Oxfam says Canada could have been a leader in fighting COVID-19 vaccine inequality around the world but “instead has chosen to sit on the sidelines.” The anti-poverty non-profit made the statement on May 5, 2021 after the United States made… »
Lynn Desjardins
Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Lynn has dedicated her working life to journalism. After decades in the field, she still believes journalism to be a pillar of democracy and she remains committed to telling stories she believes are important or interesting. Lynn loves Canada and embraces all seasons: skiing, skating, and sledding in winter, hiking, swimming and playing tennis in summer and running all the time. She is a voracious consumer of Canadian literature, public radio programs and classical music. Family and friends are most important. Good and unusual foods are fun. She travels when possible and enjoys the wilderness.
Health, International, Society
Canadians are asked to gift vaccines to needy countries
Canadians are asked to each contribute $25 to provide COVID-19 vaccines to people living in 92 low-and middle-income countries. The UN Children’s agency UNICEF has teamed up with Love My Neighbour, a Canadian movement that advocates and raises money for… »
Health, International, Society
New allergy guidelines recommend against food bans in schools
Allergic reactions to food can be dangerous and even cause death, and an international team led by a Canadian university has developed new guidelines to prevent and manage such reactions in schools and child care centres. From one to 10… »
What Canadians most want to do after the pandemic
Canadians are still living with many restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but as vaccinations ramp up, people are dreaming about the activities they most want to resume. A survey for Scotiabank, one of Canada’s major banks, shows that topping… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Lab professionals warn of ‘inadequacies’
Canadian lab professionals are warning the government about “serious concerns” they have and the need to action to address inadequacies in the country’s network of laboratories. The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science says that many of the challenges existed… »
Canadian communities recognized for being bicycle friendly
Cycling has become ever more popular in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic to the point that many bicycle shops are running out of stock. As more people take up cycling, several communities have made efforts to make the activity safer … »
Peregrine falcon fans worldwide face disappointment
Until 2021, enthusiastic people from around the world watched live images from a peregrine falcon’s nest on a university building in Montreal transmitted over the internet. But this year, the falcon has left the nest and taken over an abandoned… »
During Ramadan, Muslim volunteers offer help
During the holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims around the world offer help to others as do volunteers in the Canadians cities of Ottawa, Quebec and Montreal. In 2021, Ramadan occurs between April 12 and May 12 and the International… »
World press freedom highlighted with Canadian awards
A Canadian journalist who risked imprisonment to report on the oppression of Uyghurs in China is one of two people who have received a top award from the advocacy group World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC). Nathan VanderKlippe, the Globe and… »
In pandemic, Canadians urged to complete census online
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government is encouraging people to fill in the 2021 census online or by telephone. As of May 3, 2021, every household in Canada will receive a letter in the mail with instructions on… »
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