Canada is celebrating National Flag Day today. It has been 56 years since Canada first raised its iconic red and white Maple Leaf flag, on Feb. 15, 1965. “Every day, the Maple Leaf flies in our communities, at Canadian diplomatic… »
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Police investigate alleged threats against Niagara medical officer of health
The Niagara Regional Police Service is investigating alleged threats made against Dr. Mustafa Hirji, the Niagara region’s medical officer of health, over COVID-19 restrictions. “We are aware of the social media posts in reference to Dr. Hirji that have been… »
Quebec Premier François Legault calls out “radical activists” in Facebook post
In a Facebook post on Saturday, Quebec Premier François Legault went after what he called “radical activists” who he said are trying to censor certain words and works. In the post, Legault called the freedom of expression a pillar of… »
Toronto History Museums release online arts projects for Black History Month
As part of Black History Month, the Toronto History Museums have launched new online content for the Awakenings program, a series of art projects including music and film discussions on the effects of racism on physical and mental health. Awakenings… »
Masks now mandatory for middle and secondary school student in British Columbia
Masks are now mandatory for all middle and secondary school students across British Columbia in all indoor settings, according to new health and safety guidelines announced by the province on Thursday. However there will be some exceptions to the new… »
New Democratic Party calls for end to for-profit long-term care homes
Canada’s New Democratic Party has called for an end to for-profit long term care homes and to implement a care guarantee that aims to protect people in long-term care and the workers that care for them. In an announcement on… »
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Cruise vessels in Canadian waters remain banned until February 2022
The temporary measures banning cruise vessels in all Canadian waters and pleasure craft in Canadian Arctic waters will continue to be in place until February 2022, according to an announcement from Transport Canada on Thursday. The announcement means that pleasure… »
British Columbia grant program offers businesses funds to grow online store
The British Columbia government has launched a new grant program to help small and medium sized businesses market their products online. A press release from the government says it is investing $12 million to help businesses launch or update their… »
NWHL suspends season due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
The National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) has suspended its season due to positive COVID-19 tests and the resulting safety concerns. The league made the announcement in a tweet on Wednesday. “The NWHL and the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) have… »
Toronto to pilot non-police led safety and crisis support service
Toronto has approved a pilot project for community safety and crisis support services that will test a non-policel led approach to non-emergency and non-violent calls including those involving wellness checks. The pilot project, approved by city council on Tuesday, will… »
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