the Ontario government is investing $8.1 million this year to immediately address the increased demand for services to support specialized care for children and youth diagnosed with eating disorders. This new Read More…
Energy Minister Sonya Savage will travel to the United States to promote Alberta’s energy sector to international decision-makers, investors and state legislators from Dec. 5-12. Today, Alberta’s Minister of Energy Sonya Savage will attend the World Petroleum Congress (WPC), a premier global oil and gas conference taking place in Houston, Texas. The minister will also Read More…
SGI team up with the City of Regina to offer safe rides for new years eve Ringing in the new year is a time of celebration, however, too often it ends in tragedy. Alcohol and drugs are the primary causes of avoidable vehicle crashes and loss of lives. For decades, municipalities have been partnering with Read More…
Her Body, Her Choice For centuries, men have been making life-changing decisions about what women can and can not do with their bodies. And when it comes to the issue of abortion, no other has been more contentious and controversial since the historic Supreme Court decision in 1973 in ROE Vs Wade. A decision that Read More…
739 tonnes of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear have been removed from Canada’s Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear, or ‘ghost gear,’ is a leading cause of marine debris around the world and has damaging impacts on global fish stocks and marine mammals. Through the Ghost Gear Program, the Government Read More…
Protecting our progress by increasing health care capacity and services in Peel region The Ontario government is making the largest single hospital infrastructure investment in Ontario history by making a multi-billion-dollar investment to build a new, state-of-the-art Mississauga Hospital and expanding Queensway Health Centre, both of which are part of Trillium Health Partners. Over the Read More…
4 dead and multiple injured in Michigan mass shooting There is nothing we can say that we have not said before. Politicians can keep their proverbial “Thoughts & Payers” and get their shit together and keep the kids safe. Mass shootings in America are horrific and preventable but expected. After all, the right to bear Read More…
Jim Kane reflects on 35 years of living with HIV By Jim Kane I have been living with HIV for 35 years now, and have been surviving the COVID-19 pandemic without contracting the virus so far. Since the new pandemic with COVID first surfaced, it reminded me of the times in the early 80’s when Read More…
Mariya en amraoui Others will treat you the same way you treat yourself A word absent from me and many like me – self-love – today I talk to you about the most important thing that could change your life and make you fly in the sky of success. Before we begin, we have to Read More…
Mariya el amraoui David corsino, nacido en Madrid España el día 11/07/1986. De descendencia andaluza. Nieto , hijo ,sobrino , de artistas. Empezé en la música , tocando la guitarra en pequeñas fiestas, bares, y algúna que otra sala con buen nombre . Me fui metiendo más y más en la música, empezé a escribir, Read More…
Toronto Public Health moves forward on comprehensive approach to drug poisoning crisis in Toronto Given an 81 per cent increase in reported overdose deaths in Toronto over the past year and concern about the increasing role of ultra-potent opioids, Toronto Public Health (TPH) is presenting a report to its Board for new and expanded measures Read More…
A fully autonomous passenger shuttle service begins trials on UK roads today, Science Minister George Freeman has announced. The new service is being trialled by Darwin Innovation Group, with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency. An autonomous shuttle will transport passengers around Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Read More…
Government of Canada introduces new measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern Public health authorities in South Africa have confirmed that a new COVID-19 variant of concern (B.1.1.529) has been detected in that country. Over the past 24 hours, this variant – named Omicron by the World Health Organization — has also been Read More…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains one of the best equipped nations for preventing a COVID-19 outbreak. By: Maha Altamimi The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was one of the first countries that started precautionary and preventive measures to mitigate a COVID-19 outbreak, which ultimately turned into a global pandemic. The Kingdom’s leadership relied on its Read More…
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed new temporary and precautionary measures following the emergence of the Omicron variant in the UK. The Omicron variant contains a large number of spike protein mutations as well as mutations in other parts of the viral genome. Urgent work is ongoing internationally to fully understand how these mutations may Read More…
Funding will support research by the Occupational Cancer Research Centre Ontario is investing more than $6 million to support research led by the Occupational Cancer Research Centre (OCRC) to identify the causes of workplace cancers, prevent them from occurring, and better support workers already impacted by occupational illness. This investment will help scientists identify and Read More…
The Three men face life imprisonment after killing 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery On February 23, 2020, an unarmed 25-year-old Black man Ahmaud Arbery was killed by three white Georgia men, who chased him down and shot him near Brunswick in Glynn County. The three men, Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael and their neighbour William Bryan, Read More…
Aviation Safety: Commission adopts new EU Air Safety List The European Commission today updated the EU Air Safety List, which is the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union as they do not meet international safety standards. Ensuring the highest level of air safety for Read More…
A new session of parliament took a place After five months of pausing By: Maha Altamimi Parliament resumed its work on November 22, after taking a hiatus since the election, and a combination of new and re-elected MPs returned to the House of Commons. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opened up thanking all of the winners, Read More…
A long overdy on immigrairo polcies Canada is one of the top destinations in the world, with millions of people from across the globe hoping to come here every year to settle, visit or work. To navigate the immigration system, many people turn to consultants or other services for help. While nearly all operate honestly, Read More…
It is now 131 days since the MLA for Waverley Mr. Jon Reyes was appointed the Minister of Economic Development and Jobs by the former Premier Brian Pallister. The Waverley constituency is a multiculturally diverse community with about 6% of the population identified as Aboriginal people and over 58% visible minority groups. Unemployment and food Read More…
Dubai – Eng. Mohammed Saieed, Co Founder and CEO of Potensia Systems Group – Artificial Intelligence Expert and Digital Transformation Consultant in the Middle East. NordPass has published a list of the 200 most common passwords of 2021, and some of the passwords on the list are still used over the years despite their weakness Read More…
Rainstorms continue to cause severe damages to homes, properties and roads in British Columbia and sadly, it has caused its first fatalities. On Monday, rescue teams recovered the body of a woman near the mudslide on Highway 99 close to Lillooet. She was the first confirmed death. The bodies of three other people were also Read More…
Virtual worlds are more than just a game By: Maha Altamimi Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite have become more than just free online video games, especially since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Entertainment platforms have transformed, enabling players to live a parallel social life. And now that Metaverse technology is becoming more prevalent, it’s poised Read More…
Two new investments add more resources to help farm families The governments of Canada and Ontario are protecting the mental health of farmers and their families by investing more than $7 million dollars through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to launch two, new multi-year mental health initiatives that are specialized to support those in the agriculture Read More…
George Herbert Ledingham was a Canadian soldier who served in the First World War The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed the identification of a previously unknown grave as being that of Corporal George Herbert Ledingham, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. He was originally partially identified as Read More…
O’Toole is in a tough leadership fight to remain party leader O’Toole continues to face mounting criticism regarding his policies and unfulfilled promises made as the leader of the Conservative Party. The criticisms have become sharper in the aftermath of losing the race to becoming Canada’s next Prime Minister to Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, which Read More…
Kenosha jury acquits Kyle Rittenhouse on all charges For years it has been widely known there are two justice systems in America. One for the rich and poor and another for minorities and Caucasians. If you happened to fall in the camp of being rich and white, it appears you can do no wrong in Read More…
Mariya el amraoui Today, Sunday, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, participated in the activities of the dialogue symposium that was held in the Egyptian pavilion at the Expo 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, under the title “Investment in Egyptian Sports… The State’s Efforts and Vision for the Future.” This came during Read More…
Before we get any further, let’s get one thing straight, without the press, PR is nothing. Or in other words you can say that press is the backbone of public relations. Now, if you want to know what exactly PR is and how it is different from advertising then you need to stick with this Read More…
The Training of Trainers course was attended by 25 (15 male and ten female) trainers on SGBV in Jubaland The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), has concluded a five-day training workshop on the prevention and response to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Kismayo, the administrative capital of Jubaland State. The Training of Trainers Read More…
Funding will enhance employment and entrepreneurial training for low-income women The Ontario government is providing an additional $500,000 in the Investing in Women’s Futures Program, bringing the total funding to $2.7 million this year. Offered at 23 women’s centres across the province, the program provides free employment readiness and violence prevention programming to socially and Read More…
Canada reached another critical milestone in its fight against COVID-19 with the authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. Pfizer, one of a few companies whose vaccine is based on mRNA sequencing, was hard at work researching and developing a vaccine suitable for kids below the age of 12. Back Read More…
Apple parts, tools, and manuals — starting with iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 — available to individual consumers Apple today announced Self Service Repair, which will allow customers who are comfortable with completing their own repairs access to Apple genuine parts and tools. Available first for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineups, and soon Read More…
“Let’s make the right choice” By: Maha Altamimi Our earth is being consumed by climate change and the rising carbon levels from the combustion of fossil fuels have been driving global temperatures higher and higher. Several important side agreements were announced during COP26, the UN climate conference in Glasgow. The most significant were pledges by Read More…
The Canadian Military continues to lead the efforts of freeing trap passengers throughout Southern B.C Over the last few days, rescue teams led by the Canadian armed forces were able to save nearly 300 people using military helicopters. Vehicles were stuck in two mudslides, one on Highway 99 near Lillooet, and the other on Highway Read More…
Louis Riel was championed Metis rights and freedom Louis David Riel 22 October 1844 – 16 November 1885) was a Canadian politician, a founder of the province of Manitoba, and a political leader of the Métis people of the Canadian Prairies. He led two rebellions against the government of Canada and its first post-Confederation prime minister, John A. Macdonald. Riel sought to preserve Read More…
Albertans will soon benefit from the national childcare agreement Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and a career. The pandemic revealed the economic issue with Early learning and childcare. Due to the closure of schools and daycares, parents had to stay Read More…
King Salman’s Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center committed to helping the Yemeni people to live a life without threats or risks. By: Maha Altamimi During the first week of November 2021, King Salman’s Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center “Masam” managed to extract 1,443 landmines set by the Houthi militia in various parts of Yemen, including Read More…
Lance Corporal Morgan Jones Jenkins, was a Canadian soldier who served in the First World War The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed the identification of a previously unknown grave as being that of Lance Corporal Morgan Jones Jenkins, a Canadian soldier of the First World War who was buried Read More…
Mariya el amraoui Mostafa Salameh has become the first Jordanian to complete the Explorers Grand Slam — having climbed the Seven Summits and reached the North and South poles. Mostafa Salameh Before he had a life-changing dream in 2004, which inspired him to take on the challenge, Salameh had no climbing experience, little money and couldn’t Read More…
Winterizing your vehicle can be is essential to driving in cold climates (NC) According to a recent survey from OK Tire, 90 per cent of Canadians kept up with their routine vehicle maintenance in 2020, with three quarters placing the same level of importance on this year’s care. A further 15 per cent say they Read More…
The unprecedented impact of the pandemic has caused many hazards in the business scenario. Every business platform witnessed a rapid digital transformation. Times like this demand competent leadership to help get through the tough phase. One such leader is Mohamed Saieed, CEO of Potensia Systems. He is not only remarkably tackling the challenges of the Read More…
Ceremonies were held on Thursday to honour Veterans On November 11, Canadians marked the day to remember and honour Veterans who sacrificed their lives, and fought for the freedom of their nation. Ever since 1931, when the House of Commons has passed a bill named “Remembrance Day”, which was introduced by a Member of Parliament Read More…
Several Canadian Provinces get their first snowfall of the season Manitoba, Saskatchewan and parts of Ontario are the first Canadian provinces to be thrust into winter. The warm temperature in November is associated with climate change and the warming of the earth. The warmer weather is perfect for snowbirds who are reluctant to head back Read More…
Countries around the world honour the brave men and women who game their lives or served to protect the rights and freedoms of many. Every November, the service and sacrifice of Veterans is honoured nationwide. From coast to coast to coast, Canadians have displayed a longstanding commitment to providing volunteer services that improve the well-being Read More…
By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Read More…
Performed By: Corporal Matthew Creek of the Royal Military College Band at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. The Last Post is one of a number of bugle calls in military tradition that mark the phases of the day. In military tradition, the Last Post is the bugle call that signifies the end of the day’s Read More…
Trilateral meeting set with Mexico and U.S President “Our countries are committed to providing a better future for our people, including creating more middle class jobs, building a cleaner economy and tackling climate change, and finishing the fight against COVID-19. I look forward to meeting with my counterparts to discuss a new path for our Read More…
Why cancel culture is negatively affecting society By: Rawan Alshehri In recent years, cancel culture has become a common social practice among people, especially on social media platforms. It is when the public collectively disagree with a public personality, so they decide to “cancel” them. Often the case would go something like; a public figure Read More…
By: Maha Altamimi When a country is exposed to a severe crisis of any kind, whether political, economic, or social, the government is primarily responsible for addressing their citizens and developing solutions and remedies to the problem. The role of a leader will be tested in a time of a crisis where they will falter Read More…
Bassam Abdul Mahdi Mijbas born August 30, 1985 -), Iraqi singer and composer. He is considered one of the most famous emerging talents in the Arab world, as his songs achieved huge views, such as “Rah”, whose views exceeded 21 million viewers on YouTube and more than a million listeners on Spotify, and he had Read More…
Canadian Government lowered the flags in commemoration of Indigenous Veterans On November 8, Canada celebrated Indigenous Veterans Day, to commemorate the Indigenous soldiers and their honourable history of serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. Ever since November 1994, Canada has established a national day to honour Indigenous Veterans who have a long history of great Read More…
The name changing has sparked a state of discontent and astonishment By: Maha Altamimi Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of the massive social network site “Facebook,” has announced the changing of his company’s name to “Meta” to take his company into a new era of social networking. You might be wondering what “Meta” stands for. It Read More…
Democratic Senators withhold their votes to pass Biden’s plan By: Rawan Alshehri As part of his administration’s agenda, President Biden has proposed the Build Back Better Bill, which is a legislation plan to improve the lives of American citizens. Yet, not all the Democratic party members are in favor of this proposal. The proposal suggests Read More…
The Southern Health Region’s huge spike in COVID-19 cases, puts Manitoba in jeopardy of being in a full lockdown heading into the Christmas holidays. Manitoba Health Minister Audrey Gordon is under scrutiny for failing to have a sound plan how her P.C Government will contain the spread of COVID-19 in the Southern Health Region. Gordon’s Read More…
Several decisions were made in COP26 to improve climate change By: Rawan Alshehri In light of the ongoing UN Climate Change Conference 2021 (COP26), which is being held in Glasgow, Scotland between 31 October and 12 November of this year, where world leaders and climate change activists would gather to delve into one of the Read More…
The assassination attempt was carried out by an unmanned drone By: Maha Altamimi In Baghdad, Iraq’s capital, Iraq Prime Minister Al-Kazemi was returning from an inspection tour at the Green Zone’s southern gate. Suddenly, a drone targeted him while he was about to enter his house from this tour. This drone injured at least six Read More…
Should this insanity of lack of gun control in the US continue while thousands of innocent lives are taken each year? By: Almunthir Alghamdi “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.”-the U.S. Constitution- That is Read More…
Doctor’s will soon have a new weapon in the fight against COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy continues to be fueled by misinformation from sources such as Fox News, Facebook and Twitter. Social media continues to be the megaphone of choice for anti-vaxxers, right-wing Trump sycophants and QAnon conspirators. For centuries vaccines have been at the forefront Read More…
Quebec was recognized with the award at the Cop26 conference in Glascow The Minister of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change, Mr. Benoit Charette, was proud to learn today that Quebec has won the first prize of the Leadership Awards 2021 awarded by the Coalition Under2, an international organization that brings together some Read More…
Khaled Alama, son of the artist Ragheb Alama, shared with his followers on Instagram a set of photos from the last photo session he underwent in cooperation with Dolce and Gabbana, which chose him to be the face of advertising for its new release, exclusive to the Middle East only. The look of a sign was very remarkable, Read More…
HRH Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Crown Prince, inaugurated today, Tuesday, the new head office of Amazon, the global company specialized in e-commerce, in the Abdali project in Amman. During the opening, His Highness the Crown Prince stressed that Jordan is working to enhance private sector investments, indicating the importance of the role Read More…
Ms Muswagon was last seen in the Osborne Village Area in Winnipeg Police and the family of Ms Muswagon are asking for the public’s help in providing information that would help locate Ms Muswagon. The family of Ms Muswagon is travelling from Norway House Cree Nation to share information with the media in MKO’s boardroom Read More…
The Fast 50 Awards recognize the 50 fastest-growing private companies in the greater Raleigh-Durham area. Triangle Business Journal is celebrating their 29th year recognizing local business growth and acknowledging the hard work of all nominees at the award ceremony. APEX, NORTH CAROLINA – For decades, public speakers have taken the stage to discuss success; what Read More…
For a long time, there has been a legal and social effort to ban Critical Race Theory (CRT) from being taught in U.S. schools. Many Americans, mainly Republicans, are opposed to the idea of CRT being part of the education curriculum. To better understand the critics, we should first understand what is CRT, how important Read More…
Public servants fall within the mandatory vaccination requirement to maintain their employment with the Canadian government COVID-19 cases across Canada fluctuate from coast to coast to coast. As the government continues to pour billions of dollars into propping up the economy, preventing a government-wide spread of COVID became a priority. This meant all government employees Read More…
In February 2022, Norway, Ghana and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) will co-host the second Global Disability Summit. ‘I am delighted that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will co-host the Global Disability Summit together with President of International Disability Alliance Ana Lucia Arellano, and myself. Ghana, IDA and Norway are joining forces to organise a Read More…
Chris David (born Chris, 6 March 1993) is a Dutch professional footballer of Aramean descent who plays as a midfielder. Currently a free agent, he last played for Würzburger Kickers. Born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, David’s family moved to Enschede when he was 3 years old. He joined FC Twente youth team at the age of seven and Read More…
Air Canada has made vaccination a mandatory employment requirement Just as Canadian airports start reopening to allow international travel into the country, Canada’s biggest air carrier suspends over 800 of its workers for not being fully vaccinated. Air Canada is just one of many corporate entities to make mandatory vaccination a requirement of employment. The Read More…
Republican Candidate Glenn Youngkin wins the Virginia Gubernatorial election A devastating day for the Democratic party, as the Virginia Gubernatorial race 2021 results are shown to be in the Republicans’ favor, after voters elected Glenn Youngkin to be the new Governor of Virginia. Many were speculating the results of the election, one of them is Read More…
More and more businesses are using videos to promote their products and services. And why not? Video marketing is a highly effective and efficient online marketing strategy. Most people would rather watch a video than read texts. Four times as many customers would rather watch a video about a product than read about it. According Read More…
This marks the most significant commitment to deforestation in decades Today over 100 world leaders are set to sign a historic agreement to stop deforestation by 2030. The accord represents over 85% of the world’s forests which have seen massive destruction over the decades. The agreement will see a public fund created that allocates $12 Read More…
The COP26 has officially kicked off in Glasgow The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) is finally in motion, since it was postponed for twelve months due to the global pandemic. The 26th conference is held in Glasgow, Scotland, Between 31 October and 12 November of this year. The United Kingdom holds the presidency Read More…
Toronto Transform 311 service amidst high volumes of complaints by residents Today, the City of Toronto launched an improved 311 Toronto service experience, making the service easier and more convenient to use, offering more ways to connect with 311 Toronto and providing real-time status updates from start to finish. The City continues to rapidly evolve, Read More…
Former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Willard Reaves hopes to score a win in Premier Pallister’s vacant seat When it comes to winning and commitment to excellence, former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Grey Cup Champion Willard Reaves is a natural choice to replace former Premier Brian Pallister as the MLA for Fort Whyte. The seat became vacant in Read More…
Glover has not conceded to Stefanson, which could set the stage for a legal showdown Since the creation of Manitoba on the 5th of July 1870 by Louis Reil, there has never been a female Premier elected to lead the province. Just hours ago, that all changed. Heather Stefanson narrowly beat out former Member of Read More…
FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use In Children 5 Through 11 Years of Age Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 to include children 5 through 11 years of age. Safety: The vaccine’s safety was studied in approximately 3,100 Read More…
First of all, my heart goes out to all restaurant owners, I understand that the last year has been incredibly difficult. That being said I have a few thoughts from a marketing perspective. Before the pandemic, my experience was I saw very few restaurants doing strategic long-term marketing planning. Most were doing inconsistent, haphazard marketing. Read More…
Affordable Child Care is a part of the Federal Governments commitment to parents VICTORIA – New early learning and child care legislation, which became law Oct. 27, 2021, will help the Province deliver on its 10-year Childcare BC plan to build an affordable, quality and inclusive early learning and child care system for B.C. families. Read More…
Motorist passing a stop school bus continues to be a big problem nationally Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation S.4661/A.7330 which provides for the transfer of a portion of fines issued for illegally passing a school bus to the comprehensive school bus driver safety training program for the study and promotion of issues involving school bus safety, Read More…
The many benefits of CBD gummies Many people go through a lot on a daily basis. Whether the person is working a full-time job with difficult hours, or a stay-at-home parent. Trying to balance life and work is something that can take a toll on people physically and emotionally. And even more so with the Read More…
Patrik Mathew’s, a former Canadian Military Reservist is sentenced to 9 years in prison. America is a hotbed of white supremacists that lurked quietly in the shadows terrorizing immigrants and ethnic minorities while installing Manchurian candidates throughout the government. With the election of Donald Trump, a delusional, narcissistic, repugnant insurrectionist for president, the legions of Read More…
“Down with the government of hunger” By: Maha Altamimi On 16 Oct 2021, thousands of pro-Sudanese army protesters gathered in front of the presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, chanting, “Down with the government of hunger.” The latest coup follows a series of months of rising tensions in Sudan, with military and civilian factions sharing Read More…
Voters elect representatives in Legislative Assembly By: Rawan Alshehri On Monday October 25, Nunavut held the 2021 general election, to elect their new Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) that consists of 22 seats in total. Half of which are newly elected members, while the other half are re-elected. Nunavut has a unique way of Read More…
Major portfolio shuffle in new Liberal Cabinet The Canadian voters rewarded Trudeau and the Liberal Party with a minority government mandate for another four years. Minority governments never last and sending Canadians to the polls in the middle of a pandemic was a gamble that did not pay off. The Liberals were hoping to gain Read More…
After Covid-19, and the drastic change in payments methods. is there is still room for cash in the future? By: Almunthir Alghamdi Banking is one of the oldest merchants dating back to ancient civilization. It started as an exchange for goods and valuable materials such as gold, silver, and at times food. Then evolved into Read More…
The Democrat’s civil war will cost them the House and Senate in the 2022 midterms By: Maha Altamimi The Republicans have successfully turned their back on democracy with their continued support of Donald Trump and his baseless claims that the 2020 election was rigged. Those lies continue to set the groundwork for the party to Read More…
Police watchdog investigating the incident Treaty Five Territory, Thompson, MB – Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. is aware of an officer-involved shooting that took place in Thompson, Manitoba this afternoon. Videos of the incident are currently circulating on social media. Grand Chief Garrison Settee states: “I am extremely concerned to see the video of an MKO citizen Read More…
(NC) Faced with a rapidly evolving labour force, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated existing trends and opened opportunities for Canada’s agriculture industry to gain and train the next generation of farm leaders. “The current crisis has caused a shakeup like none other in the labour force,” explains Ryan Riese, national director of agriculture at RBC. Read More…
Companies are seeing increased productivity and savings from employees working remotely By: Jawad Araf, Contributor Editors: Maha Altamimi & Rawan Alshehri The aftermath of the spread of Covid-19 throughout the world was clearly visible on many levels, especially the severe effects of the pandemic on the world economy, which caused many companies, organizations and small businesses to Read More…
Competition Bureau obtains court order to advance an investigation of Google The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance a civil investigation into conduct by Google related to its online advertising business. The Bureau is investigating whether this conduct is harming competition in Canada. The Bureau is investigating whether Google has engaged in Read More…
The Taliban shuts down the internet services in several parts of Afghanistan By: Rawan Alshehri After US President Joe Biden announced the removal of all military forces in Afghanistan back in April 2021, it not only sparked a state of chaos within the country, it also signaled the official take over by the Taliban. In Read More…
Trump propaganda machine set to launch in 2020 TDS News – January 8, 2021, was the day the former US President Donald Trump was silenced from his tens of millions of followers on his social network of choice Twitter. Within days, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and several of the more popular networks permanently banned or suspended the Read More…
Using Canada’s COVID-19 proof of vaccination for travel The Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination provides Canadian residents with a reliable way to demonstrate that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 when travelling within and outside Canada. Canadians can get their proof of vaccination from their province or territory (for more information, visit Canada.ca/vaccine-proof). Each country decides what Read More…
Bannon cannot evade testifying before the House Committee By: Maha Ahmad On Tuesday night, a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Terror attack on the US Capitol attack, formally authorized putting former US President Donald Trump’s top advisers Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. This now sets the stage for a crucial House vote later Read More…
MKO Held A Ceremony and Feast Held in Honour of Children from Northern Manitoba On Monday, October 18, MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee travelled with Elders to host a ceremony at a small gravesite where children from the Elkhorn Residential School are buried. The ceremony included music, prayers, a sacred fire, offerings, and a feast. Elder Stan LaPierre led and Read More…
An increase in Britain’s Covid-19 cases contradicts Johnsons’ statement declaration. By: Rawan Alshehri There has been an alarming increase in Covid-19 cases throughout Britain, which is something that was expected and does not align with UK Prime Minister Johnson’s declaration of the pandemic being over. Nor does it apply to the policies he has implemented Read More…
Jyoti Gondek wins the 2021 election to become Calgary’s first female mayor By: Maha Altamimi Prabjhote Kaur, mostly known as “Jyoti Gondek,” was born in London, England 1969. She is a Canadian politician who was elected as Calgary’s first female mayor on October 18, 2021. In this context, she is replacing Naheed Nenshi, who has Read More…
Amarjeet Sohi, former Liberal MP wins the Edmonton 2021 election By: Rawan Alshehri On Monday, October 18, former Liberal member of Parliament Amarjeet Sohi was elected Edmonton’s 2021 Mayor elect. Sohi replaces outgoing Don Iveson becoming the 36th Mayor of Edmonton. Sohi is an Indo-Canadian politician who immigrated to Canada in 1981. He worked as Read More…
Evander Kane, the former Winnipeg Jet Suspended 21 days for falsifying his COVID-19 vaccine status Former Winnipeg Jet, Evander Kane has been suspended by the National Hockey League (NHL) for violating the league’s COVID-19 safety protocols. The NHL has some of the strictest COVID-19 policies in professional sports and requires all players to be fully Read More…
Incoming Gabriel Ferrero shares plans for World Food Security agency Co-Authors; Maha Altamimi & Rawan Alshehri The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) was founded in 1974 and reorganized in 2009 to serve as the most inclusive international and intergovernmental forum for all stakeholders to collaborate on ensuring food security and nutrition for everyone. The Read More…
Powell served as the United States first Black Secretary of State Colin Luther Powell was a retired four-star army general that served as America’s National Security Advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and the first black Secretary of State in the United States of America under the Bush administration. “General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Read More…
South Sudan National Public Health Laboratory is increasing their vaccination capacity The National Public Health Laboratory in South Sudan is currently working on building their capacity to take part in controlling the Yellow Fever virus. This is in response to the ongoing outbreaks of the virus throughout the years. South Sudan has seen 187 cases Read More…
Kidnapping in Haiti is a big business By: Maha Altamimi According to a former field director for Christian Aid Ministries, seventeen American victims, including three children, and one Canadian were kidnapped by a gang in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Saturday. The kidnapping occurred after the missionaries left an orphanage in the crisis-stricken Caribbean island. They were Read More…
The Saudi Government’s housing program should be adopted in North America Homelessness is an issue that is common to people around the world and governments struggle to solve this problem. In a country like Saudi Arabia, the government continues to put all their efforts into dealing with this problem while lowering the rate of homelessness Read More…
Prime Minister Johnson affirms support for new trainee teachers in high-demand subjects By: Maha Altamimi Starting from 2022 to 2023, all fresh UK graduates will receive tax-free bursaries of up to £15,000 for training in subjects such as languages, geography, design, technology, and an additional £24,000 bursary or a £26,000 scholarship for teachers studying math, Read More…
Prime Minister Trudeau announces the dates of the Cabinet swearing-in and return of Parliament In September, Canadians chose to move forward for everyone. They chose to take strong action to beat the COVID-19 pandemic, create jobs and grow the middle class, put homeownership back in reach for everyone, and tackle climate change. The Government of Read More…
MKO Encourages First Nations Citizens Accessing Taxis in the City of Winnipeg to Remain Vigilant Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB –Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) continues to be concerned about the safety of First Nations citizens from Northern Manitoba in regard to using taxis in the City of Winnipeg. This month, there have been two taxi drivers Read More…
Shop And Vax 2.0 COVID-19 vaccination clinics to offer first and second vaccination doses This weekend, clinics across Toronto will be offering first and second COVID-19 vaccination doses at local malls and shopping centres as part of Shop And Vax 2.0. Team Toronto has joined forces with Cadillac Fairview, No Frills, Primaris, Rexall, Rio Can, Read More…
The Canada/US border has been closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic On October 12, 2021, the United States announced that in November, they will begin allowing fully vaccinated travellers from Canada to enter the United States at land and ferry points of entry for discretionary (non-essential reasons), such as tourism. The Canada Border Services Agency Read More…
Interim understanding reached that will see Bear River and Annapolis Valley First Nations members fishing in pursuit of a moderate livelihood The Government of Canada is committed to renewing its relationship with Indigenous peoples. To this end, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) continues to work with First Nations across the Maritimes and the Gaspé region Read More…
Nunavut’s water source has been contaminated by petroleum For almost ten days, the communities of Igloolik, Resolute Bay and Whale Cove have been complaining about the drinking water having an odorous smell, but they were not taken as seriously as they should have been. After several members within the community were getting sick from consuming Read More…
By: Rawan Alshehri Planned peaceful protest gets restricted by Chad authorities After the passing of Chad’s former President Idriss Deby, there has been a rise in the number of organizations in opposition to the ruling Wakit Tama party. The Wakit Tama party is ruled by a Transitional Military Council, led by the former President’s son, Read More…
12 Americans died in the attacks on the U.S African Embassies This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the bombing of two U.S. Embassies in Africa. The survivors of those devastating attacks will never forget the horror that took place on August 7th, 1998. The attack happened in two locations simultaneously. They were targeted at Read More…
Budget topples Prime Minister Erna Solberg Government After the presentation of the Budget Statement in the Storting this morning, Prime Minister Erna Solberg took the floor to notify the Storting that her Government will submit an application for permission to resign at the meeting of the Council of State at the Royal Palace today at Read More…
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Vaccine Mandates Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order stating that no entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or for medical Read More…
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to attend G7 and G20 Finance Ministers’ Meetings and Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank This week, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, will attend the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in Washington, Read More…
Saskatchewan’s economy holding steady despite major COVID-19 mismanagement from the provincial government The job numbers released by Statistics Canada for September 2021 show Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate fell to 6.3 per cent from 7.1 per cent a year ago, and well below the national average of 6.9 per cent (seasonally adjusted). Saskatchewan gained 11,500 jobs in Read More…
Social media is a catalyst to COVID-19 misinformation By: Maha Altamimi According to a study published in October 2020, in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, about 6,000 victims were admitted to hospitals as a consequence of rumor, stigma, and conspiracy theories related to COVID-19. Among all categories, researchers say rumors were the Read More…
10K+ doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered through partnership with Metrolinx and Public Health Units TORONTO — They’re green, they roll, and they get the job done. Ontario’s GO-VAXX mobile vaccine clinics have proven to be a highly effective component of the province’s last mile strategy to get COVID-19 vaccines to Ontarians. Since they first hit the road Read More…
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 8, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create stress and anxiety for many Canadians, particularly those who do not have ready access to their regular support networks. Through the Wellness Together Canada online portal, people of all ages across the country can access immediate, free and Read More…
Mandatory vaccination for Toronto City Workers The City of Toronto recently reported as of October 5, 26,138 members of the Toronto Public Service are fully vaccinated, which is 89 per cent of City staff who disclosed their COVID-19 vaccination status. Five per cent of City staff who disclosed their vaccination status are partially vaccinated and Read More…
Vaccinations are our best line of defense against COVID-19 and its variants. On August 13, 2021, the Government of Canada announced its intent to require COVID-19 vaccination for employees in the federally regulated air, rail, and marine transportation sectors and its travellers. Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that, as of Read More…
Fumio Kishida Replaces Yoshihide Suga after only 1 year as Japan’s Prime Minister By: Almunthir Alghamdi Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s Prime Minister’s sudden resignation from his role was partly due to his struggles to meet the public expectations for containing the COVID-19 pandemic. Another reason was the Prime Minister’s decision to hold the Olympics in Tokyo Read More…
Leaked financial records expose world leaders for avoiding taxes By: Rawan Alshehri Investigations have exposed another massive financial tax haven for the super wealthy and heads of states. The Pandora Papers recent leak includes some of the most powerful names in the world. From the of King of Jordan, to former British Prime Minister Tony Read More…
Facebook has been force-feeding users its addiction pills for years Another Facebook whistleblower comes forward to again warn the public and the US Congress of the dangers of Facebook. Fortunately for Facebook, they are protected by the flawed US internet law section 230. Section 230 further provides “Good Samaritan” protection from civil liability for operators Read More…
Adult and Youth Winners to Receive $950,000 in Cash and Scholarships for Getting Both Doses By choosing to become fully immunized, 17 Manitobans have protected themselves against COVID-19 and also won cash and scholarship prizes totalling $950,000 in the second round of the Vax to Win lottery, Crown Services Minister Jeff Wharton and Advanced Education, Read More…
Japanese animes have strengthened japan’s economy and international relationship By: Maha Altamim Japan is a country that has a unique culture that is distinct from any other country. However, Japan nowadays is well-known for its worldwide loved “Anime“, which is derived from the English word “Animation” and “Manga” which are graphic comics. Besides the entertainment Read More…
The injunction bans activities that obstruct traffic and access to motorways and major roads in and around London. The UK government has taken out a fresh injunction to target protesters who cause disruption on any of the highways on the Strategic Road Network linked to the M25 in the southeast. The new injunction bans activities that obstruct traffic and access to motorways and major roads Read More…
Professional athletes can recognize the accomplishments of their opponents. In professional sports, athletes have a saying, “game recognize game.” Meaning, I recognize your accomplishments and appreciate the work you did for your city/country. The candidates of the various parties campaigning to be Canada’s next Prime Minister could learn a thing or two from professional athletes Read More…
Canada makes its presents felt in Dubai By: Global Affairs Canada Canada is ready to welcome the world at Expo 2020 Dubai, which will run from October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Canada’s participation at this world exposition, which includes more than 190 countries and international organizations, will showcase Canada’s Read More…
New green paper establishes government’s view on how to put in place the regulatory framework needed for the safe use of Fusion Energy. The UK will become the first country in the world to detail how it would legislate to ensure the safe and effective rollout of fusion energy, outlined in a Fusion Green Paper Read More…
The illegal wildlife trade, currently estimated to be worth up to £17 billion globally per year. Endangered species including tigers, orangutans, pangolins and rosewood trees will be better protected under a range of projects funded by the government this year aimed at tackling the damaging illegal wildlife trade. Seventeen conservation projects across the globe will Read More…
The current gas crisis in the UK is resulting in long lineups at the pump. By: Rawan Alshehri Multiple gas companies around the UK have reported a shortage of gas supplies in the past few days. This news naturally has driven many people to panic buying, and long queues of vehicles started to form at Read More…
The African Swine Fever is a disease that is preventable By: Maha Altamimi On September 20, the Chief Veterinary Officer in Haiti, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland reported a positive case of the African Swine Fever ( ASF). The disease was tested through a collaboration between the US Department of Agriculture and the World Health Organization Read More…
Bill C-5, Sets September 30, For National Day For Truth And Reconciliation Reconciliation with the Canadian Indigenous community has been the precipice of the Trudeau administration. Canada’s dismal and at times tragic tragic history with its Indigenous people stem from decades of systematic racism and ignorance of them, their culture, languages and teachings. In 2020, Read More…
Walkers complete emotional journey to Honour Residential School Survivors Walkers from Fox Lake Cree Nation left Gillam, Manitoba on September 18th and have arrived safely in Winnipeg. Along the way, they were joined by walkers from York Factory First Nation and Tataskweyak Cree Nation. The group will be heading to the Manitoba Legislative Building on September Read More…
September 30 Opportunity to Continue Dialogue on Impacts of Residential Schools “September 30 is an important day to remember the Survivors of the residential school system as well as the children who passed away while attending these schools,” said Grand Chief Garrison Settee. “This year more than ever, we have been learning that residential schools are Read More…
For the first time in 16 years, Germany will have a chancellor that is not Merkel. By: Almunthir Alghamdi This is a pivotal election in Germany’s modern history because, for the first time in 16 years, former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s name is not on the ballot. That means there is a whole generation of people Read More…
Obama’s groundbreaking of his Presidential Library will revitalize Chicago’s urban area. By: Rawan Alshehri Following the long-running tradition among American Presidents, former President Barack Obama celebrated the groundbreaking of the Obama Presidential Center on Monday, September 27th. According to the National Archives and Record Administration (NARA), it is the first fully digitized presidential library. The Read More…
The joint activities targeted the trafficking of drugs and weapons and the facilitation of illegal immigration in Southeast Europe. Spain, supported by Europol, coordinated Europe-wide joint action days targeting facilitation of illegal immigration, drug trafficking and trafficking of firearms. The operation took place between 15 and 18 September 2021. The operational activities involving 27 countries Read More…
More than 80 per cent of residents 12 and older now fully vaccinated Mayor John Tory announced that the City of Toronto and Team Toronto vaccination partners have now administered two doses of COVID-19 vaccine to more than 80 per cent of eligible Torontonians age 12 and older. To reach this exciting milestone, over 4.7 Read More…
China’s detention of the Two Michaels has put a strain on its relationship with Canada. By: Maha Altamimi After more than 1,000 days of being imprisoned in a Chinese cell on charges of stealing state secrets, Michael Kovrig, and Michael Spavor, were finally released. Korvig and Spavor, were arrested in December 2018 shortly after Meng Read More…
The release of the Spavor and Kovrig, puts an end to a three year imprisonment. By: Rawan Alshehri After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Friday the return of the two Canadian citizens imprisoned by the Chinese government back in 2018, their safe landing on Canadian soil remains jubilant. Although the Chinese government denies any Read More…
Kicking COVID into touch: Rugby stars support vaccine roll out Some of the country’s top rugby players have today (Tuesday 28 September) encouraged young people to get their COVID-19 vaccine as they discuss their personal experiences of the pandemic. Ahead of Round 3 of the Premiership Rugby this weekend, a new film has been released Read More…
Nova Scotia parents expect better transparency from their elected officials By: Nova Scotia Parents for Public Education The group Nova Scotia Parents for Public Education (NSPFPE) feels the Nova Scotia Government should be treating announcements of in-school Covid cases the same as other exposure notifications. To help keep people informed the group has been tracking Read More…
Paul’s resignation comes amid her pending leadership review The election of Annamie Paul as the new leader of the Federal Green Party back in October 2020 officially signalled the end of the Elizabeth May era. Although Paul had won the party leadership, she did not have the overwhelming support of the party members when considering Read More…
Pacquiao says he is ready to retire, but is he? By: Maha Altamimi One of the greatest boxing stars of all time, Manny (Pac Man) Pacquiao, is well known for winning boxing titles in more weight classes than any other boxer in history, and for his charitable work in the Filipino community. Pacquiao has recently Read More…
US Government drops charges against Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou After nearly three years of detention in a Chinese prison, Michael Spavor and Michael Korvig are on their way home to Canada. Both men were being arbitrarily detained as retaliation for Huawei’s CFO’d detention at the request of the Trump administration. The US government has been Read More…
Minister Jean Boulet announces improved benefits for low-income workers benefiting from the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan. The Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Solidarity and Minister responsible for the Mauricie region, Mr Jean Boulet, announces an improvement in the measure to increase benefits from the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP). Thus, parents earning less Read More…
$200,000 for Indigenous-led, Healing-Focused Programming During Truth and Reconciliation Week. The Manitoba government is providing $200,000 to seven Indian Residential School Healing Centres and other events starting the week of Sept. 27, Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations Minister Alan Lagimodiere announced today. “Our government is committed to learning and advancing reconciliation by supporting Indigenous programming Read More…
President Biden Addresses the General Assembly of the United Nations By: Rawan Alshehri In his first UN General Assembly as a Commander-in-Chief, President Biden stated his administration’s position regarding many issues facing the world, as he urges the world leaders to unite and work on finding solutions for these global challenges. President Biden emphasized how Read More…
Saudis are celebrating the country’s 91st national day, with the slogan of “She is home to us.” By: Almunthir Alghamdi Today the 23rd of September, Saudi Arabia celebrates its 91st national day. The national holiday celebrates the unification of the lands of Saudi Arabia and the renaming them from the Kingdom of Nejd and Hejaz Read More…
Pulling the plug on consumer frustration and e-waste: Commission proposes a common charger for electronic devices. Today, the EU Commission takes an important step against e-waste and consumer inconvenience, caused by the prevalence of different, incompatible chargers for electronic devices. Years of working with the industry on a voluntary approach already brought down the number Read More…
Gurvinder Singh has seen his sexual assault sentence increased following an intervention by the then Solicitor General. A London commuter has seen his sentence increased following an intervention by the then Solicitor General, the Rt Hon Lucy Frazer QC MP. On separate occasions, Gurvinder Singh, 36, sexually assaulted two women whilst travelling on public transport Read More…
Canadians happy with the Liberal government’s handling of the pandemic and economy. By: Rawan Alshehri After months of speculation, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Rideau Hall in August to ask newly-minted Governor-General Mary Simon to dissolve the 43rd Parliament. That dissolution of parliament lead to a short election period that was held on Monday, September Read More…
The Pfizer kids vaccine is now being reviewed by the US FDA for approval. By : Almunthir Alghamdi Since March 2020 the world has experienced what it is like to live in a pandemic, we’ve been hearing about the old ones who lived through plagues and dangerous flues, but for the first time, we have Read More…
The Pfizer kids vaccine is now being reviewed by the US FDA for approval By: Almunthir Alghamdi Since March 2020 the world has experienced what it is like to live in a pandemic, we’ve been hearing about the old ones who lived through plagues and dangerous flues, but for the first time, we have experienced Read More…
The global crisis is a battle of the unvaccinated By: Maha Altamimi The race for a COVID-19 vaccine became the number one priority for every major world leader at the start of the pandemic. And for the first time centuries, the world was united against a common foe, the Coronavirus. However, with the development of various COVID-19 vaccines, fully inoculated people are still Read More…
Will the results on election day be the change Canadians want? Minority governments rarely last as history has shown Canadians. So in October 2020, to have the Liberal government survive two votes of no confidence within 30 days is an anomaly. Earlier this year, Trudeau and the Federal Liberals asked for a vote of no Read More…
Justice for J6 in support of the January 6th terrorist attack, confirms America still has a huge problem with support for domestic terrorists. January 6, 2021, will be known as the day a sitting US President incited a terrorist attack on his own country. President Donald Trump and many of the Republican Party members have abdicated their Read More…
Shoal Lake 40 is one of 109 First Nation communities to have their boiled water advisory lifted under the Liberal government. Water is a fundamental human right essential to the survival of humanity, whereas Canada’s Indigenous people for decades have been denied that basic right to clean drinking water. Science states that a human being Read More…
Province supports vulnerable people experiencing homelessness during COVID-19 The Ontario government is providing $7.75 million to help create a permanent emergency shelter for women and families experiencing homelessness in Windsor. “Our government’s Social Services Relief Fund is designed to provide immediate housing and homelessness program relief in communities across Ontario,” said Steve Clark, Minister of Read More…
B.C. Secures Housing For People at risk of homelessness in Abbotsford ABBOTSFORD – The Province, through BC Housing, has secured affordable housing for the Many Ways Home Housing Society residents who were facing eviction in Abbotsford. “Our government took decisive action to ensure these residents would not be left without housing and can continue to Read More…
Retirement is just around the corner (NC) As more Canadians near and enter retirement age, there are more new and innovative housing options to consider than ever before. Whether you’re planning for yourself or your parents, here are some exciting possibilities to think about, as well as the pros and cons: Aging in placeAn attractive Read More…
West Virginia’s giving away free guns in the vaccine lottery hoping to see its rates increase. America continues to reach grim milestones in the fight against COVID-19 with over 660,000 people dying from the virus. Even though the US has seen a major uptick in vaccination, there still is a significant amount of the popular Read More…
Ne pas reconnaître le travail accompli en matière de réconciliation par le gouvernement fédéral est fallacieux. Dans les sports professionnels, les athlètes ont un dicton : « le jeu reconnaît le jeu ». Autrement dit, je reconnais vos réalisations et j’apprécie le travail que vous avez fait pour votre ville/pays. Les candidats des différents partis Read More…
Failing to acknowledge any work being done on reconciliation by the federal government is disingenuous. In professional sports, athletes have a saying, “game recognizes game.” Meaning, I recognize your accomplishments and appreciate the work you did for your city/country. The candidates of the various parties campaigning to be Canada’s next Prime Minister could learn a Read More…
Comment le chef du Parti Bloq Québécois Yves-François Blanchet souhaite prioriser le Québec plutôt que le grand pays nuit au Canada. Il n’y aura jamais de premier ministre Bloq Québécois au Canada. Si vous vouliez être le chef du Canada, les citoyens doivent voter pour l’un des représentants de votre parti appelé « députés » Read More…
How Bloq Québécois Party Leader Yves-François Blanchet wishes to prioritize Quebec rather than the greater country hurts Canada. There will never be a Bloq Québécois Prime Minister in Canada. If you wanted to be the leader of Canada, citizens must vote for one of your party’s representatives called ‘Members of Parliament’ or ‘MPs.’ The Conservative Read More…
Westjet joins the ranks of airline carriers making vaccination mandatory for employees. Since September 1, 2020, WestJet was one of the first air carriers to implement a zero-tolerance policy in support of the requirement for all guests, over the age of two, to wear masks, face coverings and respect COVID-19 health orders. Non-compliant guests will Read More…
A new government-backed app will help drivers to see which electric vehicles best suit their lifestyle. Drivers up and down the UK can explore making the switch to an electric vehicle this World Electric Vehicle (EV) day with a new government-backed app the Transport Secretary has set out today. As the UK prepares to host the COP26 climate summit Read More…
Province welcomes and encourages private-sector market innovation TORONTO — The Ontario government is publicly launching the technology and standards that will build Ontario’s digital identity ecosystem, which will empower simpler, faster and better access to more convenient and secure online services. As one of the first jurisdictions in North America to publish this information, Ontario continues to Read More…
Il faut se poser de sérieuses questions sur la façon dont les drogues continuent de s’introduire dans le système carcéral Canadien. Les établissements correctionnels du Canada sont censés être parmi les endroits les plus sûrs au monde et sont censés être sans drogue, mais ce n’est pas le cas. Qu’elles soient à sécurité minimale ou Read More…
Serious questions need to be asked how drugs continue to make their way into the Canadian Prison System. Correctional facilities across Canada are supposed to be some of the most secure places on earth and are meant to be drug-free, however, that is not the case. Whether it being minimum or maximum security, Canadian prisons Read More…
İklim değişikliğiyle doğrudan bağlantılı orman yangınlarından her yıl on milyonlarca hektar yok oluyor. M.Ö. orman yangınları, 868.619 hektardan fazla orman ve vahşi yaşam habitatını yok ederek hızlı bir oranda yanmaya devam ediyor. İtfaiyeciler eyalet genelinde sürekli olarak yangınlarla mücadele ediyor ve toplam aktif yangın sayısı 210’a ulaştı. Yakma mevsiminin zirvesinde, Britanya Kolombiyası’nda 1.583 aktif yangın Read More…
Tens of millions of hectares are destroyed each year from wildfires directly related to climate change. The B.C wildfires continue to burn at a rapid rate destroying over 868,619 hectares of forestry and wildlife habitats. Firefighters have been continuously fighting fires throughout the province bringing the total active fires to 210. At the height of Read More…
Hours after El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender, the cryptocurrency fell in price. On Tuesday Morning, September 7th, 2021, El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as an official currency. The dollar is now legal tender throughout the entirety of the country. Yet despite months of planning, numerous errors occurred on launch day. Read More…
Assaulting the Prime Minister is not how Canadians are supposed to act. Disgusting displays of violence towards Canada’s Prime Minister Trudeau continued on his campaign trail during this Labour Day weekend. What is being called a group of right-winged anti-vaxxers, hurled obscenities, racial slurs, and literal rocks at the Prime Minister while he was campaigning Read More…
Tourists will need to be fully vaccinated to enter Canada. As was announced on July 19, the Government of Canada will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals meeting the conditions to enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) purposes starting on September 7, 2021. This decision is based on the latest available data, scientific evidence and epidemiological situation both in Read More…
Les Canadiens sont extrêmement satisfaits des réponses du premier ministre Trudeau lors du premier débat français des chefs. Hier soir, le premier débat des chefs a vu les chefs de leurs partis respectés passer à l’attaque, dans l’espoir de marquer un coup de grâce contre le premier ministre Trudeau. Comme tout bon boxeur, le Premier Read More…
Canadians are overwhelmingly happy with Prime Minister Trudeau’s answers in the first leaders French debate. Last night’s first leaders’ debate saw the leaders of their respected parties on the attack, hoping to score a knockout punch against Prime Minister Trudeau. Like any good boxer, the Prime Minister went twelve rounds and never hit the mat, Read More…
In the past four years, the Government of B.C. has approved more than $1.2 billion in seismic upgrades. VANCOUVER – Students and staff are returning to General Wolfe Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary now that they are seismically safe schools. “Starting a new school year is always exciting, and now students and staff at General Read More…
Goertzen is signalling more changes are to come during his short term as premier. The first day on the job Kelvin Goertzen appears poised to make the most of his two-month term as Manitoba’s 23rd Premier by withdrawing several controversial Bills. Bill 64 is designated as ‘The Education Modernization Act’. The Bill would eliminate democratically Read More…
Senate leader recommends a slate of progressive candidates to fill Eastern New York’s Federal Courts New York, N.Y. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced today that he has recommended three exceptional women attorneys to serve as judges on the prestigious United States District Courts for the Southern District and Eastern Districts of New Read More…
Goertzen will act as interim leader of the P.C party until a new leader is chosen on October 30th and will assume the Premiership. Today, Manitobans wake up to a new Premier, Kelvin Goertzen. The Minister of Health and Deputy Premier received the overwhelming support of the P.C caucus to act as the province 23rd Read More…
Edmonton Mayor Iveson is at odds with Alberta Premier Kenney on mask mandates as the provinces continue to see record cases on a daily basis. As Alberta enters another consecutive day of over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19, the city of Edmonton vote 8-3 to reinstate mask mandates in all indoor places. The reality of Read More…
UN Security Council adopted resolution 2593, setting out the Council’s expectations of the Taliban With all US personnel and other foreign diplomats and citizens evacuated from Afghanistan, the Taliban are now in firm control of the country. A country that is rich in minerals and natural resources, but lacks the knowledge and skills to extract Read More…
The U.S. government will continue to support Madagascar’s efforts to provide essential human services to vulnerable populations. U.S. donated nearly 300,000 pre-packed humanitarian meals from the U.S. Department of Defense to the regional office of the Bureau National de Gestion des Risques et Catastrophes (BNGRC) and Catholic Relief Services in an official handover ceremony on August 25. “This $2.1 Read More…
Canada already faces a housing shortage, the new rules on lending makes homeownership more complicated. (NC) If you’re in the market for a new home or follow real estate news, you’re likely aware of Canada’s new mortgage stress test rules that came into effect in June. While the new rules are designed to help cool Read More…
Canada’s homeless population crisis has gotten worse and requires a bold new direction from the federal government. “Homelessness is a widespread social concern in Canada and many other developed countries. More than 235,000 people in Canada experience homelessness in any given year, and 25,000 to 35,000 people may be experiencing homelessness on any given night.” Read More…
Prime Minister Trudeau was forced to cancel several campaign stops due to safety concerns amidst unruly protestors. As Canadians, we all have the right to peaceful protest and take part in the Canadian political process. What took place yesterday on the campaign stops in Nobleton and Bolton Ontario, not only put a risk to the Read More…
The deadly suicide attacks in Afghanistan further complicates the Norwegians military evacuation plans. Over the past two weeks, Norway has been carrying out a complex evacuation operation under enormous time pressure, and during this period has evacuated close to 1,000 people from Kabul. Some 400 Norwegian citizens and people with close ties to Norway have Read More…
Alberta’s decision to due away with COVID-19 restrictions has become a nightmare for Premier Kenney. One month ago, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr Deena Hinshaw announced the province’s plan to move away from public health restrictions by mid-august. Despite the rise daily in COVID-19 cases and the decrease in vaccination Read More…
The new aid is added to the already €10 Haiti received in 2020. An EU Humanitarian Air Bridge operation consisting of two flights is delivering more than 125 tonnes of life-saving materials to humanitarian organisations active in Haiti, as part of the EU response to the earthquake that hit the country on 14 August. The Read More…
75% of Canadians 12 and up are double vaxxed Canada’s COVID-19 response has been among the best in the world at getting their citizens vaccinated and preventing a full-out four and fifth wave. The country as a whole has seen an uptick in vaccination over the weeks bringing the national average to 75%. In some Read More…
ISIS is about to be on the receiving end of the American military, and not even the Taliban can stop them from hunting in Afghanistan. Kabul – When the Taliban rolled into Kabul and the president exiting the country with all but the shirt on his back, the people of Afghanistan knew changes are going Read More…
The trainees were drawn from various Somali police stations in Jowhar and included 15 women officers. Fifty-six officers of the HirShabelle State Police have undergone a five-day training on Public order management. The trainees were drawn from various police stations in Jowhar and included 15 women officers. Jointly organised with the HirShabelle State Ministry of Read More…
Des résultats défavorables aux élections générales de septembre scelleront certainement la confiance de quelques chefs de parti. Les élections ont des conséquences et après le 20 septembre, de nouveaux visages pourraient être à la tête de leur parti respectif avant les prochaines élections générales. Bloc Québécois Lors des dernières élections fédérales, personne ne s’attendait à Read More…
Unfavourable outcomes in the September general election will certainly seal the faith of a few party leaders. Elections have consequences and after September 20th, there may be new faces leading their respective party heading into the next general election. Bloc QuebecoisIn the last Federal election, no one expected the party lead by Yves-François Blanchet would Read More…
No room for Nazi symbols or any form of hate in politics In every election, there are always acts of vandalism and racism towards candidates, and just yesterday, two candidates running in ridings with a large Jewish population had their signs tagged by Nazi and hates symbols. Candidates already face public scrutiny for putting their Read More…
Winnipeg Centre will be won by Liberal candidate Paul Ong or NDP candidate Leah Gazan on election night. Winnipeg Centre, currently represented by Leah Gazan, the NDP incumbent, seeking her second term in a riding that is the second poorest in the country next to Prime Minister Trudeau’s Papineau. Gazan won her seat in 2019, Read More…
MDG, the trusted source keeping North Americans connected during the global pandemic. Global pandemics are once in a generation and unless you were considered an essential service worker, you were one of the tens of millions of North Americans that worked from home. Then there is online learning that transformed every dining room and kitchen table Read More…
As of Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout B.C. to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 as B.C. prepares for the fall and respiratory illness season. A new order from the provincial health officer will require people 12 and older to wear masks in indoor public settings, Read More…
Hochul, then assistant governor replaced Cuomo amidst allegations of sexual assault. Earlier today, Kathy Hochul was sworn in as the 57th Governor of the State of New York, joined by immediate family members, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Hochul previously served as New York/’s assistant governor up until the resignation of Cuomo. Cuomo was found Read More…
The Paralympic games that was delayed for a year due to COVID-19 was declared open. After a year’s delay Japanese Para athletes Yui Kamiji, Shunsuke Uchida and Karin Morisaki turn and wave after lighting the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Flame in the Olympic cauldron and Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially declared Tokyo 2020 open this morning. The four-hour opening Read More…
Ontario’s vaccination and Delta COVID-19 rates are both trending upwards. As the Delta variant continues to spread across Ontario, there are signs of optimism seeing that a major vaccine milestone has been reached over the weekend. In the City of Toronto, two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine has been administered to 75 per cent of Read More…
The FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine marks a major milestone in the fight against COVID-19. At the start of COVID-19, no one thought it would turn out to be the worst global pandemic of the century. Many in the early days dismissed the deadly virus as the flu that will go away within days. Read More…
Most trades are recognized internationally and provide a great source of income to live and raise a family within Canada. Decades ago, it would be hard-pressed to find a woman working within the various trades industry dominated by men. Fortunately, society has evolved enough to understand that given the opportunity, women can do any job Read More…
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse has won gold in the men’s 100-metre race at the 2021 Prefontaine Classic Games. By Donovan Martin On August 21, 2021, in the men’s 100-metre race, Canadian Andre De Grasse narrowly outran his competition, winning gold in the Prefontaine Classic Games. In both third and second, America had runners. Ronnie Read More…
UK Government seeks public and industry views on plans to safeguard welfare of imported puppies and dogs. New plans to crack down on puppy smuggling and ban the import of dogs with cropped ears or docked tails have been set out by the UK Government today. The new powers, which also include raising the minimum Read More…
Jamaica 1,2,3 At Prefontaine Classic, Sha’Carri Richardson, Dead Last Leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games, there was much talk about the US 100m Champion Sha’Carri Richardson being the favourite to win the women 100m finals by most American sports agencies. What was missing was the blatant disrespect for the reigning Olympic gold medal Read More…
Many fear Henri will be upgraded to hurricane status By Dami Igbinyemi As Tropical Storm Henri approaches the Atlantic Provinces of Canada, Islanders are encouraged to monitor Environment Canada for updates and weather warnings. A statement released by Environment Canada yesterday says that Tropical Storm Henri is expected to hit all of Nova Scotia as Read More…
The number of women in professional and technical jobs in the Middle East is projected to double by 2030. By Maryam Razzaq Despite the challenges that the West attributes to women in the Middle East, the advancing of the role of women in Middle Eastern society and economy is a common drive for change in the Read More…
The Ontario Government commits over $20 million to agri-farming technology. By Dami IgbinyemiErnie Hardeman, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced the Agri-tech Innovation Program back in April 2021. This was a $22 million cost-share program that will help farming operators and processor businesses invest in innovative technology by providing up to 60% Read More…
Manitoba schools requiring staff, students and visitors to be vaccinated as the Fall term approaches. By Maryam Razzaq Manitoba’s largest universities alongside several other post-secondary schools require students and staff to be prove that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be able to be on university and school premises. On Thursday morning, the Read More…
Bill 64 proposes the elimination of democratically elected school boards. Op-ed By: Uche Nwankwo (PhD) Bill 64 is designated as ‘The Education Modernization Act’. Is anyone averse to modernization? Are those Manitobans who continue to adorn their lawns with signs criticizing Bill 64 ardent believers of the doxological creed “As it was in the beginning, Read More…
The Results from the Nova Scotian 64th General Assembly Election held on August 17, 2021, are in. By Dami Igbinyemi The 2021 Nova Scotia general election took place yesterday to elect members of the 64th General Assembly of Nova Scotia. Each General Assembly of the legislature for Nova Scotia comes to an end via dissolution, Read More…
The former Bad Boy rapper has returned to the US-Belize to strengthen relations thanks partially to the campaigning of P Diddy. By Donovan Martin In the year 2000, Shyne debuted with his self-titled album. One year before its release, however, Shyne was arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault, and reckless endangerment after he shot at Read More…
Wadi Kaam Dam, once holding about 33 million cubic meters of water, has entirely dried up due to an ever-warming climate As concerns about water availability in Libya grow due to climate change and conflict, the UN’s humanitarian office (UNOCHA) today commemorates World Humanitarian Day and launched #TheHumanRace – a global challenge for climate action Read More…
Garrison Settee second term victory was expected and unanimous Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. held an election for the position of Grand Chief today at the MKO’s 40th Annual General Assembly. The candidates for the role of Grand Chief were Ken Bighetty and Garrison Settee the incumbent. Chiefs, Councillors, and Headmen of MKO Nations were eligible to vote in Read More…
Blame lies squarely on the politicians and media outlets that spread misinformation for financial gains. By Dami Igbinyemi As of yesterday, there are 37.1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States, with 623 thousand deaths. The case count for August 17th was 139,872 cases, 83,291 hospitalization and 696 deaths. The states with the Read More…
Many corporations continue to print massive amounts of paper and plastic coupons, overproducing waste. By Donovan Martin Jr It is undeniable that we are amidst a climate crisis. And it is big organizations and corporations that are responsible for the most emissions and production of waste. One of the most overproduced yet seldom-used waste is Read More…
Transport Canada will be reviewing the flight black box to determine the cause of the crash By Maryam Razzaq On Monday evening a twin-engine Rockwell Aero Commander 690 B crashed shortly after takeoff around 9:12pm. The plane was on its way to Dryden, Ontario before it crashed at the local airport. President and CEO of Read More…
Manitoba is one of several provinces that offered incentives to get vaccinated By Dami Igbinyemi Premier Brian Pallister and Manny Atwal, President and CEO of Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries announced the first winners of the provinces Vax to Win Lottery. This lottery offered Manitobans who got their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on or Read More…
Thousands have been evacuated from southern France as wildfires take over the country. By Donovan Martin An intense heatwave has been terrorizing Europe, sparking wildfires across Europe. Across southern Europe and the Mediterranean, temperatures have been upwards of 40 degrees. France is one of the many countries whose plant life caught fire due to the Read More…
Ontario sets up vaccine clinics in schools to increase vaccinations come September By Dami Igbinyemi With schools opening up in September, the risk of COVID-19 increases significantly. That is why health officials are encouraging anyone eligible for the vaccine to get their doses as they have proved to be a very effective tool in the Read More…
Mass exodus at Kabul airport in Afghanistan leave 7 dead as civilians try to flee the country now controlled by the Taliban. By Maryam Razzaq Reports came over the weekend of the Taliban successfully taking over the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul after the President, Ashraf Ghani fled the country. Ghani, a man who once promised Read More…
Canadians across the country will soon benefit from affordable childcare By Dami Igbinyemi Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and a career. The pandemic revealed the economic issue with Early learning and childcare. Due to the closure of schools and Read More…
Haitian people are trying to navigate through the wreckage after the western part of Hispanola was struck by a massive earthquake. By Donovan Martin On August 14, 2021, a deadly, 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, killing at least 1,297 people and injuring over 5,700. This earthquake devastated not only the terrain on the western part of Read More…
The Canadian Government’s increase of the AgriRecovery from $100M to $500M By Dami Igbinyemi Due to the drought and wildfires, farmers across the country are struggling to maintain their livelihood. A drought affects livestock, soil, water, and crops, which is why the Government of Canada will continue to stand with farm families during this difficult Read More…
Trillions of dollars invested by the US over 20 years proved futile the moment they left Afghanistan. The War on Terror started in September of 2001 as a response to the New York terrorist attack. For 20 years, there has been a massive American presence in Afghanistan. Within this period of time, tens of thousands Read More…
The National Child Care plan reduces child care to $10 per day The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon have reached an agreement on an extension to the Canada–Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. Through the agreement, the Government of Canada is providing over $10.1 million in funding over four years to Read More…
Military operation established to support the drawdown of British nationals from Afghanistan As a result of recent events within Afghanistan, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed the use of military support to facilitate the next phase of drawing down British Nationals from the country, including the use of the Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft Read More…
Travelling by rail is still the only form of transportation for some Canadians By Dami Igbinyemi The Government of Canada recognizes the economic and social importance of the Canadian railway system. This is precisely why they are taking the action needed to improve the safety and security of Canada’s railway infrastructure. With the cold reality Read More…
Only three major Afghanistan cities, – Jalalabad, Mazar-i-Sharif and the country’s capital, Kabul continue to be under the control of the Afghan government. By Maryam Razzaq The Taliban have been steadily taking control over more provincial capitals in Afghanistan. On Friday, it has been confirmed that they have taken over more provincial capitals across the Read More…
Election promises are the Hallmark of any political party, but so are the disappointments once they make it into office. By Dami Igbinyemi Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the nation on Sunday evening to outline the reason his government has chosen to send Canadians to the polls in the middle of a pandemic. The Read More…
Despite the popularity of other guest hosts, Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards becomes the show’s full-time host. By Donovan Martin Jr After the unfortunate passing of Alex Trebek, Jeopardy! recognized that a replacement would be necessary. Under the guise of auditions, Jeopardy! had many guests host. For seven months, hosts ranging from TV personalities to scientists, news reporters to actors graced Read More…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Calls for Parliament to dissolve, triggering a September election. By Dami Igbinyemi After weeks of speculation over a pandemic election, Trudeau visited Rideau Hall and asked Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve the 43rd Parliament. The dissolution of parliament triggers an election scheduled for September 20th. Dissolution of Parliament officially takes Read More…
With the United States military pulling their troops by the end of August, 2021 from Afghanistan, violence and gloom once again strikes the nation. By Maryam Razzaq The United States government has been pressuring Pakistan to speak with the Taliban to organize a peace deal in Afghanistan. This comes after the negotiations between the Taliban Read More…
Prince Edward Island is to have 35 new busses to help combat climate change. By Dami Igbinyemi Governments have been taking steps to minimize and support families, businesses, and communities alike to make a better post-COVID-19 world. Canada is working with Prince Edward Island to reduce the impact of the pandemic by creating a sustainable, Read More…
114 South African firefighters are flying to Manitoba to combat the rampant wildfires. By Donovan Martin With wildfires rampant throughout Manitoba, more resources than Canada can expend are being used to combat them. With the province ablaze, international help was needed to protect citizens. And in this time of peril, over one hundred South African Read More…
The Government of Canada is ensuring that residential school’s history are never forgotten By Dami Igbinyemi Canada is listening and will continue to listen to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Survivors and their families. The Government of Canada will continue to take action to support Indigenous Peoples and communities as they respond and heal from Read More…
“I believe that now is the time for a new leader” says Pallister. By Maryam Razzaq Manitoba Premier, Brian Pallister announced Tuesday that he will be stepping down from his role as leader of the Conservative Party. Pallister has stated he will not be running for re-election in 2023 and has formally announced his resignation to allow his Read More…
Restaurants need marketing to survive in a pandemic, yet marketing is often the most overlooked By Kevin ToneyThe Marketing Coach First of all, my heart goes out to all restaurant owners, I understand that the last year has been incredibly difficult. That being said I have a few thoughts from a marketing perspective. Before the Read More…
Cuomo resignation effective in 2 weeks in light of sexual harassment investigation By Dami Igbinyemi Last week, a report by New York Attorney General Letitia James looking into several harassment allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo was released. Cuomo responded with a broadcast claiming he never touched anyone inappropriately and that his actions were taken out Read More…
“Unequivocal” that human actions have increased the Earth’s temperature and caused “widespread and rapid (climate) changes”. By Maryam Razzaq The United Nations’ (UN) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has announced a “code red for humanity” in a report that was released Monday. The report warns that the Earth will see an increase in more climate disruptions for Read More…
State-of-the-art mRNA vaccine facility to be built with leading COVID-19 developer, Moderna Inc. By Dami Igbinyemi In efforts to protect Canadians now and in the future against any epidemic or pandemic, the Government of Canada is taking action to strengthen Canada’s biomanufacturing and life science sector. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, over Read More…
Manitoba is to join other provinces in federally run daycare programs. The Government of Canada is to provide regulated child care throughout the entire country. Manitoba will join British Columbia, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island as a province with federalized child care. (It should be noted that Yukon Territory also Read More…
The Canadian border is now open to fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents. By Donovan Martin Jr. For more than a year and a half, the border between Canada and the United States has been shut down because of COVID-19 restrictions. Yet because of increased vaccination rates in both countries, restrictions have eased and Read More…
The murder of a former Pakistan diplomat’s daughter, Noor Mukadam has been taking the country by storm as calls for urgent reform to protect women are made. By Maryam Razzaq Noor Mukadam, 27, was allegedly murdered after being tortured and killed by a close acquittance – Zahir Jaffer, a 30-year-old of dual Pakistan-US nationality, belonging Read More…
The Tokyo 2020 Games; 17 days of competition now over By Dami Igbinyemi After 16 days of competition, the Olympic flame was extinguished, and IOC President Thomas Bach declared the Games closed. The Tokyo Olympics Games came to an end yesterday with a small closing ceremony similar to the opening ceremony. The two-hour ceremony set Read More…
Quebec is to establish vaccine passports throughout their province in the coming year. By Dami Igbinyemi Québec has reported 305 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, August 5, 2021, bringing their totalnumber of confirmed cases to 378,462. 60 new people were hospitalized with 16 of them in theICU. There were no reported deaths yesterday leaving the Read More…
With the silver win in the men’s 5000-metre race, Ahmed becomes the all-time North American record holder for distance. By Maryam Razzaq Canada’s Mohammed Ahmed wins silver in the men’s 5000-metre race in the Tokyo Olympics. Although Mohammed Ahmed was in the middle of the pack for most of the race, he finished off with a sprint Read More…
For years Winnipeg has held the ominous title of Murder Capital of Canada By Dami Igbinyemi On the evening of July 31st, 2021, a 41-year-old male was assaulted at a shared residence in the 400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Two residences were having a heated argument that led to a physical altercation in which the Read More…
Team Canada’s women’s team has won gold, beating Sweden in the Olympic soccer championship game. By Donovan Martin Jr. After a 90 minute game, with two periods of extended time, and a sudden death penalty round, the game has concluded. Canada has beaten Sweden at the Olympic women’s soccer championship at the 2020 Tokyo Games. Read More…
At 31-years old, Warner is the oldest competitor in the 21-man field. By Maryam Razzaq Damian Warner records the highest score in Olympic history to win Canada’s first gold medal in the men’s decathlon. “It’s been a long two days. When you go through the whole battle of the decathlon and finally finish and get Read More…
Government of Canada commits $6 billion to Quebec’s early learning childcare By Dami Igbinyemi The Quebec network of educational childcare services was launched in 1997, with the goal of providing quality affordable places for kids under six to learn. Quebec has been leading the charge in early childcare learning across the country and the Government Read More…
Ontario’s in-home vaccination program is one of the largest in Canada By Dami Igbinyemi In order to move past COVID-19 and towards normalcy, people have to get vaccinated. Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people, making it the fourth largest city in North America. The city understands the importance of getting people vaccinated Read More…
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are to play Football in front of fans for the first time since 2019. By Donovan Martin Jr. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are back in action. It’s been well over a year since they had a match with live fans, yet with restrictions eased, they are able to play once again Read More…
EU has purchased 100 million doses of the Novavax vaccine with an option for another 100 million more Today, the European Commission has approved its seventh Advanced Purchase Agreement (APA) with a pharmaceutical company to ensure access to a potential vaccine against COVID-19 in Q4 of 2021 and in 2022. Under this contract, Member States Read More…
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse has won gold in the men’s 200-metre race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. By Donovan Martin On August 4, 2021, in the men’s 200-metre race, Canadian Andre De Grasse narrowly outran his competition, winning his first gold medal. This makes Canada’s first gold in the 200-m race in 93 years. Read More…
Indigenous Service Canada Continues its commitment to providing clean drinking water on first nations reserves. By Dami Igbinyemi Science states that a human being can last 3 weeks without food but can only last 3-4 days without water. Dehydration sets in and they go into shock becoming vegetative. In other words, water is the most Read More…
Turkey is experiencing devastating wildfires which are making their way through villages and forests By Maryam Razzaq The southern coastline of Turkey is burning as fires continue to make their way through the Antalya Manavgat district. Thick smoke can be visibly seen in the sky as Turkish firefighters and authorities attempt to bring the fires Read More…
New York Governor Cuomo Faces Impeachment If He Does Not Resign By Dami Igbinyemi A long-awaited report issued by New York Attorney General Letitia James into several harassment allegations against Governor Andrew Cuomo went public yesterday. The four-month investigation found that Cuomo sexually harassed current and former state employee as well as several women outside Read More…
Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has been granted a Polish humanitarian visa, after refusing to return home out of fear for her safety. By Donovan Martin Jr On Sunday, August 1, 2021, 24-year-old Olympian Krystsina Tsimanouskaya was taken to the Haneda Airport in Tokyo. Belarus, her country of origin, demanded her return. However, Tsimanouskaya refused to Read More…
US is alarmingly close to full-scale COVID lockdown as over 90 million Americans are still unvaccinated. By Dami Igbinyemi The average number of new cases reported each day within the United States nearly doubled in the past week, with the number of hospitalizations increasing in many states, the need to get vaccinated is at its Read More…
The future looks bright for Manitobans as many public health restrictions are lifted By Maryam Razzaq The Manitoba government announced the new official public health orders for the province. Of the new guidelines, the mandatory mask mandate for indoor public spaces will be lifted effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 7. “Public health will Read More…
Kevin McCarthy should know threats of violence against women is not how a Congress leader should behave By Dami Igbinyemi GOP House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy appears to be getting more desperate on becoming Speaker of the House. While giving a speech at a fundraiser dinner to approximately 1,400 Republicans in Tennessee, McCarthy talked about Read More…
Extensive real-world data shows vaccines are safe and highly effective for pregnant women The UK’s largest clinical trial investigating the best gap between first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses for pregnant women is being launched in England today. Following 130,000 pregnant women being vaccinated in the US and no safety concerns being raised, the Pfizer/BioNTech Read More…
Canada has beaten the United States in the Olympic women’s soccer semi-finals. By Donovan Martin Jr In a gruelling game, Canada has stripped the United States’ ability to progress in the Olympic women’s soccer championship at the 2020 Tokyo Games. On August 2, 2021, at the Ibaraki Kashima Stadium, the Canadian team beat the Americans Read More…
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, 1,2,3, Gold, Silver and Bronze. Leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games, there was much talk about the US 100m Champion Sha’Carri Richardson being the favourite to win the women 100m finals by most American sports agencies. What was missing was the blatant disrespect for the reigning Olympic gold medal champion, Read More…
Canada’s female Olympian are owning the podium By Dami Igbinyemi Here is a look at the 2020 Summer Olympic wins you missed. Team Canada wins its first medal of Tokyo 2020 in swimming on July 24, 2021. The second-place medal was won in the Women’s 4x100m freestyle relay event with Kayla Sanchez, Taylor Ruck, Rebecca Smith, and Read More…
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces appointments of five new members to the Senate By Maryam Razzaq Karen Sorenson will represent Alberta, David Arnot will represent Saskatchewan and Michèle Audette, Amina Gerba and Clément Gignac will represent Quebec in the Canadian Senate. Based on the advice of the Prime Minister, the Governor-General appoints Senators to Read More…
As Manitoba’s COVID-19 cases continue to decrease, Manitobans will face fewer restrictions when socializing By Dami Igbinyemi As of yesterday, Manitoba reported 47 new cases of the COVID-19 virus bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 57,548. Of those cases, 13 were in the Winnipeg health region, 21 in the Interlake-Eastern health region, 6 Read More…
Father Rheal Forest has accused residential schools survivors of lying about the abuse they experienced for money. By Maryam Razzaq A Catholic priest in Winnipeg, Father Rheal Forest has been banned by a Winnipeg archdiocese for asserting Residential School Survivors were lying about the sexual abuse they endured in Residential Schools. He further added the Read More…
Last week, the Trudeau government announced an increase to the Canada Benefit Relief (CCB) as speculations arose of the federal parties preparing for a national election later this year. By Maryam Razzaq While children’s expenses can be a source of stress for many parents, the Canadian Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) provides relief to Canadian families Read More…
COVID-19 cases in Alberta are steadily on the rise By Dami Igbinyemi 75% of eligible Albertans have at least one dose of the vaccine while 64% of eligible Albertans are now fully vaccinated. With the new Delta variant spreading rapidly, having both doses of the vaccine is even more critical. In the last 24 hours, Read More…
COVID-19 protocols is the new normal By Leah Whitley With schools starting back up in September, students are worried about what new challenges lie ahead. Last year brought new things to the table, like social distancing, wearing masks in class, using hand sanitizer after every interaction and virtual learning. Students are worried about what will Read More…
After an 11-year investigation, the Manitoban RCMP have revealed information about sexual abuse at Fort Alexander Residential School. By Donovan Martin Jr. Fort Alexander was one of the many residential schools that opened in Canada with the explicit purpose of stripping Indigenous children of their culture. Though forceful assimilation of students at residential schools was Read More…
*** Warning this video contains graphic content, with audible gunshots *** By Dami Igbinyemi On April 24, 2021, a shooting occurred at approximately 5:30 am around College Avenue and Arlington Street in Winnipeg. Detectives in the Major Crimes Unit have been investigating the shooting involving two males in their twenties, sitting in an SUV for Read More…
Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau made the historic step to appoint Inuk leader Mary Simon as the first Indigenous Governor General in Canada. By Maryam Razzaq As Prime Minister Trudeau welcomed Mary Simons into her new role, he shared some thoughts. “Canada is a place defined by people. People who serve those around them, who Read More…
Canada has now received over 66 million vaccines, months ahead of schedule. By Dami Igbinyemi For a chance to get back to normalcy, we must move past this COVID-19 pandemic. This meansthat no one is safe until everyone is inoculated. When COVID-19 first began, the Government ofCanada made a commitment to protect the health and Read More…
Olympic athlete Simone Biles withdraws from the 2020 Tokyo Games for her mental health By Donovan Martin Olympic athlete and silver-medalist Simone Biles has withdrawn from the 2020 Olympics. This comes after her feelings of immense stress during the Games. To focus on her mental health, Simone has decided to not continue to participate in Read More…
4 officers recount their heroic efforts to protect Congress at the US Capitol By Dami Igbinyemi The House Select Committee formed to investigate the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol holds its first hearing today with testimonies from officers tasked with protecting Congress. The four testimonies will come from DC Metropolitan Police Officers Daniel Read More…
Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF provides infrastructure funding for major projects within the country By Dami Igbinyemi Communities across the country are on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic and they need know that their public services and public spaces are safe and reliable. That is why the Government of Canada has been providing huge financial Read More…
Canadian Olympian Maggie Mac Neil wins 100 m butterfly and Canada’s first gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics. By Donovan Martin Hannah Margaret McNair “Maggie” Mac Neil is the Canadian responsible for the country’s first gold in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In the women’s 100-metre butterfly swimming competition, Maggie Mac Neil beat the competition in Read More…
Nine tourists have lost their lives in a landslide in a northern Indian state, Himanchal Pradesh. By Maryam Razzaq Boulders fell and hit the vehicle in which the tourists were travelling in. Nine of the eleven tourists in the vehicle lost their lives, with 2 survivors. Members of the National Disaster Response Forces (NDRF) conducted Read More…
Canada aims to have a national childcare plan in place by the end of the year By Dami Igbinyemi Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and a career. Yet too many families across Canada lack access to affordable, high-quality childcare. Read More…
After a series of violent attacks against Canadian Muslims, Canada hosts a national summit on Islamophobia By Maryam Razzaq Canadian Muslims hope for a better future in Canada as the first federal anti-Islamophobia summit was held Thursday after a rise of deadly attacks against the Muslim community in Canada. After the June 6 attack that Read More…
The Games that was delayed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic declared open By Dami Igbinyemi After a year’s delay Tennis star Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron and Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially declared Tokyo 2020 open this morning. The four-hour opening ceremony filled with performances and music on a smaller scale kicked Read More…
The Manitoban Government has reached staggering lows in their COVID-19 numbers, successfully vaccinating a large portion of the population. The Manitoba governments message get Manitobans vaccinated has been clear, effective and continues to yield excellent results. As of July 23, 2021, there remain only 537 active cases with as little as 41 new ones today. Read More…
The simulation lab will help to better train and understand how better prevent diseases in long term care homes. By Dami Igbinyemi The Covid-19 pandemic had a major negative impact on long-term care homes in Canada, that resulted in a national review of how to better protect the most vulnerable while they are in care. Read More…
After torrential rains torment Henan province, 33 people are confirmed dead due to massive deluge. By Donovan Martin Jr. It is confirmed that over 33 people have died in the recent deluge in Henan, China’s central province. Around 617 millimetres of water fell on the province, nearly equaling Henan’s yearly average of 641 millimetres of Read More…
Tokyo Olympic organizing committee has fired the director of the opening ceremony due to a joke he made about the Holocaust during a comedy show in 1998. By Maryam Razzaq The president of the organizing committee, Seiko Hashimoto announced earlier today that director, Kentaro Kobayashi has been fired. “We found out that Mr. Kobayashi, in Read More…
Applications are now open to join the Environment and Climate Change Youth Council By Dami Igbinyemi Young Canadians aren’t just the leaders of today, they are also the leaders of the future. This is why we must do everything we can to build a better future for them, with them. Climate strikes, March for Our Read More…
Dedicated to my Mum, Isabel Sommerville, RN, BN, MPA By Anne Thompson (revised 2022 – MA- 04) Under Canadian law, a corporation is considered to be a legal person who can own property, borrow money, pay taxes, hire employees, and commence or be subject to a lawsuit. They can be guided, but they cannot care, nor Read More…
Wildfires remain rampant in Manitoba, innundating the province with smoke and haze. Donovan Martin The Manitoba Wildfire Service continues to state that there are high to extreme fire danger levels across the province. Firefighters have been continuously fighting fires throughout Manitoba. The sheer amount of smoke produced has created a haze that has loomed or Winnipeg Read More…
Though neighbouring countries, Canada and the United States could not be more different in their approach with the COVID-19 pandemic. By Maryam Razzaq In the US, the COVID-19 cases had spiralled out of control for months with resulted in overwhelmed hospitals and more than 500,000 Americans killed. Since the vaccine roll-out this past winter, there Read More…
Nunavut goes 28 days without a COVID-19 case By Dami Igbinyemi On January 25th, 2020, Canada reported its first case of COVID-19 from a 56-year-old patient “Patient Zero” returning from China. Out of all the Canadian provinces and territories, Nunavut remained the only one in Canada without a confirmed case of COVID-19 for eight months. Read More…
Billionaire Jeffery Bezos comes second in the Billionaire Space Race, losing to Richard Branson. By Donovan Martin Jr. At 8:00 a.m. CDT, on July 20, 2021, Amazon founder and billionaire Jeffery Bezos launched a spacecraft with three other passengers. This comes nine days after Richard Branson, another billionaire, launched a vessel into space. Bezos was Read More…
Canada’s goal is to reduced greenhouse gas by 12 megatonnes per year When the world seemed to come to a stop, Earth began to breathe again. With the multiple COVID-19 lockdowns, factories closed, and all transportation grounded to a halt, there was reduced polluting happening around the world. CO2 emission dropped 7% in 2020 alone Read More…
Muslims around the globe are celebrating Eid al-Adha today, which marks the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage By Maryam Razzaq In Arabic, Eid al-Adha means the “festival of sacrifice” and it is a day of celebration to mark the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage that Muslims engage in for the purpose of cleansing their Read More…
Workers will have access to over 17,000 courses with videos taught by experts that deal with high in-demand skills employers are looking for By Dami Igbinyemi Covid-19 continues to create problems for businesses, workers, job seekers and communities across the world. With businesses having to endure multiple lockdowns for over a year and a half, Read More…
Hodgkins becomes the first over 500 Insurrectionist to be sentenced to prison for their role in violent attack on the US Capitol By Dami Igbinyemi Paul Hodgkins, a Florida man that made it onto the Senate floor carrying a TRUMP flag on January 6th the day the deadly insurrection took place at the US Capitol, Read More…
After a month-long period of inhibition, the Hubble Space Telescope is fully operational again after a succesful remote repair. By Donovan Martin Jr. One of Earth’s greatest looks to the great unknown of space, the Hubble Telescope, is finally operational again. With the telescope being constructed in the 1980s and launched on April 24, 1990, Read More…
House of prayer was considered a sacred site for worshipping By Maryam Razzaq The Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is Islam’s third holiest site in occupied Jerusalem was stormed by Israeli settlers and police. Tear gas was launched, and rubber-coated bullets were used to attack Palestinian worshippers. The Israeli police forced out the peaceful worshippers from their Read More…
The majority of natural resources in Africa are owned by western corporations By Dami Igbinyemi The mineral industry of Africa is the largest mineral industry in the world, producing almost 60 metal and mineral products. The region is an important source of gold, iron, ore, uranium, and diamonds. Most of the mineral wealth remains undeveloped Read More…
Climate change impacts everything on earth. It affects the economy, our ecosystem, and natural resources. By Dami Igbinyemi Today, Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan-Woodbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change announced that the Government of Canada will be investing $3,326,206 in Project 2050: Community Climate Read More…
As water levels start to recede, the death toll rises as more bodies are uncovered after a record Central-European flood. By Donovan Martin Jr. Civilians living in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia had to be evacuated after a massive flood devastated the terrain. On July 15 and 16, 2021, torrential rains Read More…
Lagimodiere’s introduction as Manitoba’s New Minister of Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations was disastrous. By Maryam Razzaq Moments after Alan Lagimodiere is sworn in as the new Minister of Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations by Premier Brian Pallister, he makes appalling and shocking remarks about the goal of residential schools. At a time when Canada Read More…
The Waverley community has thrown their support behind Dr Nwankwo to be the next MLA The good Doctor is in! Well-known and seasoned community activist with a Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics. Dr Uche Nwankwo (call him Focus if you see him in the neighbourhood) becomes the first nominated Manitoba Liberal Party candidate for the next Manitoba Read More…
Another 16 organizations received community outreach and incentive grants in the second round of funding By Dami Igbinyemi The #ProtectMB Community Outreach and Incentive Grants in its first round funded 25 projects in communities that had a low vaccine uptake. With more than 700 organizations showing interest and more than 140 applications submitted, it is Read More…
Loosened COVID-19 restrictions will result in more of a return to normalcy, including 100% capacity outdoor events like performing arts and Bomber games.
Calvin Lugalambi is shocked by the bill he received after a 24-day stay in St. Boniface and Victoria General Hospitals in Winnipeg, Manitoba. By Maryam Razzaq Calvin Lugalambi plans to begin classes in Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba (U of M) this coming fall, after having just completed foundational courses at the International Read More…
B.C.’s Annual Emergency Health Service Budget Sits at $559.12 Million A Year By Dami Igbinyemi The national response time goal for paramedics in Canada is 8 minutes 59 seconds for the more serious emergencies. Before 2017, the province of British Columbia only met that goal 30% of the time due to the lack of resources Read More…
An anti-Muslim hate crime is being investigated by the Hamilton police department By Maryam Razzaq Hamilton, Ontario police have arrested a man who committed a violent hate crime against two Canadian women from the Muslim community. A mother and her adult daughter were peacefully walking through a Shoppers Drug Mart Plaza around 9:30 p.m. Monday Read More…
About two thirds of seniors living with dementia in Manitoba are women By Gary Elbers Winnipeg, late spring 1971, lost and hindered by pride, too ashamed to stop and ask directions. This was the challenge I faced and compounding the façade of being calm and controlled, was the fact that my fiancé Brenda (now wife) Read More…
With COVID-19 cases at a record high, and efforts to respond to a food shortage seemingly non-existent, tens of thousands of protesters flood the streets of Havana and other Cuban cities. By Donovan Martin Jr. Sunday, July 11, 2021, thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets, livid about food and medicine shortages, along with Read More…
Indigenous Service Minister Miller Made The Announcement With Leaders of The Mi’kmaw Community By Dami Igbinyemi Culture can play a big role in a person’s identity in how they see themselves and the people they associate with. Language is one of the most important parts of any culture. Every community, cultural group or ethnic group Read More…
Violent protests and riots have taken South Africa by storm as the former President Jacob Zuma is imprisoned. By Maryam Razzaq Corruption allegations have long since surrounding the former President of South Africa. The ex-leader of South Africa, Jacob Zuma turned himself in to police to serve a 15-month jail term for contempt of court Read More…
Bill C-25 Provides $5 Billion in Pandemic Support From The Federal Government By Dami Igbinyemi Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced the payment of $5 billion to provinces and territories, split up evenly per capita to further support vaccination operations as well as ensuring our health care system Read More…
If elected, North will become Manitoba’s first female Grand Chief of the AMC By Donovan Martin Jr Today the election for the newest Manitoban Grand Chief is taking place on the Long Plain First Nation and any person may view it on the AMC Facebook Love. Incumbent Grand Chief Arlen Dumas will be running against Read More…
Canada deals with another shocking discovery of at least 160 unmarked graves close to a former Residential School. By Maryam Razzaq The Penelakut Tribe from south-western British Colombia confirmed in a statement made late Monday that at least 160 unmarked graves discovered near former Kuper Island Residential School on Penelakut Island. The Kuper Island Residential Read More…
Choosing different COVID-19 vaccine brands for first and second doses a growing concern among Canadians. By Maryam Razzaq The World Health Organization (WHO)’s Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan discussed how the WHO has been receiving a lot of inquiries about individuals who are receiving their first and second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from different Read More…
R.C.M.P warns not to approach Thomas Ricardo Sanderson under any circumstances At 1:26 am on July 13, 2021, officers approached a male on Main St in Selkirk, that appeared to be under the influence of drugs. While attempting to detain him, the male pulled a black handgun from his waistband andpointed it at the officers, Read More…
A State of Emergency in Kelowna B.C. has been declared by local authorities By Dami Igbinyemi On Monday morning a crane collapsed at one of its construction sites in downtown Kelowna, B.C. Many are calling it a “catastrophic failure” that lead to multiple buildings damaged in the area of Bernard Avenue and St. Paul Street. Read More…
Unhygienic menstrual products can lead to a plethora of maladies and risks including but not limited to fungal infections, urinary infections, rashes and more. By Ashley Meelu, Daivat Bhavsar, Dr. Austin Mardon, Simreet Kaur One of the greatest underlooked issues of today’s generation is the issue of menstrual hygiene. Most people- men or women- will Read More…
Thousands of Cubans took to the streets in Havana to protest in one of Cuba’s largest anti-government demonstrations. By Maryam Razzaq Cuba is currently experiencing one of the worst economic crises since the fall of the Soviet Union, which is a direct result of the sanctions imposed by the Trump administration. Cuban civilians shouted slogans Read More…
Small Businesses can now apply for funding under the Canada Digital Adoption Small businesses are the backbone of Canada’s economy and will need help from the government to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Being able to reach more people/businesses on a digital level is essential to Canada’s long-term growth and competitiveness, and to do so Read More…
The power struggle to be Haiti’s interim president since the assassination of President Moise has crippled the nation. By Maryam Razzaq Since the assassination of President Moise at his home last week, his widow has accused his enemies of organizing the assassination to deter a democratic change in the nation. Martine Moise expanded on her Read More…
Virgin Galatic becomes the first private company to successfully take civilians to space The civilian space race has been won by Virgin billionaire Sir Richard Branson. Virgin Galatic becomes the first private space craft to rocket civilians into space. At an estimated cost of $250,000 for a thirty minute space ride, a trip to outer Read More…
After Two Days of Voting, RoseAnne Archibald Elected New National Grand Chief By Dami Igbinyemi After five rounds of voting, former Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald has been named the new National Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). ‘This is an exciting time for Indigenous People and all of Canada. As the first Read More…
Suspects in the assassination of President Moise had travelled to Haiti as early as May By Maryam Razzaq Intelligence agencies and law enforcements continue to investigate the ties of suspects from Haitian American and Colombian backgrounds to the assassination of Haiti President Moise. The investigation and manhunt continues as authorities look for various other individuals Read More…
Bill Cosby, the end of a comedic era By Araidiah Gibbons Bill Cosby is famously known for playing Dr Huxtable from the iconic Tv series that bears his name, The Cosby Show. Cosby co-produced the series with Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner that ran from 1984-1992. From the first episode that aired, the sitcom was Read More…
Premier Pallister’s remarks come after statues of the British Monarch located on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislature were toppled. Reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous people should be the staple of all administrations. The notion of reconciliation and what it means vary depending on the Government in power. Most Canadians can accept Canada has a gigantic Read More…
The Assembly of First Nations National election is too close to call The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is an assembly based on the United Nations General Assembly of First Nations represented by their chiefs. They are a national advocacy organization that represents all First Nation citizens in Canada. They were established in 1982 and Read More…
Moïse was shot in the Presidential residence early Wednesday morning by unidentified gunmen. By Maryam Razzaq With the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse, the acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph has closed the Port au Prince International Airport and announced a two-week state of emergency. Moïse was assassinated in his own home in the hills Read More…
Canada’s deployment to Afghanistan was a commitment to its NATO allies and a show of support to the Afghan people. This month marks the tenth year of the largest deployment of Canadian military personnel since the Second World War. After the Terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, by al-Qaeda, Canada initially Read More…
A “state of siege” has been declared by acting Haitian Prime Minister Claude Joseph Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in a brazen attack at the Presidential residence Wednesday as per a statement from interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph. The acting Prime Minister called it a “hateful barbaric act.” “I call on everyone to stay Read More…
Many Canadians are not away the Library and Archives Canada is and excellent source information on family genealogy (NC) Family history is a world many of us would love to explore. However, a mistaken belief that it’s an expensive hobby requiring pricy subscriptions or trips to a special library are holding back many would-be genealogists. Read More…
The exhibit was developed in conjunction with Parks Canada and the Indigenous Tourism Industry Yesterday, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, president of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Quebec, unveiled the new exhibit at the Saint-Louis Forts and Chateaux National Historic Site, along with Remy Vincent, Grand Chief of Huron-Wendat Nation. This partnership between Read More…
Provincial Parks Have Been a Great Escape For Manitobans Away From The Pandemic By Dami Igbinyemi When COVID began to escalate all public gatherings were cancelled by public health due to the safety of people, this included weddings, camping trips, concerts etc. This was devastating for everyone, but as vaccines roll outs and restrictions decrease, Read More…
Simon’s is a long time advocate for Inuk rights throughout Canada and also has served as Canada’s Ambassador to Denmark The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that on his recommendation, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved the appointment of Mary Simon as the next Governor General of Canada. As Governor General, Ms. Simon will Read More…
Garneau reaffirms Canada’s commitment to peace in the region Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau concluded his official state visit to the West Bank Monday evening, with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh and Minister of Foreign Affairs along with several key stakeholders within the region. This was the first visit to Read More…
Prime Minister Trudeau and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to visit Cowessess First Nation to sign historic child welfare law By Maryam Razzaq Today, Prime Minister Trudeau and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will be visiting Cowessess First Nation in Regina east to sign the historic child welfare law which will transfer the control of the Cowessess Read More…
UK citizens will now learn to live with the virus as it returns to normalcy In one week, the UK will begin to look a lot like it was pre COVID-19, all restrictions and mask mandates are set to end in England as the country begins the transition into Step 4, a return to normalcy Read More…
As of 12:01 a.m. EDT Monday, the first phase of easing travel restrictions has been implemented for Canadians. By Maryam Razzaq As of 12:01 a.m. EDT Monday, the first phase of easing travel restrictions has been implemented for Canada. Fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents can now skip the 14-day quarantine period upon arrival to Read More…
Disaster Financial Assistance Takes Leads in Helping BC Fires Victims As of July 2nd, the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) are now available for local government and First Nations in the regions that have been affected by the wildfires that started June 16, 2021. The DFA helps community cover disaster-based losses not covered by insurance such Read More…
Just a few months ago, India recorded over 350,000 new COVID-19 cases per day India has reported less than 40,000 (39,796) daily new cases in the last 24 hours. This is a result of sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs. India has also been witnessing a continuous fall in the active Read More…
Allen Weisselberg Charged with Fifteen Counts of Crimes of Scheme to Defraud On Thursday, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance formally indicted the Trump Organization and its Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg, of the crime scheme to defraud in the first degree during the period of March 31, 2005, to June 30, 2021. Former President Donald Read More…
Protestors topple down British monarchy statues in Winnipeg protest By Maryam Razzaq The protests called, ‘No Pride in Genocide’ was held in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 1 to protest the celebration of Canada Day in the wake of upwards of 1,000 bodies of Indigenous children being found in former Residential schools across the country. Read More…
With the discovery of more mass graves of Indigenous children, comes a renewed sense of grief, sadness and trauma for Indigenous victims and survivors. By Maryam Razzaq In recent weeks, there have been hundreds of unmarked graves discovered at former Residential Schools across Canada. On June 30, the Lower Kootenay Band informed the public that Read More…
Increased wages improves standard of living for all Canadians By Dami Igbinyemi Why should we increase minimum wage? Because it helps families keep up with the price of inflation while maintaining or improving standards of living. Increases wages tend to corollate with a rise in consumer spending. More consumer spending leads to job creation with Read More…
Indigenous leaders are calling on all Canadians to use July 1st as a day to honour former Residential Schools victims and survivors. By Maryam Razzaq In the past couple months, Canada dealt with several somber reminders of one of the most gruesome, violent, and darkest chapter in its history of the federation, prompting many communities across Read More…
Over $390,000 was awarded to the 25 recipients of the ProtectMB Grant Since the pandemic hit, Canadians have been looking for a way back to normalcy and the fastest way back to normalcy is through vaccination. However, some are still weary of vaccines due to the spread of misinformation. With a decrease in infection numbers, Read More…
Cosby is to be released immediately form state prison Bill Cosby in the 80’s changed the perception of what it is to be a Black American family. For decades black families have been portrayed on tv as broken, uneducated and often without the presence of a positive male role model. With the advent of The Read More…
The committee will be without any members of the Republican Party after they voted against a bipartisan committee January 6, 2021, will be known as the day a sitting US President incited an attack on his own country. President Donald Trump and many of the Republican Party members have abdicated their duty to serve the people and Read More…
Alberta becomes the latest province to enter the vaccine lottery The vast majority of Canadians do not need to be incentivized to get vaccinated to slow the spread of COVID-19. Yet, there still remains a large sector of society that are against vaccines for a multitude of reasons. Vaccines are the key to a return Read More…
Province Partnering with Community Organizations to Support Muslim Students and Families TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing in a plan to counter Islamophobia and ensure classrooms are free from discrimination. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, and Kaleed Rasheed, MPP for Mississauga East-Cooksville and Associate Minister of Digital Government, announced that in collaboration with community Read More…
A historic nomination as Justice Mahmud Jamal becomes the first person of colour to be nominated for Canada’s Supreme Court By Maryam Razzaq Canada makes history as Justice Mahmud Jamal is nominated as the first person of colour to serve as a judge on the Supreme Court of Canada. Justice Jamal brings a unique perspective Read More…
Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault emphasized the Federal government’s commitment to having resources in place to is assist all Canadians as the country begins to open up. By Dami Igbinyemi Why do babies play with their food or draw on the walls? It is because humans are naturally artistic. Without being taught, we are able react Read More…
Though the COVID-19 restrictions have eased beginning this past weekend in Manitoba, Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer says restrictions will stay in place and only ease as vaccination targets are met.
More than half a million positive COVID-19 samples have been genomically sequenced, cementing the UK’s status as a world leader in genomics. The UK has today (Sunday 27 June) surpassed over half a million genomically sequenced positive coronavirus (COVID-19) tests, as the UK’s testing programme continues to ramp up. The strength of the UK’s genomics Read More…
Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Harry DeWolf becomes the First Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship Commissioned by the Royal Canadian Navy The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has officially welcomed into service the first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf, with the time-honoured tradition of a Commissioning Ceremony. This significant occasion represents Read More…
Canadian Author Sandra L.A Boszko, Indie Book Awards Finalist for “Welcome To California” Decades ago, being diagnosed with Mental Health was perceived to be the end of the world and was taboo to talk about. People who needed real help were ashamed to ask for it and suffered in silence. With many brave voices over Read More…
Canada and the world still in shock of the mass grave found at Cowessess First Nation Today Canadians honour the 751 Indigenous children buried in a mass grave near the grounds near former Marieval Indian Residential School site. 751 Indigenous innocent lives were stolen and the hearts of families loved ones and a nation will forever Read More…
Georgia is just one of many Red states passing Bills to make it harder for Black and minorities to cast a ballot The US state of Georgia has been a Republican strong hold at all levels of government. The state has also one of the most dismal historic records when it comes to human rights, Read More…
Manitoba’s ‘4-3-2 One Great Summer’ Reopening COVID-19 Restrictions TDS News – As part of the largest immunization campaign in the province’s history, Manitoba reaches a new milestone with over 71% of the population already receiving one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 27% fully vaccinated. With Manitoba being a head of schedule for the benchmarks set Read More…
Confédération des unions nationaux, represents nearly 155,000 employees in the health and education sectors A major new step forward in negotiations in the public and parapublic sectors, the Minister responsible for Government Administration and President of the Treasury Board, Sonia LeBel , is pleased to announce the conclusion of a comprehensive agreement in principle with nearly 155,000 Read More…
Niger is one of the most poorest countries in Africa The Norwegian authorities are entering into an agreement to allocate NOK 100 million in support to be used to provide healthy and nutritious food for the population in Niger. The funding will be channelled through a joint project between Care Norway and the Norwegian University Read More…
Nassib plans to donate $100,000 to the Trevor Project The NFL is one of the most physical testosterone filled sports in America where players are extremely reluctant to identify as being gay. In its 100 years of existence, there has only been 15 players that have come out as being gay, but did so only Read More…
Delta 9 offers Manitobans a chance to win a year supply of free cannabis to get vaccinated The vast majority of Canadians do not need to be incentivized to get vaccinated to slow the spread of COVID-19. Yet, there still remains a large sector of society that are against vaccines for a multitude of reasons. Read More…
We only have one Earth, let’s protect it (NC) We all know that climate change is a real threat, but it can be hard to know what you and your family can do about it. Fortunately, there are many actions you can take in your daily life that have a meaningful impact. Here are a few to consider: Try easy home improvements. Small gaps and Read More…
The Prime Minister was able to see first-hand the pivotal role NIBSC has played in getting safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to the UK public during the pandemic. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) world-leading National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) in Hertfordshire was the Prime Minister’s chosen launchpad for a new initiative Read More…
Canada looks to expand trading partners post COVID-19 The Government of Canada is committed to building back from COVID-19 and deepening trade and investment ties with fast-growing markets around the world will generate growth, create jobs, and ensure a strong, resilient economic recovery. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and Read More…
Justice Jamal will fill vacant seat of upcoming retirement of Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella if confirmed. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of the Honourable Mahmud Jamal to the Supreme Court of Canada. “I am pleased to announce the nomination of Justice Mahmud Jamal to the Supreme Court of Canada. Respected around Read More…
U.N.D.R.I.P United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples In 2018 the House of Commons passed C-262 a Private Members Bill which would require the implementation of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). It was passed on recommendation of the Liberal Indigenous Caucus, but this Bill was eventually defeated in the Read More…
Promising electric vehicle technology innovations are a step closer to becoming reality as winners of zero-emission vehicle competition are announced. Projects to power up the electric vehicle (EV) revolution have received a boost through the government’s £20 million research and development competition, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced today (17 June 2021). Among the winning Read More…
The investment will be over a 3 year period The Manitoba government is providing more than $825,000 over three years to Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre of Winnipeg, Inc. (AHWC) to deliver an outreach program that gives intensive support to people who are pregnant or have recently had a baby and use substances, Families Minister Read More…
Countries are finding creative ways to get their citizens vaccinated America reached another grim milestone in the fight against COVID-19 with over 600,000 people dying form the virus. Although the US has seen a major uptick in vaccination, there still is a significant amount of the popular that remains unvaccinated. As added incentives for people Read More…
The last G7 summit was held in 2019 prior to the start of the pandemic The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the Canada-European Union (EU) Leaders’ Summit with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. “Canada and the EU Read More…
NATO is terminating its military presence in Afghanistan. The withdrawal of forces has already begun. Norway Prime Minister Erna Solberg indicated at the NATO Summit in Brussels that Norway is willing to support the continued operation of the field hospital in Kabul until the end of 2021, after NATO’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. This will be Read More…
Vaccines are the fastest way back to normalcy (NC) Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospect of a vaccine has given us hope for a new normal. Now that the moment is here and COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out, many of us have questions about their safety and effectiveness. To help answer your questions, it’s important Read More…
Bennett’s Coalition government may be toppled before he serves out his two year term For twelve years Benjamin Netanyahu has been a controversial figure at the helm of Israeli politics. Netanyahu’s Prime Ministership was filled with controversy, scandals and multiple accusations of corruption worthy enough for a really bad Hollywood movie. With his ouster at the Read More…
Virus and Misinformation are the enemies, not vaccines By Anne Thompson This story is dedicated to honouring Doctor Cornelia (Connie) E. Davis I am moved to share a story with you because we are at war. This hidden enemy within our communities, within our own human bodies, spreads itself as easily as do rumors of a Read More…
This gap involves the legacy of inequity in the health research process and a lack of inclusion of women in clinical trials. By News Canada (NC) We’ve heard of many gaps related to women’s equality, from the gender-pay gap to the childcare gap. But do you know about the gender healthcare gap? Women have only Read More…
Jumita is the the largest cash and seizure from a criminal empire in Spain In many European nations, laws have been passed to decriminalize all drugs in an effort to curb the overflow of the prison population and to further put an emphasis more on treatment instead of incarceration. This model has proven to be Read More…
Vaccine lotteries are now becoming huge incentives across North America to encourage vaccination The vast majority of Canadians do not need to be incentivized to get vaccinated to slow the spread of COVID-19. Yet, there still remains a large sector of society that are against vaccines for a multitude of reasons. Vaccines are the key Read More…
Fully immunized Manitobans will benefit from having fewer restrictions to travel and social gather As more Canadians become vaccinated, it was widely expected that the provinces and territories would put in place a system or measures to indicate when their citizens have been fully vaccinated. Having the ability to monitor or track fully vaccinated members Read More…
Ontario Muslim community still in a state of shock by the murder of Afzaal family Hate crimes have seen a massive uptick with the election of US President Donald Trump. His election signalled to the world that racism, bigotry, homophobia and misinformation was ok. And with that heinous train of thought, his ideology spilt over Read More…
Vaccines are the key to normalcy For Canadians, being vaccinated is a regular occurrence that has been happening for centuries, but yet there is still an uphill battle against mass vaccinations. Vaccines have been fundamental to the survival of modern civilization and without them, where would we be? The global pandemic has been without a Read More…
The Canadian Federal Government has contributed millions of dollars into virtual health care in the middle of the pandemic (NC) Chances are, you’ve seen your family doctor, therapist or other healthcare professional since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you’ve loved the convenience or felt that in-person touch was missing, we all want to Read More…
Many business owners do not have a post-COVID-19 marketing strategy By Jayden Foley Whether your business has survived through the ongoing pandemic so far, or you’re only just planning on launching within the next couple of months, there’s no doubt that COVID-19 has put a severe strain on the way that companies conduct their business. Read More…
The federal government still has serious holes in their plan to help Black Businesses Opt. Ed By Ryan O’Neil Knight As a man and a business owner, I would like to give my thoughts on the past 9 months since the announcement of the Black Entrepreneurship Program by the federal government. In September it was Read More…
2021 School year will continue with distance learning The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the way the world looks at remote learning. In the past, remote learning was considered more for adults taking distance courses or upgrading their academic credentials but now that’s all changed. Remote learning has been in place for all Canadian cities Read More…
One in five Canadians will personally experience a mental health problem Over the many decades being diagnosed with Mental Health was perceived to be the end of the world and was taboo to talk about. People who needed real help were ashamed to ask for it and suffered in silences. With many brave voices over Read More…
The fans will be healthcare workers chosen by lottery The Manitoba government has made the decision to allow 500 fully vaccinated healthcare workers to attend the second round of playoffs for the Winnipeg Jets home game against the Montreal Canadiens. The 500 selected healthcare members will be done by a lottery draw. In game 6 Read More…
2021 School year will continue with distance learning The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the way the world looks at remote learning. In the past, remote learning was considered more for adults taking distance courses or upgrading their academic credentials but now that’s all changed. Remote learning has been in place for all Canadian cities Read More…
Roughly 52,000 people have crossed the border into Rwanda The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano has forced more than 415,000 people, nearly half of whom are children, to leave Goma, according to thousands of individual assessments carried out by the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix. An estimated 86 per cent of the internally displaced, 114,000 people, have Read More…
Internet speeds are getting faster with new investments from the Government of Canada (NC) We all know the aggravation of a school lesson that just won’t stop freezing or the family video call that looks more like a photo montage. And, as we adjust to the impact of COVID-19 on our day-to-day, that slow connection Read More…
Canada and the world still in shock of the mass grave found in Kamloops, B.C Today Canadians honour the 215 Indigenous children buried in a mass grave near the grounds of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C. 215 Indigenous innocent lives were stolen and the hearts of families loved ones and a nation will Read More…
GOP Minority Leader Mitch McConnell downplays Deadly Insurrection at the US Capitol Building January 6, 2021, will be known as the day a sitting US President incited an attack on his own country. President Donald Trump and many of the Republican Party members have abdicated their duty to serve the people and do not deserve to hold Read More…
The apology comes 81 years after the treatment of Italian following Italy’s declaration of war against Canada Apologies go a long way and are an essential prerequisite to healing and writing the wrongs of past governments. Prime Minister Trudeau’s recent apology to the Italian community is not only historic, but it was also heartfelt and Read More…
Remote learning will continue for Manitoba students also into June Manitoba has been under heightened COVID-19 restrictions for nearly a month with the hope of keeping the spread of the virus to a minimum. As vaccines begin to make their way into the arms of every Manitoban that wants one, the virus count continues to Read More…
Her immunity is possible, but only if everyone does their part and get the COVID-19 vaccinated Herd immunity is the ultimate goal of every provincial government as it signifies a sign of normalcy is on the horizon. Although there continue to be many holdouts in receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, it has not halted the efforts Read More…
The 1.5 tonne of heroin, seized in the port of Constantia, was concealed in a shipment of a legal company operated by the criminal network In many European nations, laws have been passed to decriminalize all drugs in an effort to curb the overflow of the prison population and to further put an emphasis more Read More…
Canada hopes to have the vast majority of Canadians vaccinated by the end of the fall (NC) As the vaccine rollout continues throughout Canada, you may have questions you want answered before you get the vaccine. Learning the facts can help you make an informed decision. Here, we tackle common questions you may have, using Read More…
Syria’s election will be held without the observation of the international community Today marks a snap controversial election called by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to the dismay of the international community. Al-Assad has been president for two decades in a country that has seen civil wars, corruption, a crumbling infrastructure, extreme poverty and the mass Read More…
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab meeting with leaders of Palestine and Israel to discuss details of the ceasefire TDS News – Ceasefires rarely last and with the current one in place between Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, it is more like a pause. The world wants to be optimistic, but we have also seen Read More…
Joshua Farber, Sean Sevillano Jr and Trae Tomlinson – The Gifted Twenty years ago the prospect of Canadian high school football players competing against the best All American Athletes was virtually impossible. And for the very few that were fortunate to attend an American College to play football, a few did so on a full Read More…
Canadians are spending another long weekend indoors due to COVID-19 restrictions Today Canada celebrates Victoria day in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday. The national holiday is celebrated by all three Canadian Territories and by only six of Canada’s ten provinces excluding the ones in the Atlantic region and Quebec. In Quebec, they celebrate the Fête de Read More…
Many of the top Indigenous Hip Hop artists call Canada home Hip Hop music was founded in 1973 in a small West Bronx apartment located in New York City by legendary DJ Kool Herc. The Jamaican native immigrated to the West Bronx at the age of 10 and, brought with him his Jamaican roots for music Read More…
Nearly $248 Million in Rebates will Provide Tax Relief to Owners of More Than 600,000 Properties: Fielding TDS News – The Pallister government campaigned on a plan to save Manitobans money and in a global pandemic, every bit counts. Just recently Manitobans received a rebate cheque from the Manitoba Public Insurance and now additional rebate Read More…
The Global Pandemic Radar will identify and track new COVID variants and emerging diseases As the COVID-19 pandemic enters into its second year, cases around the world continue to spike despite a global effort to ramp up vaccination. While many countries continue to make a consorted effort to track infections and map the location of Read More…
Lego wants everyone to have toys that are inclusive and celebrates their awesomeness Lego the multi-billion dollar global enterprise today launched its diverse Lego set celebrating diversity and members of the LGBT2Q community. Just coming on the heels of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Lego shows the importance of using its brand power Read More…
Canadian government announces it will triple the available spectrum for Wi-Fi to bring faster Internet to Canadians It is hard to imagine there are still places throughout Canada that do not have a reliable way of connecting to the internet. Being connected is now considered an essential service that is vital to all Canadians, especially Read More…
Les gouvernements utilisent les mairies pour aborder les problèmes au niveau local Alors que le Canada commence à avoir l’air de se diriger vers des élections d’automne, les partis politiques font un effort considérable pour établir des liens avec les membres de la communauté noire. Dans le passé, un effort national coordonné pour atteindre les Read More…
As Black voter turnout begin to rise, their voices carry more weight when advocating for more support from their elected officials. As Canada starts to look more like it is heading towards a fall election, political parties are making a significant effort to connect with members of the Black Community. In the past, a national Read More…
This is the second state of emergency for the Manitoban First Nation Community within the last five years In 2016 the Shamattawa First Nation located in Northern Manitoba was rocked with a series of suicides within a week, which prompted calls for a state of emergency. Fast forward five years later, Chief Eric Redhead issued Read More…
IT Tech jobs and civil service positions are among the most stable employment in the middle of a pandemic News Canada – (NC) We all want our kids to lead happy and successful lives. But after seeing the challenges brought on by the pandemic, you know this means finding employment in a secure, stable industry. Read More…
The west coast city is recovering faster from a dip in rental prices After the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians saw the price of rent significantly reduced. The dip in the residential rental market is a direct correlation to the closed borders between Canada and the United States. Furthermore, the inability of international travel Read More…
The UK is racing to put trade agreements in place post Brexit With the UK’s messy exit from the European Union (BREXIT), there is a massive void of trade agreements with global partners that still needs to be in place. That being said, priority goes to securing favourable trade agreements with Canada, The United States Read More…
Solo Ads helps take the guesswork out of finding highly engaged potential buyers TDS News – The key to any successful online business is traffic. Of course, it goes without saying, a business should have a product or service that is in demand. There are many different ways to drive online traffic to a business, Read More…
Biden’s cybersecurity investment is a part of his strategy to rebuild America and prevent it from slipping further into a recession. Just a couple of weeks ago, Prime Minister Trudeau committed $80 million dollars to bolster Canada’s cybersecurity presence. This commitment is the largest pre-emptive investment by any Canadian government to ensure Canada’s infrastructure remains Read More…
Being gay is still a criminal offence in many countries Many members of the LGBT2Q community are still unwilling to publicly express themselves for fear of persecution, physical and psychological harm and death. Although being a member of the LGBT2Q community is widely accepted in many countries, it is still illegal in far too many. Read More…
More Manitobans are opting to be vaccinated as vaccines become more readily available At the start of the global pandemic, Manitoba had reported the lowest cases of COVID-19 in Canada, and at one point were in serious talks of hosting the Canadian Football League in a bubble scenario similar to that of the NBA. Several Read More…
18 senior backbenchers no longer have confidence in Kenney’s leadership United Conservatives Party (UPC) MLA Todd Loewen pend a scathing open letter to the leader of his party Premier Kenney calling for this resignation. Loewen along with 18 senior backbenchers signalled they have lost confidence in Kenney’s leadership. UPC members have always had the opportunity Read More…
Ontario’s Stay-at-Home order only underscores the severity of the provinces COVID-19 cases As Ontario reaches the fifty per cent vaccination mark, Ontario’s Premier Ford has extended the Stay-at-Home order until June 2. The spread of COVID-19 at one point was the highest in the country, which led to many Ontarians calling for the Premier’s resignation. Read More…
New UK program aims at tackling mental health and increases security Obesity in the UK has been a problem. And without the lack of proper education and resources to assist youths, both their mental and physical health are at risk. “Regulations will be laid in parliament tomorrow that will require large businesses with 250 or Read More…
The two nations have been fighting for over 73 years and no end in sight Peace between Israel and Palestine is achievable only if both parties are willing to make major sacrifices at the negotiation table, without the help or interference from outside parties like the United States. Palestine and Israel have been at war Read More…
Canada’s nurses have been working around the clock to keep Canadians safe and vaccinated Honouring nurses across the globe with International Nursing Week is only fitting considering they along with members of the health community have been the backbone keeping the health system afloat. As an essential worker, nurses are at the back of the Read More…
The Government of Canada committed $732,052 to improve hearing loss technology According to Stats Canada, an estimated 8.2 million Canadians experienced mild hearing loss between the ages 40 to 79. Men were also 63% more likely than women to lose their hearing between the ages of 40 to 59. With a huge population of Canadians Read More…
Online learning will remain in place until the end of May Manitoba reported over 500 cases of COVID-19 over the mothers day weekend, prompting the provincial government to raise the pandemic level to critical. According to the pandemic response team, 20% of new cases are in school-aged children. Last week health Canada approved the Moderna Read More…
We have lots of good jobs in our Job Section Hey, Need a job? We have lots of jobs that you would love posted in our TDS News jobs section, but you have to live in Canada or the United States to apply. A lot of our postings are great jobs, many are good jobs, Read More…
$80-million investment will support cybersecurity research In 2019, Canadian businesses spent an estimated $7 billion to detect and prevent cyber securities. That staggering amount only highlights the severity of a global problem. “If it were measured as a country, then cybercrime — which is predicted to inflict damages totalling $6 trillion USD globally in 2021 — would be Read More…
The Local Party Of Canada proposing policies that are bold and resonates with Canadians Correction update – We inadvertently listed Mr Banica’s title as Facility Director in writing and in the initial broadcast, Mr Banica’s title is Facilities Manager at the City of Montreal. If you don’t know who Mr Gabriel Banica is, you surely Read More…
Alberta’s COVID-19 restrictions have been the most relaxed when compared to other provinces. In a press, conference yesterday afternoon, Alberta’s Premier Kenney signalled tighter restrictions will be in place to curb the spread of the virus. While many provinces have successfully fend off the third wave of the virus our at best kept it at Read More…
Biden Administration Begins This Week to Reunite Families Separated Under the Prior Administration Under the Trump administration, immigration was a humanitarian crisis. Immigrants from certain countries were looked upon negatively. Immigrants from African countries were said to be coming from unfavourable destinations, while Mexican immigrants were considered to be murderers and rapist according to former Read More…
Kapyong Barracks will finally be transferred back into the hand of Manitoba’s Treaty 1 Indigenous People The Government of Canada and the Manitoba Metis Federation have resolved outstanding litigation related to Canada’s planned sale of the former Kapyong Barracks land in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Kapyong Barracks have been decommissioned for over a decade and the Read More…
Alberta’s COVID-19 cases are not surpassed the national average Alberta is in crisis and without a clear plan in place for combatting COVID-19, the province has now become Canada’s hot spot for infections. While provinces across the country have put in place strict COVID-19 protocols and have gone into lockdown to curb the spread of Read More…
The three suspects were arrested in Spain and are being held in custody In the early hours of 27 April, officers of the Spanish National Police (Policia Nacional) with the support of Europol swooped on the members of a terrorist cell in the city of Granada. A total of three individuals were arrested on suspicion Read More…
More Canadians are embracing hobbies to get them through the pandemic lockdown (NC) Spending more time at home means many of us have developed new habits or taken up new hobbies. With lockdown rules loosening, you may find your lifestyle changing to reflect a returning sense of freedom. Here are some healthy habits to consider Read More…
Biden’s State of the Union Speech was the reassurance the world needed from America The State of the Union is the time the sitting US President uses to address the nation and outlines their plans for America. Yesterday, President Biden used his first State of the Union speech to assure the nation and the world Read More…
Canada Summer Jobs continue to be the federal government’s largest annual youth investment program At the start of the pandemic, Canadian businesses have relied heavily upon their federal government for assistance as they frantically try to keep the lights on and retain key employees. One thing that has remained constant in times of chaos and Read More…
The ambitious resolutions are a direct cause of the global pandemic The global pandemic has changed the way the world does business and highlighted the need for new technology. With the rise of video conferencing networks such as Zoom and Facebook’s Video rooms, these tools for communicating in a pandemic have all become essential. Today Read More…
Vaccines affect everyone differently, be prepared ahead of your appointment (NC) Feeling nervous about your COVID-19 vaccine appointment? It’s more common than you think and nothing to be embarrassed about. But don’t let that stop you from getting your shot when it’s available to you. Here are some tips to help you feel prepared, comfortable Read More…
Small business account for more than 10 million jobs in Canada (NC) If we didn’t know it before, the pandemic has revealed just how important small businesses are to our communities. They are a lifeline as we all try to stay home more, and when we do venture out, it is closer to home. They Read More…
India in desperate need of oxygen as record levels of COVID-19 cases increase daily The worlds second-largest population is in grave peril. India’s population sits at just over 1.4 billion people and is setting daily COVID-19 records for infections. Today India recorded over 350,000 new cases in one day, shattering its previous daily records. India Read More…
The illegal protestors put the lives of patrons and employees at risk when they chose to purposely break the law Over the weekend hundreds of COVID-19 anti-maskers illegally protested at the Forks in Winnipeg, Manitoba to voice their dismay in keeping Manitobans safe. The illegal protestors total disregard for public safety and lack of understanding Read More…
The side effects are in line with those that have taken the AstraZeneca vaccine As the vaccination efforts ramp up across Canada, and with the lowering of the age limit for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, more Canadians are choosing to receive the shot. The AstraZeneca vaccine has been known to cause blood clotting among its Read More…
The Manifesto highlights the many benefits of partnering with Black-owned business operating within Canada Starting a business can be terrifying, starting a business as a black entrepreneur in Canada is twice as scary. Unlike many other cultures within Canada, the vast majority of black entrepreneurs do not derive from generational wealth; most of them are Read More…
9 minutes and 29 seconds is how long George Floyd laid on the concrete while Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck. “I Can’t Breathe” – said George Floyd as he laid lifeless while civilians watched in horror as Minnesota Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. George Floyd was Read More…
Liberals delivered their first budget in two years since the start of the global pandemic In times of uncertainty, budgets and fiscal responsibility are always questioned by parties in an opposition role. They are also seen as a necessary casualty that is expected when there is no end insight to an uncontrollable peril, natural disaster Read More…
Quebec Superior Court Rules In Favour Of Secular Bill 21 Bill 21 has been seen as racist and out of touch with Canada’s multicultural society. It is also seen by many ethnic minorities as a violation of their Charter of Rights and Freedom. Bill 21 has a direct impact on Muslim women and prevents them Read More…
Ontario’s strict lockdown has borders closed to Provincial Neighbours Manitoba and Quebec. At the height of the global pandemic, Canada, just like the rest of the world, put in place measures to prevent travel from coming in and going out of the country. Although there has been some uproar in sealing of our borders from Read More…
A hygiene campaign launched by the UK Government and Unilever to tackle Covid-19 has now reached one billion people. One billion people in developing countries have now been reached with advice, hygiene products and access to handwashing facilities in a campaign launched between the UK government and British business Unilever to reduce the spread of Read More…
Prince Phillip, The Duke Of Edinburgh was beloved by many “The Duke of Edinburgh’s Funeral was a “Ceremonial Royal Funeral”, the same as that of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. It was not a “State Funeral” – something that is generally reserved for Monarchs. The Dean of Windsor conducted the Funeral Service and the Archbishop of Read More…
More than one million vaccine doses have been administered in Alberta Since the reporting of blood clotting with the Astra Zeneca vaccine, there has been an increased reluctance by communities across Canada to get the shot. This reluctance is even more heightened within black and brown communities. The Federal government has order tens of millions Read More…
In 2020, 462 fires burned 1356 hectares of forest land in New Brunswick. Under the Forest Fires Act, if you ignite a fire, you are responsible for it. If your fire gets out of control, you may be liable for the cost of fighting the fire and/or damage to another person’s property. You may also face Read More…
Switch Energy will plans to power up electric vehicles across Ontario and Quebec by installing 61 charging stations As the pending 2021 fall of the federal government, a huge emphasis has been placed on climate change as the Liberals plan to build on their last campaign promise to make the environment a priority. Fresh of Read More…
New York was one of the first US States to go into a Statewide lockdown in the early stages of the virus Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York State dropped to 3,963, the first time under 4,000 since December 1. The statewide positivity rate dropped to 2.76 percent, the lowest since Read More…
Environmental Trust Fund invests over $9 million in environmental initiatives “The department is pleased to support ideas to make New Brunswick communities a better place, and to continue our work to protect, preserve and enhance the province’s natural environment,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Gary Crossman. The fund is a longstanding mechanism for community Read More…
From grocery store clerks to hospital workers, provision of free child care services will support key workers As Ontario schools move to remote learning due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 transmission across communities and the increasing risks posed to the public by COVID-19 variants, frontline workers will have access to emergency child care for Read More…
Conservatives Want To Replace Carbon Tax With Their Own Tax For years the Conservative Party of Canada has levied bold accusations against the Trudeau government for being out of touch with Canadians for implementing a carbon plan. A plan that was ultimately challenged in the Supreme Court of Canada by the Provincial Conservative Premiers. The Read More…
Heavy rains and strong winds from November 30 to December 2, 2020 cause massive damage to the region Saint-Siméon Due to the abundant rains and strong winds that occurred from November 30 to December 2, 2020, the Quebec government announced that the Parish of Saint-Siméon, located in the administrative region of Gaspésie -Îles-de-la-Madeleine, as well Read More…
The road to recovery for small business will be difficult without proper help (NC) As the COVID-19 vaccine begins to reach Canadian communities, many small business owners are viewing 2021 as the year to shift from crisis response to rebuilding and recovery. “While the pandemic continues to pose uncertainties, it’s important that business owners do Read More…
Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and Recognizes a Right to a Healthy Environment Today, the Government of Canada delivered on its commitment to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) and recognized that Canadians have a right to a healthy environment. The amendments will enable the Government to respond effectively to new science, which is Read More…
Quebec Tobacco smuggling – Fines over $ 1.3 million for ten offenders and two jail sentences Revenu Québec announces that the ten people mentioned below have been convicted of offenses related to contraband tobacco. They were ordered by the Court of Quebec to pay fines totaling $ 1,341,342.26. Two offenders were also sentenced to prison terms. These Read More…
StaySafe point-of-care tests will help keep workers safe in small and medium sized businesses The Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, is launching the StaySafe™ COVID-19 Rapid Screening Pilot in the Waterloo Region. The StaySafe™ program will provide free rapid antigen point-of-care tests for employees of small- and medium-sized businesses, with a target Read More…
Accessible sports infrastructure that will benefit all Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton residents Today, Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso Her Worship Amanda McDougall, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, announced funding for Phase I of the redevelopment of Hawks Dream Field, in Dominion, into a fully accessible recreation space. Once completed, the Read More…
COVAX has now delivered more than 38 million doses across six continents WHO workers Nestor Ariel Salazar Cabares, Roesenber de la Cruz Rodriguez, Giovanni Diaz Gaitan and Juan Alberto Sanchez finish setting up the COVID-19 vaccination site in the indigenous community of Concordia, Colombia. More than one hundred economies have received life-saving COVID-19 vaccines from Read More…
Toronto on pace to be the first Canadian city to reach one million vaccine doses The City of Toronto has been working with all healthcare partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines. To date, 710,852 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto. Currently, people age 50 or older who live in Read More…
Federal government supports tourism infrastructure in Yellowknife, NWT The tourism industry plays a key economic, social and cultural role in the Northwest Territories, and is an important part of diversifying the Northern economy. The Canadian Government has supported the industry since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and has demonstrated its commitment to helping the Read More…
Prince Phillip was two months short of his centurion birthdate Today the world mourns the loss of His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Phillip’s passing is saddening but not unexpected. At the age of 96, he retired from his official duties as a Royal and has been battling issues with his Read More…
Mayor John Tory officially launched Toronto’s annual city-wide spring cleanup campaign Despite the ongoing pandemic, work at the City continues to move forward to ensure that residents have access to City services and amenities. This includes the work of essential workers from multiple City divisions who will take on the necessary work of making public Read More…
Employment growth and unemployment rate stability in March 2021 In March 2021, in Quebec, employment increased (+ 25,900; + 0.6% compared to the previous month). The unemployment rate remains stable at 6.4%. This is reflected in the results of Statistics Canada’s Labor Force Survey released today. Employment has grown by 713,200 since May 2020, which is just over 86% of Read More…
Canadians want clean air and clean water for their children and grandchildren Today, Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities announced that the Government of Canada will invest $6 million in the Discovery Centre’s Inspiring Youth to Climate Action project. This Halifax-based science centre will partner with 30 science centres across Read More…
Flag flying guidance for UK government buildings. It is with great regret that we note the announcement today, Friday 9 April 2021 from Buckingham Palace of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh. All official flags, including the Union Flag, are to be half-masted on all UK government buildings as soon as Read More…
Education workers become eligible for vaccines as part of state of emergency Under the Ontario government’s plan, expanded access to asymptomatic testing is available for students and staff at pharmacies that offer testing and in 180 assessment centres across the province for the week of April 12-18, 2021. In addition, beginning next week, education workers Read More…
African history is a significant part of Canada’s history but little is still known Today, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, along with Andy Dellmore, Member of Parliament (Halifax), announced $1,031,565 in funding for Dalhousie University’s three-year project to fill a gap in African Canadian History Education. This new project, called A Black People’s History of Canada, will Read More…
100% rebate for business will mean real growth for B.C’s economy Businesses can grow back bigger and stronger following the pandemic, with up to half-billion dollars in expected rebates available for purchases or leases of select machinery and equipment, including tools, furniture, computers, software and zero-emission vehicles. “This measure is a direct response to what Read More…
Brazil & India has seen massive COVID-19 outbreaks each day topping over 100,000 The handling of New Zealand’s COVID-19 pandemic has been at times the envy of the world leaders. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has managed the pandemic with a steady hand and has been able to keep her country’s COVID-19 case to a minimal. Read More…
Nenshi could be making a possible run for a federal seat In 2010 Harvard academic Naheed Nenshi surprised Calgarians and the rest of Canada by becoming the first Muslim Mayor of a major Canadian city. To his credit, his campaign was seen as the first real mobilization of social media to elect a mayor. Nenshi’s Read More…
UNHCR staff prepare to distribute sleeping mats and blankets to families fleeing violence in Palma, northern Mozambique. This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Image UNHCR/Martim Gray Pereira UNHCR, the Read More…
UK residence are encouraged to not leave their application to the last minute During the pandemic, Her Majesty’s Passport Office has seen a significant drop in the number of people applying for passports. In a normal year it processes around seven million passport applications, however in 2020 just over 4 million people applied for their passport. While Read More…
$2 million to support 49 crime prevention projects The Deputy Premier, Minister of Public Security and Minister responsible for the Capitale-Nationale region, Ms. Geneviève Guilbault, announces that a sum of $2 million will be used for continue to support 49 projects, led by 41 community organizations, to prevent delinquency and crime among young people aged 12 to Read More…
Deadline for nominations approaches for May 10 elections With four days to go until the close of nominations, the clock is ticking down for candidates considering running in the May 10 municipal, district education council and regional health authority board elections. The deadline for filing nomination papers is Friday, April 9 at 2 p.m. “We Read More…
Toronto is the first health region in Ontario to achieve this vaccine milestone. The City of Toronto and its healthcare partners have now administered more than 600,000 COVID-19 vaccines. While working with all healthcare partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines. To date, 612,284 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto. Read More…
A National Insurance contributions holiday for businesses who employ armed forces veterans comes into force on 6 April 2021 The new policy delivers on the UK government’s manifesto commitment, allows employers to claim National Insurance contributions relief for veterans they have hired during their first year of civilian employment after leaving the armed forces. The Read More…
Genial SEO understands the importance of helping businesses stay relevant on Google, especially in the middle of a pandemic Marketing is the most important part of any business especially in the middle of a pandemic. It is vital to have a great seo campaign to help customers find you on the web. SEO is the Read More…
They event marked by Royal Decree and a Golden Parade of Pharaohs Twenty-two pharaoh mummies walked the streets of Cairo on Saturday evening in a stunning royal procession from the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square to the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat. The event marked the official launch of NMEC. Against Read More…
Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing from 9 April, the Government has announced. In a significant step forward, which paves the way for businesses and society reopening, anyone will be able to access free, rapid lateral flow tests (LFDs) for themselves and their families to use twice Read More…
Working from home is now the new normal (NC) If you live in a remote Canadian community or even a rural area, you know just what a challenge it is to access healthcare. Now, amidst pandemic-lockdowns and the risks of exposure, even a short hospital visit or checkup are worrisome. Thanks to streaming video and Read More…
5 Million People In The UK Receive Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Health services across the UK have now administered over 36.6 million vaccines between 8 December and 02 April, including over 31.4 million people with their first dose and over 5.2 million with their second. The milestone means nearly 1 in 10 of all UK Read More…
$19 million for training Quebec’s unemployed announced by Jean Boulet, Minister of Labour Quebec’s Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Solidarity and Minister responsible for the Mauricie region, Jean Boulet, announces an investment of $ 18.8 million to support workforce training in the Montreal, Laval and Montérégie regions. Concretely, this investment will allow the government of Quebec Read More…
Godzilla vs. Kong brought in $300 Million Worldwide in Only 12 Days Riding the wave of a massive opening in international markets, including $137.1 million in China so far, “Godzilla vs. Kong” debuted this week in the U.S. in theaters and on HBO Max, taking in $48.5 million at the domestic box office over five Read More…
Easter is a time to celebrate and reflect TDS News – Easter is traditionally a time to come together and celebrate family, friends and life. Although the pandemic has made the idea of coming together physically difficult, we are still finding ways to embrace each other. Whether it being a throw back to simple times Read More…
Canada and Ontario Invest in Improved Community and Recreation Infrastructure in Elora and Guelph Today, Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, His Worship Kelly Linton, Mayor of the Township of Centre Wellington; Jaya James, Executive Director of HOPE House; and Peter Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Three Rivers, announced joint funding Read More…
Sanctions target the Myanmar regime and a boost to funding for evidence gathering of violations The sanctions against MEC will be enforced immediately for its involvement in serious human rights violations by making funds available to the military, as well as its association with senior military figures. Designating MEC will prohibit funds and economic resources Read More…
Trumps new social media will be a political game changer TDS News – January 8, 2021, was the day the former US President Donald Trump was silenced from his tens of millions of followers on his social network of choice Twitter. Within days, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and several of the more popular networks permanently banned Read More…
The Province of Nova Scotia is partnering with the Government of Canada to expand the province’s virtual care services Physicians and regulated health professionals, including nurses, pharmacists, dentists, optometrists and others can continue to offer publicly funded services virtually until March 31, 2022. Virtual care will continue to complement in-person care. One of the positive Read More…
By Investing in Sanofi Province Will Create Hundreds Of Jobs and Increase R&D The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted Canada’s in ability to mass produce vaccines at home in the middle of a global crisis. Canada has some of the worlds greatest minds, scientists and technology. Now with the creation of a state of the art Read More…
The Transgender community continue to fight for equality and basic human rights around the world As today marks international Transgender Day of Visibility, it provides an opportunity for Allies of the Transgender community understand the struggles and adversity they have faced. The road to equality is paved with sadness, injustices and far to often physical Read More…
25 heads of government and international agencies come together in extraordinary joint call TDS News – The international community should work together “towards a new international treaty for pandemic preparedness and response” to build a more robust global health architecture that will protect future generations, world leaders said in a commentary published today in several newspapers around Read More…
The new law draws praises and criticism from Nova Scotians TDS News – Pet dogs are now allowed on restaurant, bar and café patios (along with their owners, of course) as part of the Rankin government’s promise to remove unnecessary barriers for restaurants to meet customer needs. “We’ve listened to the restaurant industry. They told Read More…
2021 marks the first wild turkey hunt to be held in New Brunswick TDS News – A new, limited-entry wild turkey hunting season has been introduced by the New Brunswick provincial government to take place May 10-22. “I am thrilled that our government is introducing a new wild turkey hunt,” said Natural Resources and Energy Read More…
Canada has committed $3.3 billion to Syria and the region since 2016 TDS News – A decade of war has resulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis, leading to the dire suffering of millions of people in Syria and neighbouring countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has only magnified their hardship. Today, during the Brussels V Conference on Read More…
Calls for additional measures to reduce debt burden and increase liquidity in low and middle-income countries to ensure full recovery With many countries continuing to struggle to overcome the human and economic devastation from COVID-19, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is convening a meeting of world leaders on Monday, 29 March from 10 a.m. to 1:00 Read More…
CBSA and RCMP investigation leads to a tonne of opium seized TDS News – Despite the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have been just as busy trying to safeguarding our country and keeping contraband goods, such as narcotics, from reaching our communities. Read More…
Falsified COVID-19 Vaccine BNT162b2 identified in the WHO region of the Americas TDS News – The WHO Medical Product Alert refers to falsified COVID-19 Vaccine identified as “BNT162b2” detected in Mexico in February 2021 and recently confirmed as falsified to the WHO. The falsified product was supplied and administered to patients outside authorized vaccination programs. This Read More…
Backlinking is the one aspect of marketing companies often overlook TDS News – Backlinks are an important part of website marketing that is often overlooked by many business owners trying to get ranked in Google. They also give an indication of the popularity of a website. You can easily find out if a site has Read More…
Common thinking up until a few years ago was men were far more likely than women to end up with a brain injury. TDS News – Football, hockey, extreme sports, fighting – so many of the activities known to carry a risk of head trauma tend to be those that are more popular among males. Read More…
Teck Coal Limited to pay $60 million under the Fisheries Act and must comply with a Direction requiring pollution reduction measures TDS News – On March 26, 2021, Teck Coal Limited was ordered to pay a total of $60 million in fines and monetary court orders after a guilty plea was entered on two counts Read More…
The Supreme Court of Canada rules the federal carbon pricing law is constitutional Briefing Below Prepared by The Supreme Court of Canada TDS News – Parliament passed the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act in 2018, based on the consensus that greenhouse gas emissions contribute to global climate change. Countries around the world committed to drastically reduce their Read More…
Strengthened relationship with India leads to a significant investment from HCL Technologies that will bring hundreds of good jobs to Mississauga The Ford government welcomed the decision by HCL Technologies to expand its Canadian operations with a new global delivery centre in Mississauga. The company is making a significant investment to build the centre which Read More…
Shelter Of Hope Leads The Way out of homelessness TDS News – A major challenge in addressing homelessness is having the right supports at the right time that will help a diverse mix of people whose needs and readiness are constantly shifting and changing. The Association for Advocating for Women and Community (AWAC) has the Read More…
99% of people have robust immune response against COVID-19 after one dose of Pfizer vaccine TDS News – A new study led by Sheffield and Oxford Universities with support from the UK Coronavirus Immunology Consortium has found that 99% of people generate a robust immune response against COVID-19 after just one dose of the Pfizer Read More…
1.8 million people in Ethiopia remain displaced across some 1,350 sites TDS News – Ethiopia faces one of the world’s most complex human mobility environments, with myriad social, economic, political and climatic factors driving the movement of people within and beyond its borders. According to the latest National Displacement report prepared by the International Organization Read More…
Federal support for fisheries and sealing in Nunavut provides jobs and opportunities TDS News – Nunavut’s fishing and sealing industries are key economic drivers in the territory, supporting the livelihood of generations of Inuit. These industries are a source of sustainable economic development in Nunavut, providing jobs for Nunavummiut, as well as presenting a significant potential Read More…
More than 3 million Canadian adults – or 1 in 11 adults – were living with diabetes. TDS News – Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people across the world. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common type, making up nearly 90% of all diabetes cases. T2D can result from a Read More…
Defence Minister Jeremy Quin has warned that the ‘freedom of the air cannot be taken for granted’ TDS News – UK Defence Minister Jeremy Quin has outlined how more than £2bn of investment in the Tempest program will power the next phase to build a world-leading new combat air system in a keynote speech at Read More…
Several regions in Ontario remain under Code Red lockdown TDS News – Amidst the rise in COVID-19 cases in Ontario, the City of Toronto is working with all healthcare partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines. To date, 403,902 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto. Toronto is currently vaccinating residents Read More…
Qaumajuq becomes Canada’s newest National Inuit Art Gallery TDS News – The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) announce a new partnership days before the March 27, 2021 opening of Qaumajuq, the new Inuit art centre at the WAG. WAG-Qaumajuq provides a home for largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art, while the NFB has a rich Indigenous Read More…
Isolation sites are voluntary but strongly encouraged TDS News – Today, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced $23.7 million for the Province of Ontario to operate a number of safe, voluntary isolation sites in various communities identified under Ontario’s High Priority Community Strategy. These sites will help residents in the province who have COVID-19, or Read More…
UK Government takes further steps to deliver on its legal obligations and uphold the rights of women and girls in Northern Ireland TDS News – Today, the UK Government has taken a further step to ensure women and girls have access to high-quality service provision for abortion and post-abortion care locally in Northern Ireland. Secretary Read More…
Another mass shooting in the US, This is a America TDS News – There is nothing we can say that we have not said before. Politicians can keep their proverbial “Thoughts & Payers” and get their shit together and keep the kids safe. More great reading
Jet Stucco, understands the importance of paying good wages, good working environment and steady employment TDS News – 2020 will forever be remembered as the year COVID-19 united the world, and the people of the world came together to fight a common enemy. In the middle of the pandemic, we saw the service industry decimated Read More…
Stronger protection for whistler will help to fight corruption TDS News – The Member of Parliament for Jonquière Sylvain Gaudreault , filed last week Bill n o 697 , which aims to strengthen the current law to better protect whistleblowers. This is a tool for genuinely fighting corruption and promoting the public interest, he believes. The Entitled An Act to Read More…
CBSA investigation leads to conviction of jewellery smuggler TDS News – Today the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the results of a two-year long investigation leading to the conviction of a Toronto area man, and corporation, for smuggling gold jewellery into Canada. In early 2018, border services officers working at Toronto Pearson International Airport Read More…
Genial SEO is one of the Top Facebook Marketing firms guiding small business when making important social marketing decisions TDS News – Nothing helps a business grow better than a solid marketing campaign, and Facebook is an excellent tool to do the job. As a business, it is important to always respond to comments written Read More…
Half of all adults in UK receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine TDS News – Half of all adults in the UK have received their first dose of the (coronavirus) COVID-19 vaccine, the latest figures show. The UK health services vaccinated a total of 26.8 million people between 8 December and 19 March with first Read More…
Canada is in a race to vaccinate Canadians as more variants to begin to spread TDS News – As COVID-19 vaccines begin making their way into the arms of Canadians, new variants continue to pose a threat towards herd immunity. New cases of the virus are popping up across the country and while some provinces Read More…
Province making adjustments to public health measures for indoor and outdoor dining TDS News – On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is moving eight public health regions to new levels in the COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open. Decisions were made in consultation with the local medical officers Read More…
Wage increases on April 1 for workers in the human service sector TDS News – The provincial government is investing $12.4 million to fund wage increases on April 1 for workers in the human service sector, including home support workers, community residence workers, special care home workers, and family support workers. “The government values its Read More…
By-name lists will collect detailed information and help match people with supports they need TDS News – The Ontario government is directing municipal service managers to begin collecting detailed, up-to-date information from individuals experiencing homelessness and use a strategy called by-name lists. This innovative approach is being launched across Ontario following significant consultation, and will Read More…
Forty-nine people will have a safe and secure place to call home with a new supportive housing project opening in Kelowna TDS News – “These 49 new supportive homes will help support people who are vulnerable in the community and provide a safe place for those who don’t have a home,” said David Eby, Attorney Read More…
AstraZeneca has been a rise in blood clotting among many recipients of the vaccine TDS News – Astrazenca was one of the early vaccines to be approved by the United States and Canada for emergency authorization of use. Up until a few weeks ago, there were little known side effects and was viewed as the Read More…
March 20 as B.C. Francophone Day TDS NEWS – Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Responsible for Francophone Affairs, celebrated the 19th annual B.C. Francophonie Day with the francophone community. Since 2002, the Province has proclaimed March 20 as B.C. Francophonie Day, in recognition of the social, economic and cultural contributions francophones and francophiles have Read More…
Canadian Government responsible for greater funding for First Nations children, families and communities TDS News – On March 17, 2021, the Government of Canada received confirmation from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on the importance of increasing funding for First Nation children and families living on-reserve and in the Yukon not served by First Nations Read More…
167 passengers and crew died in the downing of Ukraine Flight Ps752 TDS News – The downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 shocked the entire international community. The tragic loss of life hit close to home as there were many Canadians onboard. At first the downing was blamed on mechanical failure by the Iranian Read More…
Black employees want equality and representation Black employees sue the Federal Government for decades damages include the wrongful failure to promote, intentional infliction of mental suffering, constructive dismissal, wrongful termination, negligence, and in particular, violations of employment law, human rights law, and Charter breaches. There have been many class action lawsuits filed against the Canadian Federal Read More…
Expect thoughts and Prayers and that’s about it from politicians On 3-16-2021, at around 5:47 PM, Atlanta Police Officers responded to a business robbery in progress call at 1916 Piedmont Road in Northeast Atlanta. Upon arrival, officers located 3 females deceased inside the location from apparent gunshot wounds. While still on scene, officers were advised Read More…
Burglars, thieves and robbers released from prison will be made to wear GPS tags to track their movements in a world first scheme to crack down on neighbourhood criminals. TDS News – With more than half of those convicted of theft and burglary reoffending within a year and almost 80% of cases resulting in no Read More…
Rock ‘n’ Roll Tackles Sexism, Racism, and Ageism as Black Women in Rock Music TDS News – In the early 20th century, Black trailblazers created and popularized rock ‘n’ roll music, spawning generations of white imitators who rode rock to international stardom and multimillion dollar careers. Yet, why are there so few Black women artists Read More…
Government announces comprehensive plan to better protect foreign workers in order to secure Canada’s food supply chain TDS News – Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) have played an important role in ensuring our food security for decades, and especially during this pandemic. Their continued safety and timely entry into Canada is essential to our economy, and Read More…
A new Health PEI program will provide early intervention for children who are awaiting an autism assessment from a psychologist. TDS News – The Social ABCs(link is external) program is a structured, evidence-based early intervention program for children identified as possibly having autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing families with intervention support at the first signs of concern, Read More…
Mayor Tory announces spring break CampTO programs TDS News – Today, Mayor John Tory announced that registration will be opening for spring break CampTO programs on Tuesday, March 23. The City of Toronto will offer spring break camps from April 12 through to April 16. In February, the provincial government announced March break would be Read More…
Canada, United States agree on protocol to guide bilateral trade if African swine fever is detected in wild pigs TDS News – Today, Canada’s Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have reached another milestone in their collaboration on prevention and preparedness related Read More…
Special Envoy congratulates the Prime-Minister Abdlehamid AlDabaiba and his cabinet as well as the new Presidency Council TDS News – The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Libya, and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Ján Kubiš welcomes the swearing-in of the Government of National Unity (GNU) today before the House Read More…
The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria TDS News – British Royal Air Force continued to conduct strikes, as part of the global coalition’s support for the Iraqi Security Forces, as they conduct operations to prevent the Daesh terrorist group from re-establishing its presence in the country. The Read More…
Major investments by Canada and Quebec in electric vehicle battery assembly TDS News – Today Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, announced on Monday an equal investment totalling nearly $100 million to Lion Electric, for the establishment of a highly automated battery-pack assembly plant in Saint‑Jérôme, in the Laurentians. This Read More…
The UK has announced a fresh round of targeted sanctions on the Assad regime, including close allies of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. TDS News – Today the UK government announced a fresh round of targeted sanctions on the Assad regime, including close allies of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, to send a clear message Read More…
City of Toronto announces formation of a COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Working Group TDS News – Today, the City of Toronto is providing additional details on efforts to combat vaccine hesitancy led by the City’s COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Working Group. “We are doing everything we can as a municipal government to get as many people vaccinated Read More…
The Pandemic has crushed small businesses, but many are turning to marketing experts Genial SEO to drive organic traffic to their websites TDS News – Website traffic is a rather encompassing term that can mean practically anything. There are many different ways to drive online traffic to your business, which is crucial in a pandemic. Read More…
UNICEF and WFP warn that more than 1 in 3 health districts in the Central Republic of Africa are now on alert for a child malnutrition crisis due to recent violence TDS News – At least 24,000 children under five across 14 of the Central African Republic’s 35 health districts are at risk of severe Read More…
Individuals 80 Years of Age and Older Will Be Able to Schedule Appointments Online or By Phone TDS News – Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine booking portal launches Monday, March 15, just as a large spike in cases over the weekend. The portal will be live at 8:00 a.m. and will be accepting appointment bookings at mass Read More…
Super inoculation sites of have been set up throughout the province TDS News – As part of the largest immunization campaign in the province’s history, a new milestone was reached as 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, Health and Seniors Care Minister Heather Stefanson announced on Saturday March 13. “This milestone means thousands Read More…
Revenue Canada data breach is not an isolated incident TDS News – In February, an analysis at Revenue Canada revealed they had significant evidence that some user IDs and passwords used to access CRA accounts may have been obtained by unauthorized third parties. “We wish to reiterate that these user IDs and passwords were not Read More…
COVID-19 pandemic – Minister Isabelle Charest announces the return of organized sport TDS News – Today the government of Quebec confirms a gradual resumption of leisure and sports activities for all regions of Quebec as of March 26. The Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women, Isabelle Charest, made the announcement today. The Read More…
Funding will support recovery and sustainability for the province’s music industry TDS News – Today the Ontario government announced an is investment of $2.5 million through the Unison Benevolent Fund’s COVID-19 Relief Program and the Canadian Live Music Association. This funding will help ensure Ontario’s music industry is strong, vibrant and remains a source of Read More…
The Yukon Government is committing and additional $112 million to the project TDS News – Today, Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, confirmed major funding for the Yukon Resource Gateway Project by the Government of Canada. The Yukon Resource Gateway Project will provide much needed upgrades to existing transportation infrastructure in two key Read More…
Novavax Confirms High Levels of Efficacy Against Original and Variant COVID-19 Strains TDS News – Novavax, announced that its COVID-19 vaccine has a final efficacy of 96.4% against mild, moderate and severe disease caused by the original COVID-19. The company also announced the complete analysis of its Phase 2b trial taking place in South Africa, Read More…
Nahanni Fontaine was kicked out by Manitoba Speaker for using the word “Crap.” Nahanni Fontaine, NDP MLA for St. Johns and Spokesperson for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit was kicked out of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly Chamber and was denied entry back into the House yesterday after she stood her ground refusing Read More…
Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home TDS News – Today, Federal Housing Minister together with Minister responsible for Yukon Housing Corporation Pauline Frost, announced a Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Canada and the Yukon Housing Corporation for a contribution of $20 million over five-years to support the construction Read More…
New strategy builds on recent changes to deliver more services remotely and online TDS News – Today the Ontario government took a significant step towards a new multi-year plan to speed up access to the justice system. Justice Accelerated is a groundbreaking strategy that will build a more accessible, responsive and resilient justice system. The Read More…
Vaccine Booking System Now Live for Seniors 85+ TDS News – Saskatchewan residents ages 85 and over from across the province are now able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment online or over the phone. Saskatchewan’s new online booking system is now accepting vaccine appointment bookings for residents 85 years of age and older. Alternatively, patients Read More…
Community and Indigenous Ownership sets Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Rail Line on Track for Long-Term Success TDS New – Today the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) announce an ownership transition that will see One North Community and Indigenous partners assume 100% ownership of the Port of Churchill, the Hudson Bay Rail line, the Churchill Read More…
Fund to help make innovation ideas towards zero-emission vehicles a reality announced. Innovative ideas for zero-emission vehicles could benefit from a share of £20 million in funding announced today by UK. “Investing in innovation is crucial in decarbonizing transport, which is why I’m delighted to see creative zero-emission projects across the UK come to life. Read More…
Reform of the voting system – Detailed study of Bill 39 must begin now! TDS News – MP for Matane-Matapédia, parliamentary leader and Parti Québécois spokesperson for the reform of democratic institutions, Pascal Bérubé, is impatient to see the start of the detailed study of the draft law n o 39, an Act to establish a new voting Read More…
Safer school with mental health programs under construction in Saanich TDS News – Children and youth in the Saanich School District will soon benefit from a new, seismically safe school with expanded mental health resources, as construction on the replacement of the Children’s Development Centre is underway. “So many students will continue to benefit from Read More…
Ontario’s initiative will generate investment, create jobs and opportunities in the mining sector TDS News – The Ford government is developing its first-ever Critical Minerals Strategy to help generate investment, increase the province’s competitiveness in the global market, and create jobs and opportunities in the mining sector. It will also support Ontario’s transition to a Read More…
Long Island Jewish Medical Center nurse Sandra Lindsay’s historic first Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will now be part of the National Museum of American History Collections TDS News – When Northwell Health nurse manager Sandra Lindsay received the first injection of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine last December, the nation tuned in to watch a turning point in the pandemic. That milestone Read More…
Paid training and new college partnership to create more job opportunities TDS News – Today the Ford government highlighted the early successes of its program that offers compensation to new correctional officer recruits while they are undergoing training. The province is also partnering with Mohawk College to offer the virtual delivery of the corrections foundational Read More…
Genial Seo, Search Engine Optimization experts that businesses call on to rank them in Google and drive traffic to their sites Search Engine Optimization is among the most crucial elements of an efficient and thorough online marketing plan. Finding the right company that will take the time to understand your business and provided the best Read More…
Support Program for Professional Artists and Musicians TDS News – Bernard Davis, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation today announced that professional artists and musicians, whose earnings were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, will be able to apply for funding through the Artist Support Program – an extension of the Tourism and Hospitality Read More…
The government has published the UK’s first national action plan to protect journalists from abuse and harassment. Following reports to the UK government from journalists who have suffered abuse and attacks while going about their work, including being punched, threatened with knives, forcibly detained and subjected to rape and death threats. A survey of members Read More…
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on March 6, 2021 TDS News – As of March 5th, over 2.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered across Canada. Federal, provincial and territorial authorities are working closely together to monitor vaccine safety following immunization with COVID-19 vaccines. To date, no unexpected vaccine safety issues have been identified. Read More…
IOM Opens First Women and Girls Safe Space for Host Communities in Cox’s Bazar TDS News – Nearly three-quarters of married Bangladeshi women have experienced domestic violence in their lives, according to a 2015 study, and COVID-19 has only exacerbated the risk. A recent report highlights the rise in gender-based violence (GBV), particularly intimate partner violence, and child protection issues including child labour and child marriage in Read More…
Johnson & Johnson becomes the latest COVID-19 vaccine provider to be added to Canada’s approved list for authorized use TDS News – On January 29, 2021, Johnson & Johnson announced topline efficacy and safety data from its Phase 3 clinical trial, demonstrating that the investigational single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in development at its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies met Read More…
The photo radar devices will begin installation in locations for the City of Toronto’s in May TDS News – The City of Toronto’s 50 Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) A.K.A photo radar devices will begin rotating to the third round of locations in May to reduce speeding at more areas with safety concerns, encourage a wide-ranging Read More…
Alberta Serious Incident Response Team responding to death of young woman TDS News – At about 4 p.m., the Calgary Police Service (CPS) responded to a third-floor room at the Nuvo Hotel, located at 827 12 Avenue SW, in response to a call placed by a woman who sounded distressed, was threatening self-harm and stated Read More…
New fund helps local governments deliver on housing priorities TDS News – A new program supporting local governments to improve their development approvals process builds on the Province’s commitment to help people and communities get the homes they need built faster. “The ongoing pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for local governments and has heightened the Read More…
Shortage of nurses were prevalent across the county in the middle of the global pandemic TDS News – The global pandemic has stretched and over worked members of our health care industry, to the point of exhaustion. The frontline workers have been the heroes in the pandemic and sadly many have lost their lives to Read More…
Halifax has been in lockdown after variants of COVI-19 were detected in members of the HRM TDS News – Given low COVID-19 cases, the province is lifting or altering restrictions currently in place for Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and its neighbouring communities. Many restrictions that came into effect on Feb. 27, such as restaurant hours, Read More…
Gang violence and illegal narcotics have been a major problem for B.C law enforcement TDS News – Gang members will have fewer options to buy, transport or possess real and imitation firearms under new legislation devised to make British Columbia’s streets safer. “We are putting expert advice into practice to reduce shootings related to gangs Read More…
CRTC Expands protection to Mobile Users TDS News – The Wireless Code requires early cancellation fees to be reduced to zero within 24 months. Within the 24 months, you may need to pay an early cancellation fee and it will be calculated according to the formulas set out in the Wireless Code. The Wireless Code Read More…
George Floyd’s murder caused sweeping changes to policing in America and how Black and Brown Americans are treated TDS News – Nearly one year ago, George Floyd gasped his last words, ‘I can’t breathe,’ and ignited a nationwide reckoning on the racial injustice and police brutality that exists in our country. ‘I can’t breathe.’ Since Read More…
Six of Ontario’s most popular tourist destinations to receive funding boost TDS News – The Ford government is providing a one-time investment of up to $27 million to support the continued operation, maintenance and capital needs of six major tourism and cultural institutions in the Greater Toronto Area. This funding will protect jobs while ensuring Read More…
$1 Million More Reasons Why Quebec Is Going To Smell More Fishy TDS News – The Canadian and the Quebec Government are announcing funding of more than $1 million to improve the efficiency, quality and sustainability of Quebec’s fish and seafood sector. The Government of Canada’s contribution to these thirteen projects amounts to $855,806, and the Read More…
Texas & Mississippi Republican Governors Declare Pandemic Over TDS News – Governor Abbott of Texas and Governor Jonathon Tate Reeves of Mississippi have prioritized their own personal re-election campaigns over that of the safety of their citizens. Repealing all mask mandates and all businesses can now fully open without restriction, is as stupid as it Read More…
Helping is on the way for Business Owners Affected by the COVID-19 Restrictions TDS News – The Ontario government has to-date provided more than $1 billion through the Ontario Small Business Support Grant to help eligible business owners affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. The grant provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 Read More…
Nova Scotians Campers Can Start Booking Campsites Early TDS News – Now is the time to start planning your summer camping adventure as reservations for Nova Scotia’s provincial parks 2021 camping season open April 6, 7 and 8. “Each year, more than a million visitors enjoy activities like swimming, camping, paddling, nature exploration and hiking Read More…
The new trust is a part of the Pallister Government’s New Child Care Sustainability Trust TDS News – The Pallister government is following through on a commitment set out in Budget 2020 to create a new $11.5-million Child Care Sustainability Trust to provide one-time grants to support innovative projects that will enhance access and inclusivity Read More…
Smuggling leads to 27 charges under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Customs Act: TDS News – A Kawartha Lakes resident is facing charges following the interception of prohibited firearm suppressors. Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that Lawrence Brazeau, from Kawartha Lakes, has been charged with weapons-related offences following the completion of an alleged Read More…
Federal Government invest $2.7 Million in Petawawa clean energy project Canadians want cleaner air and cleaner water for their children and grandchildren. The of Government of Canada signaled their priority to make climate change a core part of their policies to help Canadians cut pollution in their communities, while saving on energy costs and creating Read More…
Funding helps large municipalities find better and more efficient ways to operate TDS News – The Ford government is providing almost $10 million to help large municipalities find better and more efficient ways to operate and save taxpayers’ dollars. This investment is being delivered through the province’s Audit and Accountability Fund and will support initiatives Read More…
Apology letters are being sent to all students whose exam marks were impacted TDS News – The compensation fund is accepting applications online for students who can demonstrate losses or expenses that arose from the June 2019 provincial Grade 12 exam tabulation errors. The Ministry of Education is taking these steps to fulfil the final two Read More…
Canada’s new funding is in response to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen The human cost of the ongoing conflict in Yemen is dire. The situation in Yemen is one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Constant wars, corruption and acts of terrorisms, Yemen is among the most poorest countries in the world. Today Karina Gould, Read More…
Sarkozy convicted of bribing a French Magistrate Nicolas Sarkozy Former President of France was sentenced to three years in jail after being found guilty in a Paris court early Monday morning for corruption. Two of the three years for Sarkozy has been suspended. Sarkozy and his lawyer at the time of his presidency was convicted Read More…
Kevin Toney has been an active member of the community for decades coaching high school Volleyball When it comes to dedication and leadership, look no further than Winnipeg’s Kevin Toney, the Marketing Coach. But to the countless students, he has coached for over three decades, it’s coach Toney. For over three decades Mr. Toney has Read More…
‘She Is’ is a video interpretation of bestselling author Julie Steeves Benson’s poem of the same name from her new book, ‘Lonely Kings & Queens’ TDS News — Every year, 30,000 women around the world are killed due to domestic violence. In the last year, the number of women experiencing abuse at home has only worsened Read More…
Britain’s Bilingual Education Program with Spain has been crucial to the increase in Bilingual students TDS New – More than 40,000 students are enrolled this year in the Bilingual Education Program (Spanish acronym: PEB) – a pioneering learning project in Spain of an integrated curriculum that is a benchmark in methodological innovation in language teaching. “Teaching and Read More…
Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine is the first Single-Shot Vaccine in Fight Against Global Pandemic TDS News – On Saturday evening, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 18 years Read More…
Firearms and money seized after police execute search warrant TDS News – The New Brunswick RCMP seized 17 unsecured long guns and a large amount of cash at a residence in Tobique First Nation, N.B. On the evening of February 26, 2021, police executed a search warrant at a home on Fourth Street as part of an ongoing investigation. Read More…
Modi wants to see India global manufacturing for toys increased in the next decade TDS News – India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Toy Fair 2021 today through video conference. Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Nitin Gadkari and Union Minister of Textiles Smt Read More…
Ex attorney Rugh James Cline currently serving time in a Cambodian prison cell for sexual assault of a minor TDS News – United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the return of an indictment charging Rugh James Cline (40, Tampa) with five counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place and one Read More…
The Recovery Package passed with little support from the Republican Party TDS News – The pandemic has devastated world economies and non more than that of the United States. Under former president Trump and Mitch McConnell, the former leader of the Senate, they failed to pass any economic rescue plan to help Americans. The passing Read More…
AstraZeneca’s is one of several companies given emergency authorization of use TDS News – Following Health Canada’s authorization of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced today that Canada has secured 2 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine through an agreement with Verity Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc./Serum Institute of Read More…
Unique housing project underway for seniors, dementia care patients TDS News – Seniors in need of affordable rental homes and those who require on-site dementia care support will soon benefit from a new development under construction in Vanderhoof. “This innovative project will not only help more seniors live independently in their community, it will also Read More…
Only 50% of New Brunswickers can speak both of Canada’s Official Languages TDS News – Judge Yvette Finn and John McLaughlin have been appointed as commissioners to undertake a review of the Official Languages Act. “I am very grateful that these two highly respected and accomplished individuals have accepted to step up and accept this mandate. Read More…
Illegal Moose Hunt Results in $3,200 in Fines and a 15-year Hunting Licence Suspension TDS News – Four Ontario men have been fined a total of $3,200 for moose hunting-related offences. Conservation officers launched an investigation after contacting the men in possession of a cow moose, in addition to locating a cow moose shot and Read More…
Indigenous Services Canada receives auditor general’s report on access to safe drinking water in First Nations communities TDS News – Indigenous Services Canada has received the Office of the Auditor General of Canada’s report on the important issue of safe drinking water in First Nations communities. ‘We welcome the five recommendations set out in the Read More…
Under the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Funding Earmarked For Black Businesses, was only given to 5% of applicants. Starting a business can be terrifying, starting a business as a black entrepreneur in Canada is twice as scary. Unlike many other cultures within Canada, the vast majority of black entrepreneurs do not derive from Read More…
Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) investigates alleged sexual assaults involving a member of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). TDS News – It is alleged that in the early afternoon of Jan. 20, 2021, an off-duty police officer encountered an adult female acquaintance, and during that encounter committed a sexual assault. The evidence gathered during Read More…
Funding to help Black-owned tech start-ups succeed in Ontario’s changing economy TDS News – The Ford government is investing $1.2 million over three years to help young Black entrepreneurs and Black-owned tech start-ups access the resources and tools they need to succeed in the province’s changing economy. The funding will be provided through Ryerson University Read More…
The monument will honour members of the LGBTQ2+ and those that were systematically purged from positions through government and law enforcement. TDS News -Today Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, and project proponent the LGBT Purge Fund, in cooperation with the National Capital Commission, announced Read More…
Black History Month celebrates historic election of MLA Jamie Moses On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, I became the first Black person to ever speak in the Manitoba Legislature as a Member of the Legislative Assembly. For the first time, Black people in Manitoba have a voice in the Legislature. Walking into the chamber and seeing Read More…
B.C.’s total provincial response to the COVID-19 pandemic exceeds $8 billion. TDS News – Building on other recovery funding, British Columbia is boosting local economies by investing $30 million in small-scale infrastructure projects throughout B.C. to create jobs and support recovery for people and communities affected by COVID-19. “Communities, large and small, have been dealing Read More…
Canada’s first world status does not make it immune to poverty TDS News – In 2018, Canadians saw a historic commitment toward reducing poverty through Opportunity for All – Canada’s First Poverty Reduction Strategy. Yesterday, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, tabled in Parliament the first report on Canada’s progress, entitled Building Understanding: Read More…
The changing face of business: number of women on FTSE boards up by 50% in just 5 years More than a third (34.3%) of Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) 350 board positions are now held by women, with the number of women on boards increasing by 50% over the last 5 years, data released today (Wednesday 24 Read More…
Greater efforts needed to equip all Europeans with basic digital skills In today’s world, digital skills are increasingly important. However, within the EU, little progress has been made in recent years in improving basic digital competence among adult Europeans. The Commission has issued guidance and supported Member States, but there have been relativelyfew EU-funded projects Read More…
A study conducted by Public Health England (PHE) estimates that 17.8% of university students in England had COVID-19 antibodies. TDS News – The COVID-19 university seroprevalence study was carried out among the student population in England. It was conducted between 2 to 11 December 2020 at 5 universities across the country, which had reported COVID-19 outbreaks during Read More…
128 modular homes set to pop up on City land in Phase Two of the Tory’s affordable housing initiative TDS News – Today, Mayor John Tory announced the details of the second phase of the City of Toronto’s Modular Housing Initiative (MHI). The two sites announced today will create approximately 128 modular homes, 64 at Read More…
B.C. has committed $10-billion to restart the economy due to the COVID-19 TDS News – People living in rural communities throughout the province will soon benefit from B.C. government grants that will support new jobs and economic opportunities to help them recover from the impacts of COVID-19. As part of B.C.’s $10-billion COVID-19 response, grants Read More…
U.S reaches another grim milestone in COVID-19 death tolls TDS News – America marked the loss of 500,000 American lives to the coronavirus: an horrific human toll of staggering proportions and incomprehensible sadness. Every life lost is a profound tragedy that we mourn and that breaks America’s heart. Today, congress convenes and we will observe a Read More…
Save the Children has reached over 1,063 families, or 4,368 people, with essential food aid and other supplies TDS News – Save the Children was one of the first aid agencies to reach Axum in Ethiopia’s Central Tigray region earlier this month, delivering critical food distributions to more than 4,300 people. The child rights organisation Read More…
$2.47 million in support over 8,670 Toronto Taxi Drivers As part of the 2021 budget approval process, Toronto City Council voted to provide a temporary reduction in the renewal fees and regulatory charges for Taxicab and Limousine Vehicle-for-Hire licensing categories. This initiative will assist up to 8,670 drivers in the city. In light of the Read More…
Saskatchewan government commits $800,000 to Youth Addictions Treatment Beds To Open In Swift Current TDS News – Today the Saskatchewan government announced they have reached an agreement between the Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter (SWYES) and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) for additional youth addictions treatment services in Southern Saskatchewan. The agreement will provide both inpatient and Read More…
Marginalized communities are impact more from the COVI-19 pandemic TDS News – The direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 in Canada have been worsened by systems that continue to perpetuate racism, ageism, sexism, and homophobia, in addition to other structural or social factors that further marginalize, such as homelessness. It is important to recognize that Read More…
Prime Minister Trudeau to hold first Bilateral meeting with President Biden Under the Trump administration, Canada has had the rockiest relationship on file will with any US President. Trump routinely incited trade wars with Canada and caused uncertainty in the markets affecting many businesses on both sides of the border. With the election of Joe Read More…
Province Ramping up Capacity in Preparation of Vaccinating Phase Two Populations The Ontario government has administered over 500,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines to Phase One priority populations, which now includes adults 80 years of age and older. At the same time, the province is working with public health units to build and expand its Read More…
Canada and Caribbean countries hold first Foreign Ministers’ Group Meeting The Foreign Ministers of CARICOM and Canada met virtually on Friday 19 February 2021, with the discussions centered on key issues of mutual interest including the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, and climate resilience. Friday’s meeting was cochaired by Hon Marc Garneau, Minister Read More…
Publix Offers a $125 Gift Card to Associates After Completing Full COVID-19 Vaccination To receive the gift card, associates must be currently employed, submit an internal form and proof of vaccination. Although not required, the company is encouraging its associates to get the vaccine. Associates are not required to be vaccinated at a Publix Pharmacy Read More…
Funding to help community partners lead local public safety initiatives TDS News – The Ontario government is investing up to $2.6 million over two years through the Safer and Vital Communities (SVC) grant to help communities combat hate-motivated crime. The funding will help 26 community-based, not-for-profit organizations and First Nations Chiefs and Band Councils, in collaboration with Read More…
14 proposed changes will affect mandatory minimum sentencing within the criminal code Social, economic, cultural, institutional and historical inequities contribute to the overrepresentation of Indigenous people, Black Canadians and marginalized populations, including those living with substance abuse and mental health challenges, in the criminal justice system. “The Government recognizes that there is systemic racism in Read More…
The Advanced Research & Invention Agency (ARIA) will be led by scientists who will have the freedom to identify and fund transformational science and technology at speed. The UK’s next generation of pioneering inventors will be backed by a new independent scientific research agency, the Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has announced today (Friday 19 February), Read More…
Saskatchewan becomes the latest province to gear up for mass immunization Premier Scott Moe and Health Minister Paul Merriman joined Saskatchewan Health Authority officials today to showcase preparations to deliver mass COVID-19 immunizations. The Premier and Health Minister toured the mass immunization clinic set up in the International Trade Centre at Evraz Place in Regina. Read More…
Restaurants have been decimated by the Pandemic TDS News – The member for Nelligan and official opposition critic for SMEs and innovation, Monsef Derraji, today presented Bill n ° 698 to the National Assembly, An Act to temporarily limit the fees for online ordering services and meal delivery that may be required of restaurant owners. Read More…
TraceSCAN’s Innovative Made-In-Ontario technology will help stop the spread of COVID-19 while creating skilled jobs TDS News — The Ontario government is providing Facedrive Inc. with $2.5 million through the Ontario Together Fund to accelerate the deployment of its wearable contact tracing technology, TraceSCAN, which alerts users within a workplace who have been in close contact with Read More…
Canada joins the United Kingdom and the United States in countries to apply sanctions to Myanmar Today Marc Garneau Minister of Foreign Affairs announced that in response to the coup d’état in Myanmar, Canada is imposing sanctions against 9 Myanmar military officials, under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations. “Canada stands with the people of Myanmar Read More…
The Government of Canada has invested over $57.22 million in the fight against human trafficking TDS News – Human trafficking is a heinous crime that devastates victims, survivors, their families, communities and society as a whole. It also disproportionately affects women and girls, as well as vulnerable and marginalized individuals. In September 2019, the Government Read More…
COVID-19 fines are racking up in Manitoba TDS News – Although the province has made moderate changes to public health orders, they remain in effect and must be followed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Manitobans are reminded to stick to the fundamentals of physical distancing, hand washing and wearing a mask. All retail establishments Read More…
B.C leads the country in new home construction for the Indigenous community TDS News – Two new housing projects are on the way to Sooke that will provide 75 affordable rental homes for people with low to moderate incomes, along with 33 supportive homes for people experiencing homelessness in the community. “Everyone deserves safe and Read More…
Law enforcement partners dismantle alleged cross border smuggling organization TDS News – Today, the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in collaboration with the R.C.M.P and the Mohawk Police Service, busted a number of individuals in Canada and the United States for cross border smuggling following an investigation involving law Read More…
The UK will be the first country in the world to run a Covid-19 human challenge study, following approval from the UK’s clinical trials ethics body Backed by a £33.6 million UK government investment, the first-of-its-kind study for this virus will involve establishing the smallest amount of virus needed to cause infection, which will give Read More…
The fight on COVID-19 has new tool in their arsenal New technology has been introduced in England to help clinicians identify, for the first time, a new group of people who may be at high risk from COVID-19. Over 800,000 adults will now be prioritized to receive a vaccine as part of the current vaccination Read More…
New firearms measures to combat crime and increase public safety Gun violence has had devastating effects on communities across the country, and on too many Canadians who have lost loved ones. According to Statistics Canada, firearms were used in over 40 per cent of homicides in Canada in 2019. Last May, the Government of Canada Read More…
Indigenous leaders have long advocated pipelines not to run through their communities Two new rounds of the Site Rehabilitation Program will provide $400 million to create thousands of jobs for Albertans while completing significant environmental cleanup across the province – including on First Nations reserves and Metis Settlements. The Alberta and Canadian government are advancing Read More…
International Monetary Fund (I.M.F) praises Canada’s COVID-19 economic response plan TDS News – Today, Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcomed the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s annual Article IV mission report that found Canada’s strong and decisive actions at the onset of the pandemic “provided crucial support to the economy and the Read More…
Canada’s commitment to climate change requires an update to auto pollution Canada is taking action to cut pollution from the transportation sector, which accounts for one-quarter of our overall emissions. By requiring light-duty vehicles (LDV) to be less polluting over time, Canada’s fuel efficiency standards have the potential to cut fuel costs in Canada, and Read More…
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will host fellow G7 leaders for a virtual meeting on Friday 19 February On Friday (19th February) the Prime Minister will host fellow G7 leaders for a virtual meeting to discuss how the world’s leading democracies can work together to ensure equitable distribution of coronavirus vaccines around the world, prevent future Read More…
Trump’s acquittal cements his stranglehold on the Republican Party Trump is still in full control of the Republican Party after the Democrats failed to garner two thirds of the Senate vote to convict him for insurrection. In a vote of 43 not guilty to 57 guilty — the jury fell short of the 67 guilty Read More…
Japan’s record setting earthquake comes within months of the Fukushima meltdown from 2011 The 2011 earthquake in Japan was the most powerful earthquake ever registered with a magnitude 9.0–9.1 (Mw) Fast forward a decade later and the far east country is hit with another devastating earthquake with the same magnitude as that of 2011. The earthquake triggered Read More…
Newfoundland and Labrador will all be done by mail in ballots On January 15, 2021, Liberal Leader Andrew Furey has announced Newfoundland and Labrador were heading for a general election on February 13, 2021. And just yesterday, the Chief Electoral Officer for the province Bruce Chaulk announced the suspension of all in person voting due Read More…
Innovative Testing Options to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 in Key Sectors TDS News — Based on the successful use of rapid tests in select settings across the province the Ontario government is deploying test kits to more essential workplaces and sectors in order to quickly identify and help stop the spread of COVID-19. Rapid Read More…
$460,000 in funding to the Hollyburn Family Services Society TDS News – Canada’s economic recovery depends on young people being able to get good, well-paying jobs in the future. The Government of Canada is continues to take strong action to ensure that young Canadians have the supports they need to move forward from the impacts Read More…
A great podcast can do a lot for ones mental health and Awesemo’s daily podcast does just that. TDS News – Daily fantasy sports (DFS) are a subset of fantasy sport games. As with traditional fantasy sports games, players compete against others by building a team of professional athletes from a particular league or competition while remaining under a salary cap, and earn Read More…
Warnock & Ossoff Outline Significant COVID-19 Relief Aid They Are Fighting To Deliver To Georgians TDS News – Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) outlined significant COVID-19 relief aid they are working to deliver to Georgia families in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. Over one year Read More…
Accelerated vaccination rollout continues despite supply delays TDS News – The first round of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in every long-term care home across Ontario to eligible residents who wanted one. This goal was achieved despite repeated delays and reductions of vaccine shipments. To date, more than 62,000 long-term care residents have received at Read More…
A family fishing weekend at the height of the pandemic is a welcomed distraction TDS News – Manitobans will be able to get outside and try their luck ice fishing at many of Manitoba’s world-class lakes and rivers during this year’s Winter Family Fishing Weekend, Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced today. “The Read More…
More than $55 million to support R&D on clean solutions in the energy, agricultural and resources sectors TDS News – Canada continues to is make investments that will lay the groundwork for a stronger, greener and more resilient economy, which will create opportunities for all Canadians. A strong economic recovery will be built on Canada’s Read More…
New public transit investments will build strong communities, fight climate change, and create new jobs across Canada TDS News – Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $14.9 billion for public transit projects over the next eight years, which includes permanent funding of $3 billion per year for Canadian communities beginning in 2026-27. This announcement provides Read More…
Bictegravir accounts for 51% of new drug sales in Canada last year TDS News – The latest edition of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) Meds Entry Watch reports that 40 new-to-Canada medicines were approved for market in 2018, of which 22 had reported sales by the end of 2019. This is in line with the Read More…
B.C leads the country in addictions and drug overdose TDS News – People struggling with substance-use challenges in B.C. will have additional treatment and recovery options as more than 100 new publicly funded beds in 14 organizations will soon become available around the province. “To help people get the addictions care they need, we’re providing Read More…
Health Canada issues label change authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine TDS News – Today, Health Canada issued a label change authorization to Pfizer-BioNTech to reflect that each vial of its COVID-19 vaccine contains six doses, rather than five. This follows an independent and thorough scientific review of a submission received from Pfizer-BioNTech on January 22, 2021. In Read More…
Over 1.7 million users have been asked to isolate as a result of a close contact since launch, helping to break chains of transmission. Over 1.7 million app users across England and Wales have been advised to isolate by the NHS COVID-19 app following a close contact with someone who goes on to test positive, Read More…
Trump’s first impeachment trial saw no witness TDS News – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced an agreement on a Senate resolution setting up the structure of the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of Donald J. Trump that ensures the trial will be fair to both the impeachment managers and defense. “I’m pleased that all parties – the Read More…
B.C leads the country in Opiod overdose and deaths TDS News – The first cohort of registered nurses (RNs) is on track to begin prescribing medications for treatment of opioid use disorder, as part of B.C.’s leading-edge overdose response plan. Thirty RNs and registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) will complete their training this month to prescribe Read More…
Quebec report on Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence made 190 recommendations prompting the need for a more specialized judicial structure for these issues. TDS News – The Minister of Justice and Attorney General for Quebec, Simon Jolin-Barrette, announced the establishment of a working group following the tabling of the report of the Committee of Experts Read More…
No Invasive Mussels Found In Saskatchewan Waters In 2020 Zebra mussels are a small freshwater mussels that is invasive to bodies of water and spread quickly. In recent years, the province have Manitoba has been plagued with Zebra mussels causing extensive damage to water supplies. The species was originally native to the lakes of southern Read More…
Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre preservers of Indigenous history Today, Member of Parliament Lenore Zann for (Cumberland–Colchester) announced $1,193,801 in funding for the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre in Nova Scotia. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage. The funding will support the architectural design of the Mi’kmawey Debert Read More…
A poem honoring Black History Month February is the monthWhen Black stories can be held highWhen both culture and historyAre presented in great supply The folktales of the peoplesThe spirits of the land‘Bout the animals and riversAnd the plants o’African There’s tales of Anansi,The ever tricky spiderTeaching youth to be quite couthYet still smart and Read More…
Thousands of patients to benefit from smartphone app that allows them to transmit results to their GP in minutes without leaving home. Patients with diabetes and high blood pressure are benefiting from pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) that turns a smartphone camera into a clinical-grade tool to detect early kidney disease. NHSX, the digital transformation arm Read More…
New affordable homes open for Indigenous peoples in Cranbrook TDS News – New affordable rental homes are now open for Indigenous peoples in Cranbrook British Columbia. This is thanks to a partnership between the Province, Columbia Basin Trust, the Aboriginal Housing Management Association and the Aqanttanam Housing Society. “These new homes will provide much-needed affordable Read More…
By re-injecting gas revenues into the economy and facilitating infrastructural development nation-wide, Mozambique can realize its goal of becoming a regional tourism leader The African continent is renowned for its rich diversity of cultures, languages, wildlife and landscapes, in which Mozambique enjoys the privilege of encapsulating these elements in one country. The southeastern nation is Read More…
Students are calling mandatory fees unfair especially while income is limited due to COVID-19 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of facilities at the ‘University ofToronto Mississauga (UTM) have been closed. However, UTM students are still required to pay mandatory fees, called incidental fees, for these closed facilities as well as still having to Read More…
Prime Minister Johnson announces new measures to help the education sector build back better from the pandemic. New measures aimed at attracting more overseas students, boosting access to global student exchanges for thousands of people, and supporting international education partnerships have been announced today (6 February) by the Government. Following the announcement in December of Read More…
Investment will lead to innovative solutions to get job seekers back to work Applications are now open for the Ontario government’s new two-year $115 million Skills Development Fund. The fund, which will support workers and apprentices, is specifically designed to address the challenges brought on by COVID-19 and help reduce obstacles to hiring, training and Read More…
Manitoba’s $1.35 billion is amongst the highest in the province for total education investment. TDS News – Manitoba’s public schools system will see another increase in the Funding of Schools Program for the 2021-22 school year of $20.8 million, or 1.56 per cent, for a total $1.35 billion, the highest total investment in Manitoba’s history, Read More…
Animal ID’s can help better locate livestock in the middle of pandemic or fire. TDS News – After consulting with B.C.’s farming and ranching community, the Province is moving forward with a mandatory Premises Identification (ID) regulation to help livestock producers and communities better prepare for emergencies and be equipped to respond to them. “B.C. Read More…
The Apuiat Wind Farm is seen as a win win project for the Innu Fist Nation and the province of Quebec. TDS News – Today Quebec Premier François Legault, members of his cabinet along with Martin Dufour, the president and CEO of Hydro-Québec, announce a historic partnership allowing the realization of the important Apuiat wind Read More…
Traditional Indigenous medicines have been used to cure people for many centuries. Project “Green Health” is researching the medical use of biodiversity (based on indigenous healthcare practices), to develop mechanisms protecting this knowledge, and consider how to use this to increase the health and prosperity of less favoured groups in Guatemala. Other partners of the Read More…
Highspeed Internet is now listed as an essential service TDS News – Today, the CRTC announced that five transport projects will receive up to $26.7 million in funding from the Broadband Fund. Over 550 km of fibre transport network will be built in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario, benefitting 41 communities, three of which are Read More…
Funding to be jointly provided by the Federal and Provincial Governments Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force within the Canada’s economy. At the same time, the seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment – competition is intensifying and consumers are looking for sustainability and quality. Today, the Government Read More…
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, silent on Qanon congresswoman’s conspiracy beliefs “Democrats are choosing to raise the temperature by taking the unprecedented step to further their partisan power grab regarding the committee assignments of the other party,” McCarthy said. Translation – I am Trumps bootlicking, spineless whipping boy that would rather bend the knee to Read More…
New core services and additional funding will offer greater choice based on need TDS News – Starting in March, the Ford Government will begin offering core clinical services based on a child’s individual needs, a key element of the new Ontario Autism Program. These services include applied behaviour analysis, speech language pathology, occupational therapy and Read More…
Brands are increasingly leveraging AR tools and 3D content to drive online sales and add value to their customers The ongoing pandemic and lockdowns have exploded social media usage and increased traffic in online shopping platforms, forcing many brands to embrace emerging technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and virtual stores to remain competitive and Read More…
For now, thoughts and prayers is about all the G7 Ministers’ can offer to the people Myanmar In a joint statement from the G7 nations condemning the illegal coup of Myanmar’s democratically elected government and detention of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, there is still remains many uncertainty as to how and what they Read More…
Novavax to pursue the production of COVID-19 vaccine at the National Research Council Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, today announced the government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Novavax to pursue the production of its COVID-19 vaccine at the National Research Council of Canada’s Biologics Manufacturing Centre in Montréal. The Prime Minister also announced Read More…
Additional funding will support victims, Indigenous families and youth TDS News – The Ontario government is investing $6.48 million to strengthen mental health and addiction supports for victims, front-line workers, Indigenous families and youth involved in the justice system. The funding will allow victim assistance organizations to hire more staff, and provide safe housing and Read More…
New Brunswick company to implement modern high-speed manufacturing line The food manufacturing industry is one of largest economic drivers in Atlantic Canada and one that has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Innovation and the integration of new technologies are proving to be key assets to enable businesses in this industry remain competitive and Read More…
Myanmar Military overthrows democratically elected government In the breaking morning on Monday February 1, Myanmar’s democratically elected president Win Myint, his parliament and civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was overthrown in a Military Coup. The Army’s spokes person took to national Tv to announce that the military has taken control of the country and Read More…
IOM Helps Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 among Brazilian Indigenous and Riverside Communities TDS News– Indigenous, rural, and riverside communities in northern Brazil comprise the most vulnerable populations to the spread of COVID-19. Due to economic and transportation restrictions in place across such communities, locals’ access to health, hygiene and cleaning products is limited, making it Read More…
As the COVID-19 cases continue to increase globally, Canada is tightening its restrictions on people coming into the country. Yesterday, the Government of Canada announced new rules on international travel, in addition to the multi-layered approach on COVID-19 already in place. The government and Canada’s airlines agreed to suspend all flights to and from Mexico Read More…
The Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation’s solar-energy project will install solar panels on the community Bingo Hall. Today, the Member of Parliament for Oakville North–Burlington and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, Pam Damoff, on behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, joined the Chief Read More…
Johnson and Johnson will apply for emergency authorization of use if February Johnson & Johnson today announced topline efficacy and safety data from its Phase 3 clinical trial, demonstrating that the investigational single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in development at its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies met all primary and key secondary endpoints. The topline safety and efficacy data are Read More…
National Consortium for Indigenous Medical Education Indigenous Peoples in Canada continue to experience serious health inequities. Changing the status quo requires introducing new approaches to medical education that are respectful of Indigenous knowledge, cultures, values and beliefs. In support of this goal, the Government of Canada will provide $4 million to a National Consortium for Read More…
Company pleaded guilty to operating a deceptive trial offer scheme A Canadian company doing business as Revive You Media (1806369 Alberta Limited) pleaded guilty today in the Provincial Court of Ontario for promoting deceptive free trial offers for health and dietary supplements that trapped consumers into monthly subscriptions. The company was fined $15 million and Read More…
CBSA seizure of record amount of meth leads to RCMP charges On December 25, 2020, while facilitating the entry of essential goods at the Coutts, Alberta port of entry, CBSA officers referred a semi-truck hauling produce for further inspection. While examining the shipment, CBSA officers uncovered 228.14 kg of methamphetamine with an estimated street value Read More…
The Quebec venture capital industry will provide seed funding to current and aspiring entrepreneurs. QUEBEC, The government of Quebec, the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Teralys Capital in collaboration with the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, and Fondaction are today launching the Seed Fund Competition of Quebec. This venture capital investment initiative totals $ 100 Read More…
Inspections will help protect temporary foreign workers ahead of the growing and harvesting season TORONTO – The Ontario government is taking additional measures to protect farmworkers during the pandemic by expanding provincewide inspections to farms, greenhouses and other agricultural operations to ensure health and safety measures are being followed. “Our government is taking action to Read More…
Code name operation ARTEMIS Operation ARTEMIS is the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) contribution to CTF 150, a multinational task force conducting maritime security and counter-terrorism operations in Middle Eastern waters. Commodore Dan Charlebois of the Royal Canadian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 150 (CTF 150) today, during a change of command ceremony held Read More…
Providence Therapeutics on pace to begin production of Canada’s COVID-19 Vaccine Headquartered out of Toronto, Providence Therapeutics begins phase one of its MRNA COVID-19 vaccine trials at its Toronto clinical facility. The news of a vaccine produced within Canada, could not come at a better time. The vast majority of vaccines are being produced in Read More…
Kenya’s system allows travelers to upload their COVID-19 test results online for easy verification by port health and travel officials and helps in the detection of forged certificates ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, On 9 January 2021, the Government of the Republic of Kenya announced the launch of its Trusted Travel platform, based on the Africa CDC Trusted Read More…
The world still mourns the tragic death of NBA Legend Kobe “Black Mamba” Bryant Early Sunday morning January 26, 2020, NBA legend Kobe Bryant died in Calabasas helicopter crash. On the downed helicopter were his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and six other passengers and the pilot. Emergency personnel responded but no one on board survived. Five people Read More…
Total inmate deaths within Canadian Prison Institutes now sits at five On January 23, 2021, an inmate from Willow Cree Healing Lodge died at a community hospital as an apparent result of complications related to COVID-19. As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, CSC has notified the coroner who will review the Read More…
Status of women ministers meet, endorse declaration for gender-based violence FREDERICTON (GNB) – Federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) ministers responsible for the status of women, including Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, endorsed a declaration for gender-based violence. The ministers held their annual meeting online Jan. 21 and 22. “It is so important we Read More…
Ontario reported the first case of the deadly virus in Canada A year ago today, we were presented with one of the most difficult challenges in our history with the confirmation of the first case of COVID-19 in Ontario. The rapid spread of the virus through the province, the country and around the world would Read More…
The escapee is thought to be heading to Brandon, Manitoba On January 24, 2021 during the 7:30 P.M. count in the minimum security unit at Stony Mountain Institution, staff members discovered that Owen Spence was not accounted for. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) contacted the Stonewall detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Read More…
Gov’t calls for immediate release of fishing crew, vessels detained by Venezuelan navy The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana has confirmed reports that two Guyanese registered fishing vessels – the Lady Nayera and the Sea Wolf – operating off the coast of Waini Point within Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone, were Read More…
Ontario Government stepping up inspections to protect staff and consumers OTTAWA — The Ontario government is carrying out workplace inspections in Ottawa, Windsor, Niagara and Durham this weekend to ensure essential businesses that can continue to operate during the provincewide shutdown are following the public health guidelines. The province wants to ensure workers and customers are Read More…
Canada looks to ramp up mass inoculation of the COVID-19 vaccine beginning in February 2021. Over a year ago, the thoughts of a COVID-19 vaccine was hard to imagine, but with the commitment of governments and scientists from around the world, multiple vaccines have been produced and mass inoculation has begun. As Canada’s top medical Read More…
The G7 summit will be used to unite leading democracies to help the world build back better. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will host the world leaders of the G7 democracies in Cornwall, June of 2021 to address the challenges from beating coronavirus and tackling climate change, to ensuring that people everywhere can benefit from Read More…
The $10.4 million in funding will go towards improving patient care Canadians benefit from a health care system that is informed by research evidence—and by the voices of patients and caregivers. That is why it is essential that the government invest in patient-oriented research, which engages patients as partners throughout the research process. The Honourable Read More…
Payette’s resignation is affective immediately Julie Payette and her senior advisor, Assunta di Lorenzo have tendered their resignation effective immediately, after the results of a scathing report conducted by an independent third party into the workplace environment of Rideau Hall. In 2020 many reports started to surface about the toxicity and abusive culture within the offices of Read More…
The fleur de lis, symbol identifies Quebec’s rich identity. QUEBEC, Today Premier François Legault, and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General Simon Jolin-Barrette highlight the 73rd anniversary of the fleur de lis, symbol of our rich Quebec identity. On January 21, 1948, the Quebec flag was hoisted, for the very first time, at the top Read More…
No indication of causal relationship between COVID-19 vaccination and death The elderly in nursing homes and residential care homes are prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine in Norway. The majority of those vaccinated are elderly people, often with severe underlying diseases. “We have to bear in mind that most of those living in nursing homes have severe Read More…
Seismic upgrades to elementary schools will help keep kids safer in an earthquake. RICHMOND – Nearly 700 more students in Richmond soon will be learning in safer schools when seismic upgrades are complete at James Whiteside and William Bridge elementary schools. “Safe learning environments are essential to students’ well-being as they learn, grow and play Read More…
Canada Wins Two-Year Term on International Renewable Energy Agency Council Today Seamus O’Regan Jr., Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced that Canada has been voted in as an official Member of Council for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Announced at the 11th session of the IRENA Assembly, Canada will serve a two-year term on the Read More…
COVID-19 has created high paying work from home jobs but companies can not fill them The COVID-19 Pandemic has been devastating to industries such as hospitality, food and beverage, salons and fitness, but prosperous to others, mainly in the tech and telecom sector. With big companies and government still required to provide essential services and Read More…
President Biden Sends Immigration Bill to Congress as Part of His Commitment to Modernize Immigration System Today’s swearing in of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, marks the end of Trump’s devisive, corrupt, insurrection fueled presidency. Under Trump, the United States was operating more like a dictatorship with malice for the rule of Read More…
Keystone XL commits to become first pipeline to be fully powered by renewable energy President Elect Biden has signaled he plans to undo many of President Trump’s executive orders within the first day of his Administration. And one of those will be to cancel the Keystone pipeline agreement just as the company had announced to Read More…
Residents and healthcare professionals of care homes begin to receive the second dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 Araceli Rosario Hidalgo, a resident of the Los Olmos care home in Guadalajara since 2013, born in 1924, and Mónica Tapias, born in 1972, an auxiliary nursing care technician (Spanish acronym: TCAE), have now received both doses Read More…
Studies show kids learn better under when they have a full stomach Schools can the UK can begin ordering free school meal vouchers for eligible pupils from today as the Government’s national scheme launches, adding to the support available for disadvantaged families. An online service for schools, the scheme allows schools to place orders for Read More…
Ontario Adding Over 500 Hospital Beds to Expand Critical Care Capacity VAUGHAN — The Ontario government is providing up to $125 million to immediately add over 500 critical care and high intensity medicine beds to hospitals in areas with high rates of COVID-19 transmission. A portion of the funding will also be used to temporarily Read More…
The enhanced cards were used to gain quick entry into the United States VICTORIA – B.C. is phasing out the enhanced driver’s licence (EDL) and enhanced identification card (EIC), originally offered to ease entry into the U.S. The popularity of other cost-effective travel documents that are valid longer and allow for air travel are among Read More…
Canada is a long standing member of NATO Commodore Bradley Peats of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) officially assumed command of Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) during a change of command ceremony held in Lisbon, Portugal today. Commodore Peats assumed command from Commodore José António Mirones of the Portuguese Navy. “I am honoured to Read More…
International arrivals required to prove negative COVID-19 test result before departure for England. Passengers arriving from all international destinations will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result before departing for England to help protect against new strains of coronavirus circulating internationally. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that from next week inbound passengers arriving by Read More…
The once mighty gun lobby now bankrupt The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is the most power gun lobby group in America, has filed for bankruptcy in a New York courtroom early Friday morning. The Non for profit organization has been under tremendous scrutiny for miss management of founds and operating out of the Read More…
This new project unveiled by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Somalia is part of a continuing effort to address this health care delivery shortage Somalia’s health system has been in a severely weakened state for decades due to conflict and humanitarian crises which have led to the displacement of more than 2.6 million Somalis. Moreover, Read More…
Liberal Leader Furey seeks majority with election call Liberal Leader Andrew Furey has announced today his province is heading for a general election on February 13, 2021. Furey beat out longtime civil servant candidate John Abbott by over thirteen thousand points in his bid to becoming the leader of Liberal Party. As the new Premier Read More…
Biden rolls out plan to effectively and equitably vaccinating the U.S. population The COVID-19 pandemic is getting worse by the day — more people are hospitalized with COVID-19 than ever before, the death rate is up almost 20 percent, and we’re nearing 400,000 deaths total. At the same time, there is a new, more contagious strain Read More…
Now is the time to ensure artificial intelligence works for Europeans From tracking the spread of COVID-19 to deciding who will receive social benefits, artificial intelligence (AI) affects the lives of millions of Europeans. Automation can improve decision-making. But AI can lead to mistakes, discrimination and be hard to challenge. A new EU Agency for Read More…
Admiral McDonald replaces a distinguished General Vance who is retiring after 39 years of service. Early Thursday morning, Admiral Art McDonald was appointed Canada’s new Chief of the Defence Staff during a change of command ceremony held virtually today in Ottawa. The event was presided over by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor Read More…
More than one third of people aged 80 and over in England have received at least one dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine as of 10 January. More than one third (34.6%, 1,036,605) of people aged 80 and over in England have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of 10 January, new Read More…
11 Republicans break ranks and vote with Democrats for Trumps second Impeachment Donald Trump becomes the first President in US history to be impeached twice and all but certainly sealing his fate from a second run at office. On Wednesday January 13, 2020, with the help of ten Republicans joining the Democrats, the US House Read More…
Merlin a fully autonomous robot that will help defend and secure hazardous scenes. Dstl, the science inside UK defence and security, has developed a prototype robot so that humans and machines can now share the burden of detecting and report dangerous chemicals over large areas. The Merlin Robot, developed by industry partner HORIBA-MIRA with funding Read More…
Province to Expand COVID-19 Immunization Program to Seniors, Frontline Essential Workers in Next Phase of Rollout Plan TORONTO — The Ontario government is preparing to immunize up to 8.5 million people before the end of Phase Two of the government’s vaccine implementation plan, which aims to receive, store and administer COVID-19 vaccines to Ontarians as Read More…
The suspect was part of the so-called Islamic State in the Iraqi-Syrian conflict zone. Europol supported an operation of the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) leading to the arrest of a member of the so-called Islamic State. The suspect had recently returned from the conflict zone on the border of Iraq and Syria. Two other individuals Read More…
The B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP) provides over 5,000 acres for famers to grow fruit and graze livestock. VICTORIA – More than 100 farmers in the province have started growing crops and raising livestock on more than 2,023 hectares (5,000 acres) of farmland since 2016 through the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP). The 46 land Read More…
Vice President Mike Pence will not invoke the 25th Amendment Late into Tuesday night, the United States House of Representative debated a bill that eventually passed that will see Vice President Pence invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Donald Trump. “With just eight days left in the President’s term, you and the Democratic caucus are Read More…
Alishba Imran, the Canadian who continues to be recognized globally for her work with AI and Robotics. Alishba Imran is a 17-year-old machine learning and blockchain developer from Mississauga, Ontario. From a young age, she had a profound interest in technology and an unmatched passion with a sense of urgency to solve the complex problems Read More…
RCMP investigation launched into inmate assault OnJanuary 7, 2021at about 5 p.m., an inmate was found to have been victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution. The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment. The Blackville detachment of the Royal Canadian Read More…
Indigenous Chiefs are on call 24/7 to assist their community “Being a leader of a First Nation is no easy task. As a former Chief, I know that it’s a role where you are expected to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The pandemic has amplified the demand that is Read More…
Navdeep Bains has chosen not run in the next Federal election The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the Cabinet with the resignation of Navdeep Bains. As the MP for Mississauga-Malton since 2008 and now former Minister of innovation, Bains sighting family reasons for his resignation. Marc Garneau, currently Minister of Transport, becomes Read More…
Medical Waste a Multi-billion Dollar business being lit from the Ongoing Pandemic Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Growth Opportunities in the Medical Waste Management Market in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Forecast to 2024, finds that the increase in hospital visits due to COVID-19, aging population, and medical visits are key factors driving the medical waste management market in North Read More…
The Insurrectionists that stormed the US Capitol Building are now the F.B.I’s most wanted The FBI is seeking information that will assist in identifying individuals who actively instigating violence in Washington, D.C. and stormed the US Capitol Building. The FBI is accepting tips and digital media depicting rioting and violence in the U.S. Capitol building Read More…
Canadian author Sandra LA Boszko gives a first hand account of what it’s like to be locked in an American prison while suffering from mental health. Today we are going to talk about mental illness and very special book Welcome to California: From L.A. County Jail to #1 in Sales, written by an amazing Canadian Read More…
Community testing offer to be expanded across all local authorities in England to test people without symptoms. Local authorities will be encouraged to target testing to people who cannot work from home during lockdown. Around 1 in 3 people have coronavirus (COVID-19) without displaying any symptoms. Rapid, regular testing for people without symptoms of coronavirus Read More…
Iran claimed the jet was accidentally shot down by the Iranian Military On January 8th, 2020, US Government and Pentagon officials reporting Iran accidentally shot down Ukrainian Flight 752 based on analysis of satellites, radar and electronic data collected from the US military and intelligence. At first, Iranian officials refuted the claims by US President Read More…
Calls for Trump’s removal from office grow louder January 6, 2021 will be known as the day a sitting US President incited an attack on his own country. President Donald Trump and many of the Republican Party members has abdicated their duty to serve the people and do not deserve to hold any office. Four Read More…
“Georgia on my Mind” live 1960 by Ray Charles Today we are reporting one story about sad state of affairs in the United States and we dedicate the rest of our coverage to songs about happiness. The world deserves at least one day to be happy.
On Love By Bob Marley Today we are reporting one story about sad state of affairs in the United States and we dedicate the rest of our coverage to songs about happiness. The world deserves at least one day to be happy!
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Funding will help forest sector businesses offset the cost of COVID-19 safety measures Toronto — The Ontario government is investing $5.3 million, provided through the federal Forest Sector Safety Measures Fund, to help small and medium sized forest sector businesses offset the cost of COVID-19 safety measures. The funding will be used for initiatives such as setting Read More…
Cabinet shuffles usually don’t happen so early in an new administration In just a little over a year of Manitobans going to the polls early, Manitoba’s Premier Pallister has shuffled his Cabinet in the middle of the pandemic. At the start of COVID-19, Manitoba had the lowest reported cases of COVID-19 in the country for Read More…
All residents and workers to be vaccinated by third week of January TORONTO — The Ontario government is continuing the rollout of Phase One of its vaccine implementation plan by ensuring that all residents, health care workers and essential caregivers at long-term care homes in the priority regions of Toronto, Peel, York and Windsor-Essex receive Read More…
UK Prime Minister announced a national lockdown as new strain of COVID-19 is spreads UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a national lockdown and instructed people to stay at home to control the virus, protect the NHS and save lives. The decision follows a rapid rise in infections, hospital admissions and case rates across the Read More…
A total of $984,000 have been collected from Business and individuals The Manitoba government is providing an update on ongoing enforcement efforts to protect Manitobans from the spread of COVID-19. A total of 279 warnings and 55 tickets were issued for the week of Dec. 28, 2020, to Jan. 3 including 49 $1,296 tickets to Read More…
A little more than a year ago, in November 2019, the European Investment Bank (EIB) declared its intention to phase out funding for fossil fuels A little more than a year ago, in November 2019, the European Investment Bank (EIB) declared its intention to phase out funding for fossil fuels. Specifically, it said that it Read More…
Provinces across Canada has frozen rent increases due to the pandemic MONTREAL, The member for Laurier – Dorion and responsible for Québec solidaire in housing matters, Andrés Fontecilla, urges the CAQ government to adopt a special law as soon as Parliament returns to suspend rent increases for the year 2021 and thus offer a breath of fresh air to the thousands Read More…
Wiki Leaks founder Julian Assange has been a wanted man by the United States for over a decade Julian Assange, the founder and political activist of WikiLeaks gained international attention with the massive dumping of government cables provided by former Army Intelligence Chelsea Manning. These leaks included the Baghdad airstrike Collateral Murder video (April 2010), the Afghanistan war logs (July 2010), Read More…
Trump’s Desperate call to overturn the election is shameful and a smack in the face to democracy Trump’s intimidation tactics towards Georgia’s Secretary of State to over turn the election is an impeachable offense. And if it wasn’t for that fact he was not reelected, he could have been the only sitting president to be Read More…
The Moderna vaccines are being distributed but cases continue to climb in Saskatchewan As of January 2, 3,722 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1. With the arrival of 4,900 doses of Moderna vaccine, Read More…
Military Help Needed Immediately for Ontario Long-Term Care Homes in Outbreak: CUPE Toronto – Calling on the Ontario PC government’s effort to ramp up long-term care reforms like a care standard and increased staffing “lethargic and inadequate”, today the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) joined advocates urging military intervention to curb COVID-19 wave two Read More…
Increasing risk of famine amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing more than 7 million people into hunger The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is extremely concerned about the counties in South Sudan where an increasing risk of famine amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing more than 7 million people into hunger. Food insecurity is rising amidst Read More…
Institute of Teaching to provide lifelong training and development for teachers A new Institute of Teaching is set to be established in England to provide teachers and school leaders with prestigious training and development throughout their career. Training will be delivered through at least four regional campuses, launching in September 2022, with the Institute being Read More…
SNMG1 is one of four NATO Standing Naval Forces on continuous active duty Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Halifax departed its namesake homeport of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on New Years Day for a six-month deployment as part of the Maritime Task Force of Operation REASSURANCE. During this deployment, Commodore Bradley Peats of the Canadian Armed Forces will Read More…
Hope, Vaccines, Peace, Love and Humanity. 2021 The World Is Counting On You! 2020 has been a hell of a year. Australia was ablaze, threats of war between Iran and America proliferated, and a pandemic was brewing all in the first couple months. Unnecessary injuries and deaths as a result of police brutality have become Read More…
The UK ‘tampon tax’ has been abolished – with a zero rate of VAT applying to women’s sanitary products coming into effect today (1 January 2021). Tampon tax abolished – from today (1 Jan 2021) VAT no longer applies to women’s sanitary products. As a part of wider government action to End Period Poverty which Read More…
