The Department of National Defence (DND) has identified the soldier who died during a live-fire training exercise in Alberta on Friday as Cpl. James Choi. Choi, 29, was a member of the Royal Westminster Regiment, based in New Westminster, British… »
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Health, International, Society
Canadians less stressed than Americans by pandemic: poll
Two-in-five people living in the United States report feeling very or extremely stressed because of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to only one-in-five of those living in Canada, according to a public opinion poll. Further, 46 per cent of Americans are… »
International, Politics, Society
Humanitarian NGOs sound alarm on child malnutrition in Yemen
Nearly 100,000 Yemeni children are at risk of death and more than half a million are suffering from acute malnutrition as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis grinds on for nearly six years with no end in sight, international humanitarian organizations… »
Economy, Health, International
COVID-19: Canada extends ban on cruise ships.
Late last week the Canadian government announced it was extending the ban on cruise ships coming to Canada. The move will now extend the ban until the end of February 2021. The huge cruise ship industry worldwide has been extremely… »
Quebec City reels after gruesome sword attack
A 24-year old man has been charged with two counts of murder and five of attempted murder after a sword attack in Quebec City on October 31, 2020. A bus will be parked near the scene to provide psychological support… »
Internet, Science & Technology
Google launches Pinpoint, an AI tool for journalists to analyzes massive files
Pinpoint is a noticeable member of Reporter Studio, a series of journalist tools launched by Google. The purpose of Reporter Studio is to help journalists “work more efficiently, creatively and safely.” And Pinpoint is a tool that Google highlights to… »
Arts & Entertainment, International
Montreal’s Arab festival will be virtual
Every year, Montreal hosts le Festival du Monde Arabe, which involves live performances, cultural discussions, and films. Because of the pandemic, this year’s activities will be entirely virtual and held between November 12 and 29, 2020. The festival aims to… »
Conservation group expands Minesing Wetlands ‘Everglades of the North’
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) says it has added a crucial 32-hectare (80 acres) buffer habitat to one of Canada’s most important wetlands located near Barrie, Ontario, about 120 kilometres north of Toronto. The newly created Baldwick Bluff Nature… »
Immigration & Refugees, Society
More immigration will ‘drive prosperity,’ says minister
Canada plans to admit an historic 1.2 million permanent residents between 2021 and 2023. COVID-19 has caused disruptions at Canada’s borders and has led to a shortfall in the number of admissions in the past few months. But the minister… »
Ottawa unveils more pandemic support for Indigenous communities
The federal government will invest over $120 million to help Canada’s Indigenous communities cope with the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. The new funds will help First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation communities… »
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