The Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal (OSM) has named 40-year-old Venezuelan conductor Rafael Payare as its ninth music director. On September 1, 2021 he will take over from American Conductor Kent Nagano who held the position from 2006 to 2020. In… »
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International, Internet, Science & Technology
Canadian explains Hubble Telescope data to the public
Bethany Downer has been named Chief Communications Officer for the Hubble Space Telescope for the European Space Agency. Her job will involve taking information collected by the telescope in space and explaining it to the public. She has worked in… »
Fashion mogul Nygard remains in jail after bail hearing is postponed
Internationally-known Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard had his bid to get out of jail delayed on Wednesday when a decision on his bail request was postponed until later this month by a Manitoba judge. The 79-year-old Nygard was arrested in… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life
Canada’s protected areas aren’t necessarily where they’re most needed: Study
While creating environmental protected areas is seen as beneficial and increasingly necessary for a number of reasons, a new study shows that our protected parks don’t really protect those areas providing benefits to Canadian society such as fresh water sources… »
Online festival to offer Quebec films, master classes
The Festival Plein(s) Écran(s) will hold its fifth annual festival online from January 13 to 25, 2021 to showcase short film production from the province of Quebec. Presentations will be in French, which is the official language of the province… »
It’s official: More sponsorship, advertising coming to NHL
The National Hockey League is north America’s premier professional hockey league, but like other pro sports, it’s been suffering enormous financial losses due to shutdowns caused by COVID. The league will be starting up this year on January 13 with… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Seniors take legal action to get their second dose of vaccine
Health officials in the province of Quebec have decided that instead of giving people their second recommended dose of COVID-19 vaccine, they will use the doses to provide a first shot to more people. Some of the first people to… »
Defence Department report warns of right-wing extremism as pandemic continues
New research from Canada’s Department of National Defence serves notice about what could turn out to be far-ranging side effects from the COVID-19 pandemic–side effects that exist well beyond hospitals and ICU units. It suggests that the longer the pandemic… »
USA defeats Canada to win World Junior Hockey Championship
After dominating all comers through the entire tournament, Canada lost its scoring touch in the final game of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship on Tuesday. The Canadians were shut out 2-0 by the U.S. in Edmonton. The loss prevented… »
At-risk pregnant women should have access to vaccine, say doctors
Obstetricians and gynecologists in Canada are asking health authorities to immediately give access to COVID-19 vaccination to at-risk pregnant and lactating people. Currently, most provinces and territories responsible for administering vaccines are prioritizing seniors living in residences and the health… »
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