It has been revealed that facial recognition technology is being ‘tested’ by many police agencies in both Canada and the U.S. There are concerns that its use may contravene Canadian privacy laws, and who may be using it beyond police… »
Highlights / Year: 2020
Economy, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Seven new COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario
Ontario is reporting new cases of the Novel Coronavirus. Four cases of COVID-129 were confirmed Sunday in the province and three more on Monday. On Saturday, health authorities in British Columbia said that an eighth case had been confirmed in… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Politics
Reaction to blockades: Alberta proposes tougher anti-protest law
In the face of rail and road blockades across Canada, the western province of Alberta is proposing tougher legislation against protesters engaged in blocking infrastructure.. The many blockades across the country are in support of a small group of Indigenous… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Politics, Society
‘Proposed arrangment’ but no pipeline agreement in Wet’suwet’en talks
Work resumed Monday in northern British Columbia on the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline that has sparked protests across the country in support of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs who oppose the $6.6-billion project running through the band’s traditional territory. The resumption… »
Movie attendance in Quebec declined in the last year
Movie theatre attendance in Quebec has gone down for a second year in a row according to results released last week from the Film Screening Survey. Based on preliminary data, movie theatres accepted 18.8 million spectators in 2019, about 300,000,… »
Canadian medical team detained in Ethiopia
A group of 13 Canadians that includes doctors and other medical professionals has been detained in Ethiopia, accused of practising medicine without permission and dispensing expired medical medication. The Canadians, along with two Ethiopians, are affiliated with an Alberta-based charity,… »
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Portraits of Black Canadian – Episode 22
George Elliott Clarke The author describes the rich oral narratives and cultural traditions of Blacks in Nova Scotia.
Arts & Entertainment, Environment & Animal Life, International
It’s too late: Short ice-skating ends for the season on renowned Rideau Canal
Ice skating on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal is an iconic Canadian winter experience and also attracts tourists from around the world. The Canadian capital city is also billed as one of the top ten coldest national capitals in the world. That… »
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Portraits of Black Canadian – Episode 21
Michaëlle Jean Canada’s first black Governor General.
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Portraits of Black Canadian – Episode 20
Dany Laferrière The author became a huge success by poking fun at racial stereotypes.
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