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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Province restoring fairness and addressing gridlock in Durham Region The Ontario government is restoring fairness and cutting costs for drivers and businesses in Durham Region by permanently removing tolls on Highways 412 and 418, effective April 5, 2022. “We have heard the people of Durham loud and clear and we agree that the tolls imposed Read More…
The UPC has yet to name an interim leader and acting Premier of Alberta In May of 2021, United Conservatives Party (UPC) MLA Todd Loewen pend a scathing open letter to the leader of his party Premier Kenney calling for this resignation. Loewen and 18 senior backbenchers signalled they had lost confidence in Kenney’s leadership. Read More…
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia By: Charlotte Hui Yesterday, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development, Read More…
Prince Charles kicked off his 2022 Royal Tour yesterday with his first stop in Newfoundland By: Charlotte Hui To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking the 70th anniversary on the throne, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit three Canadian provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ottawa, and Read More…
By: Samah Hadid, NRC Middle East,Samah.hadid@nrc.no, +962790136972 Widespread destruction of civilian houses, new clashes, and social tensions are stopping two-thirds of displaced families from returning to their homes in Iraq’s north-western town of Sinjar, according to a new report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Nearly five years on from the large-scale military operation to Read More…
Health and Social Care Secretary plans to boost funding for research to better understand neurodegenerative diseases that cause dementia. A new 10-Year Plan to tackle dementia will be published later this year, Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid announced Tuesday morning. Speaking at Alzheimer’s Society Conference 2022 the Health and Social Care Secretary confirmed Read More…
A change in regime is the best hope for Manitoba’s International students wanting universal health care Cuts, cuts, and more cuts have been the calling marker for the Manitoba P.C government since it first took office in 2016. The cuts have had a detrimental effect on the people who rely on these services, from healthcare Read More…
David Milgaard served 23 years in prison for a crime he did not commit By: Charlotte Hui In January 1969, 16-year-old David Milgaard and his friends Ron Wilson and Nichol John visited their friend Albert Cadrain in Saskatoon. A 20-year-old nursing student, Gail Miller, was found dead near Cadrain’s home. Police focused on David Milgaard Read More…
Yemen: Reopening of Sana’a airport is a stepping stone towards sustainable peace By: Tiril SkarsteinNorwegian Refugee Council Phone: +47 90569287 Statement by Erin Hutchinson, the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Country Director in Yemen, on the resumption today of commercial flights from Sana’a: “The take-off of the first commercial flight from Sana’a airport in almost six years Read More…
Stones, Blood And Fire As Deborah Samuel Is Murdered In The Caliphate “Who kills in name of god leaves god without a name.” —Prof. Wole Soyinka, 1986 Nobel Laureate in Literature. Thursday’s stoning to death and eventual burning of Deborah Samuel at Read More…
Fourteen countries issued a joint statement on human rights restrictions for Afghan women, and Canadian businesses continue to provide jobs for Afghan immigrants By: Charlotte Hui Human rights restrictions on women and girls have increased since the Taliban re-established the Islamic United Emirates of Afghanistan. Today, fourteen foreign ministries, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Read More…
There has been a steady increase in gun violence year after year and recent mass shootings in Canada had the country calling for stricter gun laws By: Charlotte Hui Every year, the country continues to see a steady rise in firearm-related shootings, and according to Statistics Canada, 277 out of 743 murders in 2020 were Read More…
Spain is among several countries that are putting significant resources into mental health services Mental health is a priority objective of Spain’s public policies. It forms part of the Public Agenda to make it visible and end the stigmas and taboos around this illness. Far too many suffer in silence, and it’s time to bring Read More…
A record amount of journalists have been killed in 2022 while covering the stories that matter the most to society By: Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief Today the journalism community mourns the death of another reporter. While covering the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, early Tuesday morning, world-renowned Palestinian American Al Jazeera reporter Read More…
The number of civilians killed and injured in Yemen has dropped by more than 50 per cent since the start of the truce agreement on 2 April. By: Jasmin Lavoie, NRC Media Coordinator in Yemen: jasmin.lavoie@nrc.no, +967 73 600 339 In the month before the announcement of the truce, 213 civilians were injured or killed in Read More…
UK and Egypt bring more than 40 countries together to drive the implementation of climate commitments The UK and Egypt will bring together more than 40 countries in Copenhagen this week to focus on what climate action needs to be taken to deliver key commitments ahead of COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh in November. In the Read More…
Last week I had separate meetings with Coun. Janice Lukes, Coun. Scott Gillingham and Dr. Ahmed Shalaby to discuss the economic, health and safety implications of the deplorable road infrastructure in Manitoba. Dr. Ahmed is a Professor of Civil Engineering specializing in pavement design and highway materials and co-founder of Safer Road Canada. He has Read More…
The federal government spends $200,000 a year to approve Dene Nation’s Strategic Housing Plan By: Charlotte Hui Northwest Territories -Today, situated on Treaty 8 Territory, Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Dene National Chief Gerald Antoine announced additional funding for the Dene Nation’s Strategic Housing initiative. The new housing pilot project will help the Read More…
Manitoba’s latest healthcare crisis has seen staff lounges taken over to make room for patients The cuts to Manitoba’s Health Care System have returned patient care to the hallways and now taken over the staff lounges. While Manitoba’s Minister of Health, Audrey Gordon, insists the situation is only temporary, she has not offered any concrete Read More…
Canada will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine On May 8, 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Foreign Minister Melanie Joly made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, and met with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Due to the high-security risk, Trudeau’s visit became public once he had landed. They Read More…
Ferdinand Marcos Jr is set to replace outgoing Duterte as the next President of the country The 2022 Philippine presidential elections are on the verge of installing the son of former dictator Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. The disgraced dictator served as the country’s tenth president from 1965 to 1986. During his 20-year reign, most Read More…
Barcelona vs Lyon, Real Madrid vs Liverpool: Two Football Finals With Spanish Clubs May is the month for European football finals. On 21 May, Barcelona of Spain will confront Lyon of France in the final of the women’s Champions league at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy. This promises to be a gorgeous encounter as Read More…
All campaign promises from the Progressive Conservative Party, the Liberal Party, and the New Democratic Party for the Ontario 2022 general election The 2022 Election will be held on June 2, and Progressive Conservative Party, the Liberal Party, and the New Democratic Party have announced different campaign promises. We have rounded up all the pledges Read More…
The recently renovated Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba rocked by an explosion, the cause unknown at the moment Late Friday night, an explosion rocked the Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba. While police and emergency workers are sifting through the rubble with hopes of finding survivors, the hopes are diminishing with each second that passes. The Read More…
Analysis of Huawei’s leading technologies in the world and the political factors involved By: Charlotte Hui In Global Data’s recent H2 2021 report 5G Radio Access Report “RAN”: Competitive Landscape Assessment, Huawei’s 5G RAN portfolio has been ranked top provider for the third year. In the H2 2021 report, Huawei’s product portfolio outclassed its competitors Read More…
“Like nothing, we have seen”: Syrians fight to survive an unprecedented economic crisis By: Ahmed Bayram, NRC’s Middle East,+962790160147 Vulnerable Syrian families need urgent financial support to survive the country’s debilitating economic crisis, warns the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) ahead of the sixth Brussels pledging conference on Syria. New findings released by NRC today show how families across Syria Read More…
Canada called the Missing Murdered, Indigenous Woman, Girls & Two-Spirited Genocide. May 5th is dedicated to honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and Gender-Diverse People, (MMIGG2S). Indigenous women are far more likely to go missing or become murder victims within Canada. For years the Indigenous community has asked the various Federal Governments to call Read More…
“Dangerous” Israel High Court of Justice decision permits forcible transfer of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta By: Media and Communications Adviser, Amman, ahmed.bayram@nrc.no, Jerusalem, 5 May 2022 — A new Israeli court ruling paves the way for the forcible transfer of Palestinians in the southern West Bank area of Masafer Yatta, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has warned today. Read More…
The Dubai Asset Regulatory Authority announced its entry into the metaverses by establishing its headquarters in the virtual world “The Sandbox.”. The Crown Prince of Dubai will oversee it. He serves as the Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. The Sandbox will be the national authority handling all legal partnerships and Read More…
U.S Supreme Court set to overturn settled law Roe vs. Wade An appointment to the United States Supreme court is the pinnacle of every lawyer coming out of law school, but only a select few will get that opportunity. In its 233 years, there have only been 133 justices, and all but five have been Read More…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for the dissolution of the legislature and the launch of an election campaign By: Charlotte Hui Doug Ford will meet with Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell today at 3 P.M. to officially start the election campaign. Dowdeswell is likely to accept Ford’s proposal to dissolve the provincial parliament and sign a Read More…
Toronto Public Health continues to bring vaccination clinics to local community centers for people 65 and older By: Charlotte Hui Last night, Toronto Public Health announced that it is committed to bringing COVID-19 vaccination clinics into community centers over the next two weeks to make it easier for Torontonians to access the COVID-19 vaccine in Read More…
If elected, Dr. Falcon-Ouellette will break the city’s 85-year-old streak of only electing lawyers and businesspeople The announcement by the current Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowan back in October of 2020 that he will not seek re-election left the race wide open for anyone wanting the city’s top job. For many months there has been speculation Read More…
Water is a precious currency in the peak dry season of Burkina Faso By: Jessica WanlessGlobal Media Adviser Norwegian Refugee Council Thirty-two water facilities have been destroyed so far this year, impacting nearly 300,000 people according to a group of 13 national and international organizations providing humanitarian and development assistance in the country. Targeted attacks have Read More…
Police in North Charleston, South Carolina, are investigating after dozens of shots were fired in a parking lot during a youth baseball game on April 25 By: Charlotte Hui The children were confused when shots rang out, but the coaches reacted quickly and gestured for them to get on the ground as their parents called Read More…
Magistrates will be able to issue jail sentences of up to one year for a single offence to help ease the backlog in the Crown Court from today. This is the latest step to tackle the impact of the pandemic on the criminal justice system and is expected to free up around 1,700 extra days Read More…
Ramadan is the month-long holiday where Muslims reflect and give thanks to Allah Today, Muslims worldwide will celebrate the end of Ramadan, the month-long religious holiday. Eid al-Fitr or best know as the “Holiday of Breaking the Fast. On this day, families gather to exchange gifts and pray to Allah for providing peace and happiness. Read More…
