Air Canada Cancels 30 Routes across Canada. COVID-19 has wiped out a billion off the company’s balance sheet Today Air Canada announced the indefinite suspension of service to 30 domestic regional routes and closing eight stations at regional airports in Canada. These structural changes to Air Canada’s domestic regional network are being made as a Read More…
Toronto makes masks mandatory in enclosed public spaces. The new bi-law goes into effect July 7, 20, 12:01 am With an abundant of COVID-19 cases spreading throughout Ontario, today, Toronto City Council voted unanimously in favour of requiring masks or face coverings in all enclosed public places as of July 7 to help stop the Read More…
B.C buys Historic American Hotel for homeless initiatives. The war on homeless continues in wake of COVID-19 The B.C Department of Housing purchased the 42-unit American Hotel in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for people who have been living in supportive housing and are ready to take the next step toward independent living. “Housing is the foundation Read More…
Salma Lakhani appointed first Muslim Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Trudeau makes another historic first Today Prime Minister Trudeau announced the appointment of Salma Lakhani as the new Lieutenant Governor of Alberta and will become the first Muslim Lieutenant Governor in Canadian history. “Ms. Lakhani is devoted to supporting people in her community, from new immigrants and Read More…
Trump Far Right Rally Gets pranked by Borat Creator. Sacha Baron Cohen’s epic invasion of US politics “Obama, what we gonna do? Inject him with the Wuhan flu,” The Borat star sings on stage referencing Donald Trump’s racist name referring to the virus also as the Chinese virus. “Hillary Clinton, what we gonna do? Lock Read More…
Governor Cuomo to President Trump: ‘Lead by Example’. Trump has abdicated his role as leader of America Governor Cuomo: “The President can do two things. First, sign an executive order directing everyone to wear a mask. How we’re at this point as a nation and we still haven’t done the simple, easy, minimal step of Read More…
Toronto City Council ratifies collective agreement with CUPE. Agreement includes A cap on erectile dysfunction drugs Toronto City Council unanimously ratified the four (4) five-year agreements with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 79, the union representing the City’s 24,000 inside workers. This follows the ratification by CUPE Local 79 members on June Read More…
8-Year-Old Author has a Sweet Treat for Kids Globally. Jasmine published her first book at 7 years old 8-Year-old Author and Entrepreneur, Jasmine Miracle Cobb, is on a mission to make life a little sweeter for kids around the world. She is launching an interactive coloring book as a companion to her My Ice Cream Read More…
1 million COVID-19 cases reported in Eastern Mediterranean. War torn countries are the most affected As of 11:00 today, 1 025 478 cases and 23 461 deaths have been recorded from the Region, which spans from Morocco to Pakistan The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed more than one million cases of COVID-19 in the Read More…
10,249,460 Infected, 504,466 Dead, When will it ever End? Coronavirus, COVID-19, Social Distancing We mark another very grim milestone today, there are now more than ten million people around the world infected with the Coronavirus disease, according to Worldometer an international team of developers, researchers, and volunteers with the goal of making world statistics available. Covid-19 – Live Map Read More…
Ontario Extends Emergency Orders to July 10. Restrictions for sporting and indoor facilities will be lifted The Ontario government has extended all emergency orders currently in force that were made under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until July 10, 2020. The extension of the emergency orders will allow key measures needed in Read More…
Switzerland to play mediator in Myanmar’s elections. Myanmar’s parties sign election code of conduct Over the weekend, Myanmar’s political parties signed a code of conduct for peaceful elections and a fair election campaign in view of the parliamentary elections scheduled for November. Switzerland acted as a mediator between the parties (as a so-called facilitator) and Read More…
Philippines Report 738 new cases; tally balloons to 34,803. Strict quarantine rules remain in place The country’s coronavirus infections ballooned to 34,803 after 738 new cases were logged by the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday. Of the new infections, 560 are tagged as fresh cases or patients whose test results were released within the Read More…
Germany ups their support for Sudan amidst political crisis. Germany is bringing international representation Following the peaceful revolution in 2019, the Sudan is now at a historic crossroads. After the peaceful revolution, what Comes next? In 2019 the peaceful protests by the courageous and resolute Sudanese people led to the fall of President Bashir’s regime. Read More…
Guyana President Granger reaffirms strong ties with USA. Guyana is part of the Western Hemisphere President David Granger has reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to Western Hemispheric values and to the furtherance of mutual goals and ideals. The Head of State, in a recent interview, emphasized that the United States of America is a friend and has Read More…
Last night, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau underscored the choice Canadians have to make on October 21: keep moving forward with the progress achieved over the past four years or go back to the politics of the Harper years. And the responses keep coming in. “In the general opinion of the analysts this morning, if there Read More…
The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Teachers’ Day: “On World Teachers’ Day, we recognize the mentors and guides who have helped us become the people we are today. Everyone remembers the teacher who inspired them to find their passion, or who taught them lifelong Read More…
Statement by the Prime Minister on the selection of the Premier of the Northwest Territories The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the selection of Caroline Cochrane as Premier of the Northwest Territories: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Caroline Cochrane on being chosen by her peers to Read More…
“Generations of brave Canadians from all walks of life have stepped forward to serve and sacrifice for our country. Hundreds of thousands have fought – and many continue to serve – so we may live in peace. “In the days leading up to Remembrance Day, Veterans’ Week is an opportunity for us all to learn from the Read More…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe today to discuss important priorities. The Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to work collaboratively with the provincial government on behalf of the people of Saskatchewan. The Prime Minister reiterated the Government of Canada’s determination to see the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) project completed, and highlighted Read More…
Church in Phoenix Arizona guilty of COVID-19 Scam. Outrages claims they have cured the coronavirus Phoenix Attorney General Mark Brnovich has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Glendale-based Clean Air EXP demanding the company stop advertising air purification systems by suggesting the systems neutralize COVID-19. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) alleges that Clean Air EXP has advertised and Read More…
COVID-19 denied democracy 43 times in Quebec. Elections rescheduled to fall 2020 As of May 1, 2020, 43 by-elections were scheduled and could not be fully held due to the state of health emergency in Quebec. Not only has the COVID-19 pandemic changed our daily lives, it has delayed democracy. In the current context, in Read More…
