After some ten months of COVID restrictions and lockdowns, the issue of so-called, ‘COVID-fatigue’ has become reality. This is when people are simply fed up with the restrictions and are longing for a return to ‘normal’, or at least something… »
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Health, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Moderna vaccine approved, will reach remote communities
Canada’s health department has approved the Moderna vaccine to protect against COVID-19. This is of particular importance because the vaccine’s storage and handling requirements mean it can be distributed to Canada’s many remote and isolated communities. Up to 168,000 doses… »
Government issues warning against unlicensed PPE
Canada’s health department is advising Canadians to discard personal protective equipment sold by Maskopia (formally known as Medkem Canada Inc) as it may not provide the protection advertised. Maskopia is based in Brampton in the province of Ontario and Health… »
Canada rejects Chinese bid for Arctic gold mine over national security concerns
The sale of a gold mine in Canada’s Arctic to a Chinese firm has been blocked by the federal government. The $230 million deal was to sell all TMAC Resources shares and its Hope Bay gold mining project to Shandong… »
Doctors urge people to stay safe amid surging COVID-19 infections
During this Christmas season, doctors in the province of Ontario say the best gift one can give is the gift of health. They ask people to follow public health guidelines “so we can spread cheer not COVID-19.” The government of… »
More funding to address concerns about World Heritage Site
The Canadian government is promising almost $60 million over three years to deal with environmental threats in Wood Buffalo National Park. This adds to $27.5 million dollars that were previously announced. Indigenous groups and UNESCO have voiced concerns about hydro… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology
Museum closes temporarily, offers online activities
Families which often like to visit museums over the Christmas holidays will not have access to the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa this year but will be able to access activities and tours online. The museum will close on… »
The physical effects of having COVID-19: Survey
With so much concern over the SARS-CoV2 virus spreading, a survey conducted by the firm Leger360 for the Canadian Press sought out those who actually tested positive for the virus and asked how it affected them.. Over the course of… »
Filmmaker resigns after Indigenous identity questioned
Michelle Latimer co-creator and director of an acclaimed indigenous TV series has resigned from the second season . Raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Latimer was the director of the series aired on the public broadcaster, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).… »
Economy, International, Sports
Pandemic has hockey seeking new revenue: Adverts on helmets likely
Oldtimers may remember back when hockey arenas were virtually free of advertisements. The walls bordering arena hockey rinks were all white save dozens of blackened scuff marks from pucks and other collisions. In 1980 however that began to change. A… »
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