Keeping communities safe and reducing violent crime is a priority for the Government of Canada. The existing Firearms Marking Regulations under the Firearms Act, scheduled to come into force on December 1, 2020, have been deferred until December 1, 2023. The Federal Government will use the deferral period to continue consulting with partners and develop an effective markings Read More…
Commercial lobster fishers control the majority of traps within Nova Scotia The lobster season officially starts today in Nova Scotia under heightened security. Last month the province saw its most dangerous streak of sustained violence against the Mi’kmag fishers. The multiple attacks were carried out by local commercial fishers claiming the Mi’kmag fishers do not Read More…
The risk to public health from the virus is very low and this strain of avian influenza does not pose a food safety risk Avian influenza of the H5N8 strain was confirmed at a turkey fattening premises near Northallerton on Saturday 28 November. All 10,500 birds at the farm will be humanely culled to limit Read More…
Animals are often forgotten in the COVID-19 Pandemic Many of us have been putting off health and wellness appointments due to COVID-19, and a visit to the vet is no exception. While most veterinary offices across the country are now open for regular checkups and non-emergency care, some of us remain cautious about visiting – Read More…
For the first time in history, these communications roles will be filled entirely by women. WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced new members of the White House staff who will serve in senior communications roles. These diverse, experienced, and talented women demonstrate President-elect Biden’s continued commitment to building an administration Read More…
New Location to Help Protect Homeless Population from Massive Surge in COVID-19 Cases Manitoba’s Alternative Isolation Accommodation program is expanding to better protect Manitobans who need space to safely isolate due to COVID-19, including the addition of a 138-room site to primarily serve Winnipeg’s shelter population, Families Minister Heather Stefanson announced today. “We know the Read More…
The RCMP has been under a microscope for the their handling of several high profile cases in 2020 The Government of Canada established the Management Advisory Board in June 2019 to provide the Commissioner with expert external advice on the management and administration of the RCMP, including advice on transformation. Bill Blair, The Minister of Read More…
In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following update today: “As the resurgence of COVID-19 activity continues in Canada, we are tracking a range of epidemiological indicators to monitor where the disease is most active, where it is spreading and how it is impacting the Read More…
Christopher Chuckry has Coloured many of Marvels most popular comics such as Spiderman and X-Men. In 2008, the election of US President Barack Obama captured the hearts of a nation and, everyone wanted to be a part of that historic moment. One of those people was the legendary creator of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee. Marvel Read More…
Dr Jill Jim is a proud member of the Navajo Nation with decades of experience in Western and Indigenous medicine WASHINGTON – Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced new members of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board. The team of leading public health experts is helping President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris, and the transition prepare to implement Read More…
The Holodomor is stark reminder of the pain and suffering endured by the people of Ukraine at the hands of the Stalin Regime Today, along with Ukrainian communities in Canada and around the world, we commemorate the tragedy of the Holodomor, or Death by Starvation, of 1932-1933, when millions of innocent Ukrainians perished as a Read More…
2.7 million vulnerable individuals in England to be offered free winter supply of vitamin D by the government. More than 2.5 million vulnerable people across England will be offered free vitamin D supplements for the winter, the government has announced today (Saturday 28 November). All care homes will automatically receive a provision for their residents, Read More…
Canada accounts for only 2% of the world drug purchases Drug shortages remain a global challenge and COVID-19 has increased demand for certain drugs, adding to the complexity of ensuring drug supply where it is needed. The Government of Canada remains steadfast in its efforts to ensure Canadians have access to the medications they need, Read More…
Government of Canada and JDRF Canada announce $6 million in research funding to accelerate stem cell-based therapies for type 1 diabetes There are more than 300,000 Canadians living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), an autoimmune disease with no known cause or cure, resulting in the dysfunction, damage or loss of pancreatic beta cells that produce Read More…
Investment will help more seniors stay in their own homes longer The Ontario government is investing up to $15 million to expand the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program. This initiative will help more seniors on long-term care waitlists stay safe while living in the comfort of their own homes for a longer period of Read More…
Cash transfers can help mitigate the biggest crisis to affect children in Africa in decades Nairobi/ Dakar; The well-being of children in sub-Saharan Africa is under siege from all directions since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. The region is now suffering its first-ever economic recession, pushing about 50 million people into extreme poverty, a Read More…
The additional investments are to support and stimulate tourism in the Montreal region QUEBEC, – On the occasion of the Strategic Forum on Tourism, organized as part of the Relançons MTL movement, the Minister of Tourism, Caroline Proulx, announced additional support $ 4.5 million to support the industry and promote tourism revival in the Montreal region. This investment Read More…
New cabinet focuses on keeping people safe, fighting COVID-19 VICTORIA – Premier John Horgan has announced a new cabinet that will focus on keeping people healthy and safe through the COVID-19 pandemic. “The pandemic has turned the lives of British Columbians upside down,” Premier Horgan said. “We have come a long way together, but we Read More…
Anita Anand, The Minister tasked with providing billions of PPE to Canada’s front line workers and securing multiple vaccines for Canadians There is a lot to be said about leadership and having the capacity to make the right decisions in a global pandemic where the fate of a nation depends on you, failure is not Read More…
Diego Maradona was an Argentine professional footballer and football manager and a national hero. Diego Armando Maradona Franco He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, and by many as the greatest ever. He was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award. Maradona’s vision, passing, Read More…
The incoming Biden administration will need a strong trades secretary as there will be many fences to mend with trade partners from Trump’s America first policies. Under the Trump administration, Canadian companies have been subjected to unfair tariffs resulting in major disruption in trade and the flow of goods back and forth between the two Read More…
America has had four years of frayed relationships with their neighbours and Allies With the election of Joe Biden, the world collective exhaled in relief. The Trump presidency has been widely seen as the most unethical, scandalous administration in the history of the Republic. The White House and the Oval office once stood for valour Read More…
Canada has played a pivotal roll in the security and training of Iraqi security services and is a key member of NATO Major-General Jennie Carignan of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), transferred command of NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) to Lieutenant-General Per Pugholm Olsen of the Danish Armed Forces, during a ceremony held in Baghdad, Iraq. Major-General Carignan Read More…
Cote d’Ivoire, Laos, Nepal and Rwanda receiving US$25 million each As classrooms around the developing world begin to re-open, the U.N. World Food Program is receiving US$119 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide school meals in five countries in Asia and Africa. “Yet again, USDA demonstrates real leadership in reaching school-age children Read More…
Many of the fines come from the Steinbach illegal march held last week In total, the Manitoba Government has issued 79 warnings and 95 tickets were issued last week between Nov. 16 to 22, a significant increase from the week prior, when 54 warnings and 30 tickets were issued. This includes nine $5,000 tickets to Read More…
Canada has been hit hard by the second wave of the pandemic, just as predicted As provinces do their best to cope with the rising cases of COVID-19, we’ll do our best to keep our readers updated on what is going on across the country. Yukon – Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley Read More…
New Brunswick’s progressive approach to Drivers Testing, leaves the rest of Canada playing catchup The online tests will reduce wait times at the service centres and increase access to testing for the Class 7.1 written tests which include the road sign recognition exam and the rules of the road non-commercial knowledge exam. “An increasing number Read More…
That annoying sound on your cellphone, can save your life Provinces throughout Canada have been testing the emergency measures broadcasting alert systems to ensure its readiness to deliver crucial information in a time of an emergency. These systems are put in place to warn citizens of a major crisis or pandemic updates. Manitoba Infrastructure’s Emergency Read More…
Trump Tweeted he will not concede and will press on Once Michigan state electors certified the votes for President-Elect Biden and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court tossed Trump’s legal teams request to throw-out legally casted votes of millions, Trump’s path to victory was inconceivable. Justice prevailed. America will get the president they wanted and so desperately Read More…
Synovial Cancer is rare and mainly affects young adults MONTREAL, – The Institute of Hemato-Oncology and Cell Therapy (iHOTC) at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (HMR), part of the Integrated University Health and Social Services Center de l’Est-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, today announces a historic breakthrough in Quebec and Canada in the field of cancer treatment. Indeed, a new experimental cell therapy could potentially Read More…
AstraZeneca now becomes the third drug company to produce an effective COVID-19 vaccine AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine has emerged as the most cost effective out of the three seeking FDA special authorization. The company has pledged not to make a profit from the pandemic vaccine. The projected cost of AstraZeneca’s vaccine is pegged at $2.50 per Read More…
New MIWE Report Reveals How the COVID-19 Crisis Could Set Back a Generation of Women in Business Women across the world have been disproportionally impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic – a staggering 87% of women business owners say they have been adversely affected. Over representation in sectors hardest hit by the economic downturn, the pronounced Read More…
Victims of violence and sexual assaults can now testify remotely at the time of the incident New technology which spares vulnerable victims and witnesses from the trauma of attending court is now available in every Crown Court across England and Wales. Available immediately, it allows the likes of children or those who suffer from a Read More…
It’s A mere formality until an official name change to the “GOTP” Grand Old Trump Party Obstruction, check! Lies, check! Massive spending, check! Election obstruction, check! Nepotism, check! Bullying, Race bating, Inappropriate sexual comments; check, check, check! Trump has successful gutted and neutered every single member of the GOP. A party that once stood for Read More…
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on November 22, 2020 As Canadian cities start to see a massive spike in COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Trudeau is calling on the provinces to impose tighter restrictions. Provinces such as Ontario will go into a 28 day lockdown beginning Monday. In lieu of an in-person Read More…
The world stage will not mix Trump as he exits stage left US President Donald Trump tuned into the G20 virtual summit for the opening greetings, aired his grievance of the US election being stolen, then exited to play a round golf. In any other administration, this type of behavior would not only be considered Read More…
Ontario’s becomes the latest province to going into a provincial wide lockdown. TORONTO — In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, local medical officers of health, and other health experts, the province is moving certain public health unit regions to new levels in the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework, which includes moving Read More…
Kyle Rittenhouse out on $2 million dollar bail The Kenosha shooting that took place on August 23, 2020, of another unarmed Blackman by police, sparked the unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Jacob Blake was shot four times in the back by Kenosha police officer Rusten Sheskey after he was unsuccessfully tasered. On August 25, 2020, heavily armed Read More…
The Agreement lifts tariffs on 98% of exports between the two countries In light of the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union and by extension the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Government of Canada has been working hard to ensure continuity for Canada-United Kingdom trade – especially now as we Read More…
The biggest military investment in British defence since the end of the Cold War. In a speech to the House of Commons UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a £16.5 billion increase above the manifesto commitment over four years that will protect UK citizens, help build back better from the coronavirus by creating thousands Read More…
Pfizer first company to ask for emergency FDA approval NEW YORK, Pfizer announced they will submit a request today to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of their mRNA vaccine candidate which will potentially enable use of the vaccine in high-risk populations in the U.S. by the middle to Read More…
City of Toronto to more than double its supply of winter park washrooms Most of the Toronto’s park washrooms are not winterized. Given the resurgence of COVID-19 in Toronto and the increased need for access to outdoor space through the winter months, staff have determined that an additional 28 park washrooms can be kept open. Read More…
UN Secretary-General warns of the potential threats from collecting data used for COVID-19 contact tracing The COVID-19 pandemic has become a global emergency, with devastating consequences in terms of loss of life and economic decline, and significantly hampering progress toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Poor and vulnerable communities are particularly imperiled by Read More…
Daily seizures of illegal drugs and contraband in Canadian Prisons has now become standard practice On November 10, 2020, at approximately 9:30 a.m., correctional officers at Port-Cartier Institution, a maximum‑security federal institution, intercepted an inmate who was attempting to bring contraband into the institution. This seizure is the result of the combined efforts of correctional officers, detector-dog Read More…
Georgia will certify election today after second recount (ATLANTA)-Today, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the results of the Risk Limiting Audit of Georgia’s presidential contest, which upheld and reaffirmed the original outcome produced by the machine tally of votes cast. Due to the tight margin of the race and the principles of risk-limiting audits, Read More…
Hydrogen Energy would help address climate change while boosting economic recovery TORONTO — The Ford government has taken the the bold step of wanting to secure Ontario’s energy future with the by pursuing Hydrogen Energy. If successful, it will create Ontario’s first hydrogen strategy. Ford’s vision for a new hydrogen economy in the province – Read More…
The Ebola virus continues to cause destruction in many parts of Africa The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joins the global public health community in marking the end of the Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) outbreak in Equateur Province. This milestone marks 42 days, or two incubation periods, since the last survivor tested Read More…
Von Der Leyen calls for a system that manages migration in the long term, fully grounded in European values Today, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, gave a keynote speech at the Interparliamentary Conference on Migration and Asylum, hosted by the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, and the President of Read More…
The Coastal Nations Auxiliary begins operations in British Columbia Victoria, British Columbia – The Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary (CN-CGA) commenced on-water operations this fall in the territorial waters of Ahousaht and Heiltsuk First Nations, becoming the first Indigenous-led Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary in Canada. CN-CGA response units in Nisga’a, Gitxaala, and Kitasoo/Xai’xais territorial waters will be operational Read More…
Grand Chief Max Gros-Louis served as Chief of the Huron nation for 33 years QUEBEC, In honour of Grand Chief Max Gros-Louis’ passing, the Quebec flag will be at half mast on the central tower of the Parliament Building, on the day of the funeral, Thursday, 19 November 2020, from dawn to dusk, at the Read More…
COVID-19 cases continue to rock the Canada’s Northern most territory Today, Nunavut has a total of 70 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. An additional eight new cases have been identified in Arviat, bringing the community’s number of positive cases to 54. An additional two new cases have been confirmed in Rankin Inlet, bringing the community’s Read More…
FAA gives green light for Boeing 737 Max to return to the skies SEATTLE, The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today rescinded the order that halted commercial operations of Boeing 737-8s and 737-9s. The move will allow airlines that are under the FAA’s jurisdiction, including those in the U.S., to take the steps necessary to resume service Read More…
British Columbia still does not have a mandatory provincial wide mask policy Today, B.C.’s Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health we are reporting 717 new cases of COVID-19, including one epi-linked case, for a total of 23,661 cases in British Columbia. There are 6,589 active cases of COVID-19 Read More…
Anti Mask demonstrations are on the rise across North American Today’s rant, is about anti maskers. If you are sensitive to reality, you may not want to hear this. With over 55 million people infected with COVID-19 worldwide, and hundreds of thousands of people lying in an intensive care unit or dead. Now is not Read More…
Space is littered with over 160 million pieces of junk Planned for 2025, Clearspace-1 is the first ever space mission dedicated to removing an existing object in orbit, and is a significant first step towards a cleaner space environment. The Clearspace-1 satellite – dubbed ‘The Claw’ – will use a pincer motion to collect debris, Read More…
The March in Steinbach was filled with stupidity towards a virus that kills. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister announces immediate financial relief for small businesses through the newly created Manitoba Bridge Grant at Monday afternoons press conference. “The non-repayable grant will have little to no red tape.” Said the Premier. Recipients who have received help from Read More…
UNICEF Senegal Representative to the Chinese Ambassador to Senegal As part of the response to COVID-19, China has donated a US$1 million grant to Senegal to accelerate UNICEF’s efforts to improve the treatment of children suffering from severe malnutrition. Senegal is one of six countries receiving financial support within the framework of the China-UNICEF cooperation Read More…
A Cervical Cancer-Free Future Is Possible WHO‘s Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, launched today, outlines three key steps: vaccination, screening and treatment. Successful implementation of all three could reduce more than 40% of new cases of the disease and 5 million related deaths by 2050. Today’s development represents a historic milestone Read More…
Child marriage is a practice still widely accepted throughout many African Nations Child brides and marriages, continues to be a heinous practice of child slavery and forced confinement. This type of marriage is highly prevalent in African countries. The child brides are robbed of their innocence, childhood and forced to commit sexual acts often with Read More…
Fayzullo Fazilov, Alexsandrs Bondarevs, Vladimir Korostin and Aleksey Blumberg die when their scaffold collapsed Dr. Richard Wells, Regional Supervising Coroner for Central Region, Toronto West Office, announced today that a new date has been scheduled for the inquest into the deaths of Fayzullo Fazilov, Alexsandrs Bondarevs, Vladimir Korostin, and Aleksey Blumberg. Mr. Fazilov, 31; Mr. Read More…
Nunavut becomes the first territory to move to a full lockdown COVID-19 restrictions Iqaluit, Nunavut, Beginning Wednesday, November 18, Nunavut will enter a mandatory, territory-wide restriction period for two weeks, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. All non-essential services, businesses and organizations will be required to close and wherever possible, switch to Read More…
Good dental hygiene can save you from ending up in an emergency room (NC) Good dental hygiene might not be an obvious priority during the pandemic, but that could quickly change if a painful cavity develops and in-person visits are no longer available. Understanding that this isn’t the most normal of times, it’s important to control the Read More…
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has the highest efficacy in any stage 3 testing to date. CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Today Moderna one of the worlds largest grug makers announced that the independent, NIH-appointed Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) for the Phase 3 study of mRNA-1273, its vaccine candidate against COVID-19, has informed Moderna that the trial has met the statistical criteria Read More…
New City of Toronto ad campaign urges people to continue COVID-19 health measures The City of Toronto launched a new city-wide public education campaign to urge residents to continue to be vigilant to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The “Practice Safe 6ix” campaign is targeted at Torontonians between the ages of 18 and 40 Read More…
Vaccination Transport and Storage System To Help The World Return To Normal GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, – British engineering firm The Progreso Group has utilized their expertise to create a modular vaccination transport and storage system to assist in the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines. The system will enable the effective transportation and storage of up to Read More…
Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Premieres Major Exhibition Of The First Ladies of the United States. The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery presents “Every Eye Is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States,” the first major exhibition to explore the historical significance of this prominent position through the mode of portraiture. The exhibition spans nearly 250 years, Read More…
The couple could face up to 20 years in prison ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Tarik Jaafar has been sentenced to 12 months in prison and two years of supervised release for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a federal initiative designed to help businesses pay their employees and meet their basic expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More…
The incoming administration will use science to guide its COVID-19 national strategy US, President Elect Biden met with the co-chairs of the transition COVID-19 Advisory Board, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Dr. David Kessler, and Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith. The President Elect was briefed on the accelerating public health crisis. The facts they presented were alarming. The country Read More…
Solar energy harvested in space offers the potential for an unlimited and constant zero carbon power source The UK government has commissioned new research into space-based solar power (SBSP) systems that would use very large solar power satellites to collect solar energy, convert it into high-frequency radio waves, and safely beam it back to ground-based Read More…
Under Bill C-86, equal pay will be a federally protected human right On October 29, 2018, the Canadian Government introduced the Pay Equity Act as part of Bill C-86, the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2. On December 13, 2018, the bill received Royal Assent. The Pay Equity Act (An Act to establish a proactive pay equity regime within the federal Read More…
The Four Crowns Hotel & Restaurant Event Center, Opened Their Doors To Those Who Need It The Most What started as a regular afternoon drive for Winnipeg businessman Ravi Ramberran, turned out to be something much more. While tuning in to a local radio station, Ravi heard the stories of a few brave individuals that Read More…
Kim NG brings thirty years of experience and three World Series Championship to the Marlins The Marlins began the reshaping of their baseball operations department after parting ways with Michael Hill as president of baseball operations on Oct. 18. The Marlins over the years have lost many great talented players to rivals and have missed Read More…
Canada’s Northern Territories have been good at flattening the COVID-19 Curve. COVID-19 case have been very low in the Canada’s Northern Territories due to their remoteness. Today, Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, has confirmed a new case of COVID-19, in Arviat. “The individual is currently outside the territory, is isolating and doing Read More…
Province’s Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Supporting Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy HAMILTON ― Heddle Shipyards secures a new long-term agreement with Vancouver-based shipyard Seaspan to fabricate Ontario-made ship components under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. In the 2020 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover, the government has taken significant steps to make the province more attractive to Read More…
Canada supports the nation rebuilding efforts of Indigenous groups in British Columbia The Canada government needs to be responsible for rebuilding the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown and government-to-government relationship with Indigenous peoples through supporting the realization of their visions of self-determination. Today Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced that Canada has provided $2.6 million this fiscal Read More…
Trump and COVID-19 Task Force M.I.A As COVID-19 death tolls rise to record levels and the virus continues to see daily reported infections surpassing 100,000, Trump has been M.I.A. Prior to the election, the embattled president downplayed the virus and dismissed the scientists. With the election of Joe Biden, the President now spends his time Read More…
Province Increases Number of Sex Offender Registration Sites Registered sex offenders must report to a registration centre once a year, in addition to other reporting obligations like notification of a change of address, employment and volunteer activities, enrolment at an educational institution, receipt of driver’s license or passport, and notification within seven days of travel Read More…
Klain has served in many Democratic Administrations as Chief of Staff WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden appointments Ron Klain as incoming White House Chief of Staff and Assistant to the President. A longtime aide to the president-elect, Klain will oversee the Executive Office of the President and serve as a senior advisor. In addition to supporting Read More…
Quebec’s agriculture has seen a huge dip in wake of COVID-19 Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of $7.5 million under the Emergency On-Farm Support Fund to help Quebec farmers better protect the health and safety of farm workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This measure will be administered by La Financiere Agricole du Quebec (FADQ). Eligible Read More…
Sputnik V, Moves to Phase III Clinical Trials in the Russian Federation and around the world MOSCOW- The National Research Center for Epidemiology (N.F. Gamaleya) and the (RDIF, Russia’s sovereign wealth fund), announce that the Sputnik V vaccine, the world’s first registered vaccine against coronavirus (registered on the 11th of August under the emergency use authorization Read More…
Legislation will make it illegal for larger businesses to use products unless they comply with local laws to protect natural areas. The UK will go further than ever before to clamp down on illegal deforestation and protect rainforests, the government has confirmed today, thanks to world-leading new laws being introduced through the landmark Environment Bill Read More…
The new regulations will improve air quality and protect human health Ontario, Toronto – The Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, announced that the Government of Canada has finalized national regulations that will reduce pollution from petroleum and petrochemical facilities across the country, including in Sarnia, Mississauga, Montréal, Burnaby, Prince George, Saint Read More…
Manitoba leads the nation in COVID-19 infections per capita Manitoba has been hit with a wave of COVID-19 cases resulting in a record amount of deaths. At an infection rate that is hovering around the 10% margin, Manitoba leads the country in infections per capita. With the spike in COVID-19 cases, the calls are growing Read More…
Master defeated incumbent Mayor Michael Fougere In its first ever pandemic election, voter turnout was low, which is what was expected. Regina’s City Council saw several incumbents lose their seat and most notably Mayor Fougere. Heading into the election Masters was polling favourable among voters and appealed to the everyday citizen especially mothers. “It doesn’t Read More…
Prime Minister Trudeau makes first official phone call to President Elect Biden Days after the US Presidential election was called for President Elect Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called to officially congratulate him, as well as Vice-President-elect, Kamala Harris, on their election win. The Prime Minister was the first international leader to speak with Read More…
Major Investment to Support Expansion of École des Trois-Soleils Nunavut’s Only Francophone School At a virtual press conference given jointly with Nunavut’s Minister of Education David Joanasie, Federal Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly, announced that the Government of Canada is providing $10,769,000 in funding to École des Trois-Soleils and the Centre de la petite Read More…
Ground breaking experiment lead by a Canadian team of scientists to deliver drugs to the brain using nanoparticles to treat neurodegenerative diseases MONTREAL and LAVAL, QC, Researchers from the National Institute for Scientific Research (INRS) have demonstrated that nanoparticles allow the delivery of drugs to the brain for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The barrier between the blood Read More…
Many communities in the Yukon are remote and can only be accessed by air. The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on remote communities that depend on small air carriers for essential goods, services, and for access in and out of the community. As the pandemic continues to evolve, the Government of Canada is Read More…
The first wave of grant recipients are creating ground-breaking aviation projects that are solving major global challenges. Innovative projects harnessing the latest technology to support the fight against COVID-19 and other challenges like climate change, while creating hundreds of jobs across the country, have been backed by government investment, Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi has announced Read More…
Biden will focus on empowering scientists and providing them with the resources to protect Americans President Elect Biden has announced a dozen of the country’s top scientists will lead his COVID-19 task force. President Elect Biden has tapped former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy to head the task force. Added to the team is former Read More…
Regina Votes To Elect Mayor and Council Today Regina votes to elect a new municipal government and doing so, will become the latest group to hold an election in the middle of a pandemic. Elections are expensive and demand a lot of time away from family and loved ones. However, in the middle of a Read More…
Trebek has courageously being fight pancreatic cancer while still serving as host of Jeopardy George Alexander Trebek, July 22, 1940 – November 8, 2020) was a Canadian-American television personality, game show host and actor. He was the host of the syndicated game show Jeopardy! after its revival in 1984, and also hosted a number of other game shows, including The Read More…
Manitoba’s COVID-19 Crisis exceeds the national average Manitoba’s COVID-19 cases have reached a staggering level of 9.2 per cent and 441 new cases of the virus have been identified as of 9:30 a.m., which brings the total lab-confirmed cases in Manitoba to 8,130. Manitoba has the highest rate of infection per capita in the country Read More…
Lockdown and search at Matsqui Institution On November 5, 2020, correctional officers at Matsqui Institution confiscated four packages containing contraband outside a medium-security federal institution. The contraband and unauthorized items seized included crystal methamphetamine, THC butter, and cell phones. The total estimated institutional value of this seizure is $157,300. In a separate incident on the Read More…
Canada welcomes a fresh start to a rocky relationship with the United States 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 Read More…
A divided America does not have to choose to be divide President Elect Biden delivered the speech America needed. Hope, love, unity and reconciliation was the theme. Biden’s speech was reminiscent of Obama’s more “Perfect Union” address. The President Elect was poised, jovial and reminded the country that “He is a proud Democrat, but he Read More…
Joe Biden has 284 Electoral votes and counting, which is enough to be name the next Commander in Chief. America has spoken, Joe Biden has been elected the 46th president of the United States of America with over 50.3% of votes casted. President Elect Biden home state of Pennsylvania put gave the President the final Read More…
Major Cabinet Shuffle in the final year of Savikataaq administration is particular due to COVID-19 and looking to the future. Iqaluit, Nunavut Premier Joe Savikataaq today announced changes to Nunavut’s executive council, after swearing in the newest member of cabinet, Minister Margaret Nakashuk, earlier this week. Effective Monday, November 9: Minister David Akeeagok remains Deputy Read More…
CAE is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of flight simulated technology QUÉBEC, The Government of Quebec has granted Canadian manufacturer giant CAE, a loan of $ 30 million repayable by royalties. This support will enable the company to continue its research and development activities in connection with the development of products and services for simulation and Read More…
Advancing Newfoundland and Labrador Tech through Investments in Research and Development Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Industry Energy and Technology, Andrew Parsons announced more than $335,000 in provincial support for three projects with a research and development focus led by tech companies in Newfoundland and Labrador. These projects illustrate a focus on research and development Read More…
Saskatchewan’s October unemployment rate across Canada has been the lowest even with COVID-19 According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey released today, for the third consecutive month, Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada. Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate improved to 6.4 per cent in October, the lowest among the provinces (seasonally adjusted), and well below Read More…
Funding Will Improve Access to Care for People throughout the Ottawa Area and across Ontario OTTAWA ― The Ontario government is investing nearly $45 million to create up to 254 more beds in hospitals and alternative health facilities in Ottawa, including nearly $18 million to address ambulance offload times in Ottawa and the hiring of Read More…
Ontario Premier to introduce legislation immediately banning any companies from allowing employees to proudly wear poppies In what can only be called a bizarre and disgraceful act of unpatriotism and blasphemy, Whole Foods bans all employees from wearing poppies honouring the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to protection our nation. “Whole Foods Read More…
Superseding Indictment Charges “Boogaloo Boys” With Conspiracy, Material Support To Hamas, Firearms Violations United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced a four-count superseding indictment charging Michael Robert Solomon 30, and Benjamin Ryan Teeter, 22, with conspiring and attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization (Hamas) and firearms violations. Solomon and Read More…
Bannon growing list of Trump surrogates calling for violence against Dr Fauci US President Donald Trump and his surrogates have dialed up the rhetoric to full blown chaos in wake of the inevitable election results. Trump has called for all votes that were legally casted to stop and declared victory with over 5 million votes Read More…
Ward 10 Gets the Perfect Candidate that is the most equipt to lead in the middle of a pandemic. Olsen’s expertise is public safety and emergency response planning. Ward 10 will look very different come November 9th. With the retirement of incumbent Councillor Jerry Flegel and the redrawn Ward maps, Ward 10 will have an Read More…
Combating unauthorized and counterfeit goods during the COVID-19 pandemic: the CBSA, Health Canada and RCMP announce the results of Project Purify Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Health Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced the results of a Government of Canada initiative to combat unauthorized or counterfeit goods attempting to enter Read More…
Armed Trump Supporters surround Pennsylvania and other polling stations demand vote counts to be halted. Governor Tom Wolf reaffirmed his commitment to counting every vote in the 2020 general election and condemned all efforts to stop the vote count before every eligible vote is counted. Ahead of planned efforts in Philadelphia to disrupt election officials Read More…
Rodney J. Evason please guilty on 13 counts of curbing In Saskatchewan it is illegal for an individual to carry on business as a vehicle dealer by purchasing and selling vehicles to consumers without a licence. This activity is known as curbing or curbsiding and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) is responsible for Read More…
Saskatchewan Ranks First Among The Provinces In Year-Over-Year Exports, Up 19.1 Per Cent Saskatchewan is seeing strong growth in merchandise exports, with a big jump in both year-over-year and month-to-month. Merchandise exports increased by 19.1 per cent year-over-year in September 2020 to $2.57 billion. Saskatchewan ranked first in percentage change among the provinces on a Read More…
Measure 110 passed making Oregon 1st state to decriminalize drug use Oregon ranks nearly last of all states in access to basic drug treatment. One in 10 Oregonians is addicted to drugs, and one to two Oregonians die of drug overdoses every day, sometimes while they are waiting to get treatment. This is a crisis. Meanwhile, the Read More…
America confirmed over 63 million times what we knew about race relations in America With over 60 million votes casted for President Donald Trump it makes you wonder what the hell were Americans thinking. When Trump was first elected, many Americans thought it was a rebuke of Hillary Clinton and the Obama administration, and felt little Read More…
McBride will serve as Delaware’s First District State Senator Sarah grew up in Wilmington in the First Senate District. McBride has been involved in progressive and community advocacy for most of her life, including working for former Governor Jack Markell, Attorney General Beau Biden, and in the Obama White House. In 2013, McBride joined the Read More…
The Chairperson reaffirms the African Union’s support Government reforms ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemns the killing of innocent civilians following inter-communal violence in Ethiopia. The Chairperson noting the rise in inter-communal violence, calls on all stakeholders to refrain from inflammatory rhetoric and work towards de-escalating Read More…
Ontario Increasing Direct Care for Long-Term Care Residents to Four Hours per Day MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is increasing the hours of direct care for each long-term care resident to an average of four hours per day. This commitment will make Ontario the leader among Canadian provinces in the provision of care for long-term Read More…
Online streaming services will require more content that addresses LGBT2Q and racialized communities. Canadians increasingly access their music, television shows and films through online broadcasting services. However, unlike traditional broadcasters, these online services have not been required to contribute to the creation, production, and distribution of Canadian music and stories. Canada’s legislation must keep pace Read More…
Bill Seeks to Modernize Manitoba’s Approach to Bargaining by Replacing 38 Separate Collective Agreements with Single-Table Bargaining Model. The Manitoba government is moving ahead with plans for a single collective bargaining between all school divisions and their teachers through the proposed public schools amendment and Manitoba Teachers’ Society amendment act, announced Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen. Read More…
Will Trump Stay or Will He Go The election of Donald Trump has brought America to its knees in the eyes of the world. American allies have objectively expressed concerns of the president and his administration and countries ruled by dictators have praised him. Trump has been a disaster! From the lack of policies on Read More…
Majority of Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 cases are a result of mass gatherings Saskatchewan’s Provincial government reported 74 new cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the provincial total to date to 3,292 cases. The new cases are located in the Far North West (1), North West (5), North Central (22), North East (1), Saskatoon (18), Central West (1), Central East Read More…
The coronavirus and added extended quarantine has increased the levels of stress that can increase the likelihood of family violence FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has declared November as Family Violence Prevention Month. The declaration is signed each year to renew the government’s commitment to preventing family violence. “Everyday, there are New Brunswickers who face Read More…
Trooper Henry George Johnston died in Operation BLACKCOCK while embedded with the Devonshire Regiment, a regiment of the British Army. Today, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have identified the grave of a Canadian soldier of the Second World War as that of Trooper Henry George Johnston. Trooper Johnston was buried as an unknown soldier in 1945 in the Commonwealth War Read More…
Days Before the Election, Facebook’s Failure to Effectively Manage Its Political Ads Ban Is a Colossal Affront to Democracy Recent stories have made clear that Facebook completely botched its political ads ban rollout. With nearly 100 million people casting early votes and Election Day two days away, this is a complete calamity. This week, Color Of Read More…
The President of the United States is the Head of State and Government An election for president of the United States happens every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The next presidential election will be November 3, 2020. Primaries, Caucuses and Political Conventions The election process begins with primary elections and caucuses. Read More…
Texas GOP petitioned Texas Supreme Court to toss over 127,000 ballots casted in drive up voting station. The overwhelming feeling by American’s is that a Blue Tsunami is coming and Texas is right smack dab in the the middle of it. US President Trump is not only trailing in Texas and the national polls, the Read More…
Canadian Armed Forces now investigating how Corporal James Choi was killed in a controlled training exercise The member of the Royal Westminster Regiment identified in the training incident is Cpl James Choi based in New Westminster, B.C. Cpl died on October 31, 2020 as the result of a gunshot wound sustained while training at Canadian Read More…
Canadian soldier killed while training in Wainwright, Alta. A Canadian Army soldier has died as the result of a gunshot wound sustained while training at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alta. The deceased soldier’s next of kin have been notified. The identity of the deceased is being withheld at this time, as we confirm the wishes Read More…
Extinction Level Event 2 – The Wrath Of God, the highly anticipated follow up album Just when we thought Hip Hop was defeated, in comes Busta Rhymes with Extinction Level Event 2, The Wrath of God. The highly anticipated follow up to the Final World Front multi Grammy nominated chart topping album. The album was released Read More…
