Opioid overdose is one of the leading causes of death in British Columbia within the last decade by Charlotte Hui Every day in Canada, many people are dying from an opioid overdose. Substance abuse is a public health problem with many factors beyond an individual’s control, including traumatic experiences, physical and mental health, income and Read More…
Month: May 2022
Federal Government To Ban All Sales Of Handguns Into Canada
Bill C-21 is the toughest gun regulation introduced in over 30 years Today, Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, introduced Canada’s most significant action on gun violence in a generation. Bill C-21 will implement a national freeze on handguns, tackle organized crime, address the role of guns in gender-based violence, and more. “Bill C-71 will Read More…
Toronto Confirms Another Suspected Case Of Monkeypox
Canada now home to 10% of the world’s Monkeypox virus As of this morning, one newly-suspected case of monkeypox has been reported to Toronto Public Health (TPH). The total number of confirmed cases remains at one, probable cases are now at two and there are five suspected cases. These individuals with probable and suspected cases Read More…
Mona Lisa Smashed With Cake, Flavour & Taste Unknown
This latest attack on the Mona Lisa is history in the baking Monday afternoon, while attending the Louvre museum in France, a man cleverly disguised as a senior citizen woman in a wheelchair rolled over the most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa, and smashed it with a piece of cake. The man Read More…
Spain President Approves €800 Million Economic Stimulus Plan
The monies will be used to strengthen the social economy sector through 9 lines of action involving 12 ministries. The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, explained the keys to his Strategic Project for Social and Care the Economy (PERTE), to be approved at the next Council of Ministers to configure a ‘hub’ Read More…
Canadian Supreme Court Rules Unanimously For Lower Parole Requirements For Quebec Mosque Shooter
The Supreme court upheld the Appeal court’s decision that the Quebec City Mosque killer can be eligible for parole in 25 years By: Charlotte Hui At 8 pm on January 29, 2017, it was a quiet evening of prayer until a gunshot shattered it. Alexandre Bissonnette, 27, attacked the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City. Read More…
1-Year Anniversary Of Mass Indigenous Graves Discovered In Kamloops B.C
215 Mass graves were found on the grounds of the residential school Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, in Kamloops B.C Today marks the first anniversary of the discovery of 215 Indigenous children buried in a mass grave near the former residential school Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc in Kamloops, B.C. Residential schools represent one of Canada’s darkest moments in Read More…
Major Humanitarian Crisis With Renewed Fighting In Congo (DRC)
37,000 People Displaced In 4 days amid a resurgence of fighting in North Kivu By: Tom Peyre-Costa, NRC Regional Media AdviserWest and Central Africa: tom.peyrecosta@nrc.no, WhatsApp: +33 658 518391 Renewed clashes between the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) and presumed M23 fighters were reported in Rutshuru Territory on 22 May. Over Read More…
Laval Crowd Chanted Charest, Charest, Charest, In Second Leaders Debate
Jean Charest’s campaign picking up waves of supporters, while Poilievre continues his string of petulant attacks on his character and record as premier By: Charlotte Hui Last night, the six Conservative candidates vying to be the party’s next leader squared off in the second debate; Scott Aitchison, Roman Baber, Patrick Brown, Jean Charest, Leslyn Lewis, Read More…
Only In America Are Politicians Accepting Of Mass Shootings
It’s time for American politicians to stop blaming mass shootings on mental health and do their job of protecting the people they serve. According to every pro-gun politician in the United States, all gun violence and mass shootings are unavoided mental health issues. Mental health issues are not synonymous only within the United States; they Read More…
Aspects of Language in Peter Drury’s Football Commentaries
Peter Drury, the man with the golden voice Peter Drury has one of the finest voices in football commentaries. The language of the English football commentator is poetic and charming, like the characters he often describes on the field of play. Rich in imageries and entertaining, it captures the imagination uniquely. He is a distinguished Read More…
Quebec’s Assault On Anglophones And Immigrant Languages Continues, With The Passing Of Bill 96
Another of Quebec Premier François Legault’s Controversial bills pass making Quebec the most authoritarian province in the Dominion By: Charlotte Hui Quebec’s majority government voted in the National Assembly yesterday afternoon to approve a controversial language bill that overhauls the French Charter and strengthens the use of French in Quebec by changing the rules for Read More…
Deadly Storm Derecho, Kills 10 & Leaves 400,000 Ontarians and Québécois Without Power
Environment Canada has not officially confirmed Derecho as a tornado and has not released any official statistics or reports By: Charlotte Hui Last Saturday, a violent thunderstorm hit southern Ontario and southern and central Quebec, killing ten people and leaving about 400,000 without power. By midday, Environment Canada had issued a warning for the region, Read More…
Life After Death Just Got Simpler For Québécois
Quebec commits $7 million over 5 years to cut through the red tape associated with death The loss of a loved one is a stressful time and often leaves many uncertainties. Whether it is the cost of a funeral, probating a will, or navigating the many government offices and rules, it amplifies the anxiety of Read More…
EU Aid Delay Puts Palestine Lives At Risk
The European Union is putting Palestinian lives at risk as it continues to delay the disbursement of aid to vital sectors in the occupied Palestinian territory. By: Ahmed Bayram, NRCMedia and Communications Adviser, Amman,ahmed.bayram@nrc.no, phone +962 7 9016 0147 A large portion of EU funding committed to Palestine, valued at nearly €215 million, has been delayed Read More…
Swiss President Cassis receives Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta
Both presidents paid tribute to the robustness of Swiss–Kenyan bilateral relations President of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis met with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in Bern on Friday, 20 May 2022. Their talks focused on enhancing bilateral relations, the upcoming elections in Kenya, and matters related to the UN Security Council. During their official meeting, Read More…
10 Years of Divisive Politics Ends With Australia Electing Anthony Albanese
The Hon Scott Morrison, current Prime Minister conceded late Saturday evening The Australian Labor Party (ALP) leader, Anthony Norman Albanese, is a career politician with over 25 years of serving in the Australian Parliament and is the current prime minister-designate. In a surprise victory Saturday night, Albanese unseated Prime Minister Scott John Morrison of the Liberal Read More…
Lobster Agreement Reached With The Government of Canada & Nova Scotia’s Indigenous Communities
We’koqma’q First Nation joining Potlotek First Nation in fishing in pursuit of a moderate livelihood Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Building on the renewed understanding with Potlotek First Nation reached last month, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has reached an understanding with We’koqma’q First Nation that will see their members fishing jakej (lobster) in pursuit of Read More…
Manito Ahbee Returns With A Joyous Celebration Of Indigenous Culture
The beauty and richness of the Indigenous culture is a welcomed sign of returning to normal with the Manito Ahbee Festival The Manito Ahbee Festival in Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been cancelled for the last two years due to the pandemic. That means in that time, Manitobans were not able to celebrate and embrace the warm Read More…
Lyon Wins Women’s Champions League Trophy For a Record 8th Time
Lyon Wins Women’s Champions League Trophy For a Record 8th Time Olympique Lyonnais of France has won the UEFA Women’s Champions League for 2022. In a game played at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy; the French team opened scoring against Barcelona of Spain in the 6th minute through an Amandine Henry strike from outside Read More…
Barcelona Vs Lyon: UEFA Releases Line-Ups For Women’s Champions League Final
Barcelona Vs Lyon: UEFA Releases Line-Ups For Women’s Champions League Final The official line-ups for today’s UEFA Women’s Champions League Final taking place in Turin, Italy; between Barcelona and Lyon has been released. Scheduled to kick off at 19:00 CET, the game promises to be a nail-biting encounter with both teams fielding their best legs. Read More…
Senseless Attacking On Elementary School In The Democratic Republic of Congo
Attack On Jida Primary School Leaves 222 Children Without Access To Education By: Becky Bakr AbdullaSpecialist Adviser NRCPhone: +47 41613766 | Twitter: @BeckyBakr Yesterday´s attack and looting by armed actors at Jida primary school have left 222 children without access to education. The attack is the fourth in a series of attacks on education facilities in Read More…
First Cases Of The Monkeypox Virus Confirmed In Quebec
The Public Health Agency of Canada is monitoring the situation as more cases are being reported globally By: Charlotte Hui Recently, an American citizen got infected with Monkeypox during a trip from the US to Montreal, Quebec. The Public Health Agency of Canada, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and public health Read More…
“It shouldn’t Only Be Tragedies That Brings Us together”
Interview with Ryan Knight on vigil against anti-black Hatred and Terrorism By: Charlotte Hui On May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, New York, a teenage gunman obsessed with white supremacy opened fire at a grocery store, killing ten black people and wounding three others in a racist terrorist attack. This incident caused a great response from Read More…