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 will be toppled before he serves out his two-year term By: Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
