Canadian international soccer player Quinn publicly came out as transgender in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “Coming out is HARD (and kinda bs). I know for me it’s something I’ll be doing over again for the rest of my life,”… »
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Quebec introducing fines for people who refuse to wear masks
The Quebec government will begin giving out fines to people who refuse to wear masks starting this Saturday, according to an announcement from Quebec Premier François Legault. In a news conference on Thursday morning, Legault said the new rules will… »
Quebec and Ontario Premiers meet in summit to discuss health care and economy
Québec Premier François Legualt and Ontario Premier Doug Ford met in Mississauga, Ontario this week for the first ever Ontario-Québec summit to discuss economic recovery plans and ways to increase health care funding amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At the end… »
Canadian government announces financial support for Black owned businesses
The Canadian government has committed to supporting Black entrepreneurs and business owners across the country to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and grow their businesses by launching Canada’s first ever Black Entrepreneurship Program. According to an announcement from Canadian Prime… »
Amazon to open up two new fulfillment centres in Canada next year
Amazon plans on opening up two new fulfillment centres in Ontario in 2021, creating 2,500 new jobs, according to a press release from the company on Wednesday morning. The new fulfillment centre in Hamilton will employ over 1,500 employees that… »
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Canadian Broadway actor Nick Cordero honoured in memorial tribute
The Canadian Broadway actor Nick Cordero who died earlier this summer was honoured over the weekend in a memorial tribute that celebrated his life and career. The tribute, which was streamed online on Broadway On Demand on Sunday, featured Cordero’s… »
Quebec introduces COVID-19 regional alert system ahead of potential second wave
The province of Quebec introduced a regional COVID-19 alert and intervention system on Tuesday in light of a potential second wave of cases, according to an announcement from the province’s health minister, Christian Dubé. The alert and intervention system will… »
Sûreté du Québec updates investigation of online threats against Quebec Premier
The Sûreté du Québec said they met with two men as part of their investigation of threatening remarks made against an elected member of the province’s national assembly, according to a tweet from the Sûreté du Québec’s director of communications… »
Survey: Most Canadians in favour of Edmonton CFL team changing team name
After Edmonton’s Canadian Football League (CFL) team announced that it would change its team name last month, a majority of Canadians said it was the right choice according to a poll published on Thursday. A new study from the non-profit… »
Walmart Canada mandates masks and face coverings in all stores
Walmart Canada is requiring all of its customers and staff to wear a mask or face covering at all of their stores starting on Aug. 12, according to a statement the company released Friday, Walmart Canada said that Health Canada… »
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