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…
Month: August 2021
UN Security Council Sets Expectations Of Taliban Controlled Afghanistan
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…
U.S Defense Department Donates 300,000 Meals To Madagascar
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…
New Mortgage Stress Test Rules Make Homeownership Tougher
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…
Can A New Federal Ministry Of Housing Solve Canada’s Homeless Crisis?
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…
Unruly Protestors, Threaten Prime Minister’s Safety At Campaign Rally
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…
Norwegian Citizens Still Stuck In Kabul After End To Evacuations
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 COVID-19 Cases Account For Close To Half The National Total
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…
EU Sends Over 124 Tonnes Of Humanitarian Aid To Haiti
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…
93% Of All Seniors In Canada Are Double Vaxxed
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…
Biden Promises Retribution Against Isis For American Deaths
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…
Women Police Officers Leading Security Of Somali Elections
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…
Quel chef de parti démissionnera après les èlections de Septembre?
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…
Which Party Leader Will Resign After The September Election?
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…
Liberal Candidates Wake Up To Nazi Symbols On Campaign Signs
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…
Why Is Winnipeg Centre A Riding To Watch On Election Night?
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, Keeps North America Connected In The Global Pandemic
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…
B.C Makes Masks Mandatory In Public Spaces
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…
Kathy Hochul Sworn In A The 57th Governor Of New York State
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…
I Declare The Paralympic Games Open
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…
Toronto Hits COVID-19 Milestone
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…
Pfizer, First COVID-19 Vaccine To Receive Full FDA Approval
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…
Northwest Territories, Boost Opportunities For Women To Enter The Trades Sector
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…
Andre De Grasse Wins 1st In Prefontaine Classic 100m Dash
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 Takes Major Step To End Puppy Cruelty & Illegal Smuggling
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…
Jamaican Sprinters Too Much Speed & Class For American Sha’Carri Richardson
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…
Atlantic Provinces Brace For Tropical Storm Henri
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…
Linda Benallal Paving Way For Women C.E.O’S In The Middle East
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…
Ontario Believes Agri-tech Is The Future Of Farming
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 Students Must Be Vaccinated To Be Educated
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: The Education Modernization Act, Or Is It?
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 Are In From The Nova Scotian Election
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…
P Diddy Helps Shyne Enter the US as Belize Diplomat
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…
UN Launches Climate Change Campaign Amid Growing Water Concerns In Libya
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…
MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee Wins Another 3 Year Term
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…
Unvaccinated & Misinformation Are Killing The American People
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…
Why Are Big Corporations Still Using Disposable Coupons?
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…
Plane Crash at Thunder Bay Airport Leaves Pilot Dead
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 Vax To Win Lottery Winners Announced
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…
France Ablaze As Wild Fires Scorch The Country
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…
Gym Class & A Vaccine Shot, Says Ontario
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…
Taliban Official Take Over Afghanistan
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…
Saskatchewan Becomes Latest Province To Sign On To National Child Care Plan
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…
Haiti’s Been Hit By A Massive Earthquake, Killing Over 1,290
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…
Farmers To Get Another $500 Million To Help With Drought & Wildfires
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…
Was Afghanistan Taken By The Taliban Or Given To Them?
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…
Yukon Becomes Latest Territory To Sign On To National Child Care Plan
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…
UK Sends 16 Air Assault Brigade To Evacuate Embassy In Afghanistan
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…
Canadian Government Commits $100 Million To Railway Safety
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…
Taliban Takes Control Of 18 Provincial Capitals Across Afghanistan
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…
2021 Party Promises, Can They Deliver?
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…
Richards and Bialik. What Was Jeopardy’s Awful Decision?
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…
Trudeau Calls For Parliament To Dissolve, Triggering A Fall Election
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 US Troops Departing Afghanistan, The Taliban Takes Over
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…
Going Green: 35 New Electric Busses in Prince Edward Island
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…
Over 100 South Africans Firefighters Fly To Manitoba
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…
$320 Million In Addition Support for Indigenous Communities
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…
Brian Pallister steps down as Manitoba Premier
“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…
Why So Many Restaurants Were Unprepared to Deal With The Pandemic
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…
New York Governor Cuomo Resigns Amid Damaging Report From Attorney General
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…
U.N. Secretary-General Describes Climate Report A “Code Red For Humanity”
“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…
Canada To Build Moderna Vaccine Facility To Fight COVID-19
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 To Adopt $10-Per-Day Federal Daycare Plan
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…
US-Canada Border Is Open Again For the First Time Since 2020
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…
Prime Suspect In A Murder Case, Zahir Jaffer’s Parents Arrested For Concealing Evidence
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 Olympic Game Now Declared Over
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 To Establish Vaccine Passports In 2021
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…
Mohammed Ahmed Wins Canada’s 1st Olympic Medal In Men’s 5000M Race
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…
Winnipeg’s Reports Its 26th Homicide of 2021
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…
Canadians Wins Gold in Olympic Soccer 2020
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…
Damien Warner Wins Canada’s First Olympic Gold Medal In Men’s Decathlon
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…
Quebec Becomes Latest Province To Sign Onto National Childcare Plan
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 In Home Vaccination Reaches 8,000
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…
Bombers Play In Front Of Fans For the 1st Time Since 2019
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 Approves 8th COVID-19 Vaccine, Novavax
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 Andre De Grasse Wins Gold In the Olympic 200-M
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…
32 Indigenous Communities Nearing End To Boiled Water Advisory
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 Burning As Over A Hundred Fires Make Their Way Across The Nation
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…
Biden Calls For NY Governor Cuomo Resignation Amidst Allegation Of Sexual Assault
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 100-Metre Olympian Fears Home, Seeks Refuge in Poland
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…
WARNING: Major COVID Risk Travelling To The US
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…
Manitoba Lifts Mask Mandate As The Province Transitions To Phase 3
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 Jokes About Hitting Speaker Nancy Pelosi
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…
UK Launches Study To Evaluate COVID-19 Vaccine Given To Pregnant Women
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…
Beating The US, Jessie Fleming Sends Canada To Soccer Finals At 2020 Games
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…
Jamaican Women 100M Sprinters, The Greatest Of All Time
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…





















































































