Across Canada supplies like hand sanitizer and masks are running low as Canadians stock up on supplies due to the COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus. As of publishing this story, Canada has 33 confirmed cases of coronavirus, with 20 being… »
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Economy, Health, International, Society
New cabinet committee will deal with COVID-19 outbreak
As governments and health officials around the world continue to deal with COVID-19, Canada’s federal government has struck a new cabinet committee to deal with the novel coronavirus outbreak. The announcement comes a day after the number of COVID-19 cases… »
Bank of Canada, surprising lending rate drop
Although Canada had previously resisted the trend to lower interest rates in light of a slowing world economy, Covid-19 seems to have changed that. With an OECD warning this week, the U.S. Federal Bank and Australian reserve banks announced rate… »
Economy, International, Society
Concerns grow over COVID-19 effect on tourism and small businesses
The Bank of Canada is not the only institution concerned about the ill-effects of COVID-19. Fears are being voiced about the effect COVID-19 will have–and is already having–on Canadian business, especially tourism. CP’s Laura Osman reports that the tourism industry… »
Ontario invests in mental health services
The Ontario government announced yesterday a plan to offer Ontarians easier and better access to mental health and addiction services, according to a news release from the provinces Ministry of Health. Ontario is investing $3.8 billion over the next 10… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Politics
Trudeau approval takes a hit over rail blockades.
Prime Minister Trudeau and his Liberal party weathered several scandals during the first mandate. They won re-election in 2019, although with a minority government and in spite of losing the popular vote to the Conservative party. The first few months… »
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Portraits of Black Canadian – Episode 24
Suzette Mayr The author spotlights issues involving race and ethnicity interethnic people.
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Ontario government blinks in showdown with province’s teachers
After months of acrimonious showdown between Ontario’s Conservative government and the province’s teachers–marked by demonstrations, strikes and work-to-rule campaigns–one side has finally blinked. Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the province is ready to lower average high school classes to 23… »
Environment & Animal Life, Politics
Canada intents to expand zero emission vehicle incentives
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced yesterday evening that it intends to expand its federal incentive program to make zero emission vehicles more affordable, according to a press release from the Prime Minister’s office. The Canadian Prime Minister made the… »
Quebec based youth baseball team changing Astros name over cheating scandal
The Houston Astros cheating scandal has affected a youth baseball team in Gatineau, Quebec. The Aylmer Astros are changing their name and jersey colours, which were inspired by the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball. Daniel Caron, the president Association… »
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