Award-winning actor and heart throb Simu Liu is taking on the role of ambassador for UNICEF Canada. Liu, 30, has just landed the leading role of Asian-American superhero for the new Marvel movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten… »
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Health Canada approves 1st rapid antigen COVID-19 test
Federal regulators have approved another rapid COVID-19 test for use in Canada and Ottawa has signed a contract for over 20 million antigen test kits using this new technology, officials said Monday. The Panbio COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test Device, which… »
Indigenous group launch $4B lawsuit over huge hydro power project
The enormous project to dam the Churchill River in central Labrador to create a massive hydro-electric project is now the subject of a $4 billion dollar lawsuit by the indigenous Innu of the region. The massive project is a joint… »
‘Have bags, will travel,’ says new leader of Green Party
New Green Party leader Annamie Paul says her victory is a sure sign that the Canadian political scene is becoming more inclusive. Paul became the first black person to lead a major political party on Saturday after she beat seven… »
Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Society
Canada reinstates controversial family reunification lottery on Oct. 13
New Canadians and permanent residents who want to bring in their parents and grandparents to Canada will have to once again try their luck with a lottery system, says Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. After several months of hiatus, the federal… »
Canada opens borders to international students
Canada has opened its borders to international students, however they will have to quarantine for 14 days upon entering the country. Universities, colleges and language schools are currently drawing up plans to quarantine their students and these will have to… »
Build at home: Canada’s shipbuilders angry at government foreign ship purchases
The Canadian Marine Industry and Shipbuilding Association (CMISA) is upset at the Canadian government over plans to buy a used light icebreaker from abroad for the Canadian Coast Guard. The CMISA represents shipyards and related suppliers from across the country.… »
Prevent cancers caused by HPV, urge doctors
It’s estimated that three out of every four sexually active Canadians will contract Human Papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives and that puts them at risk for genital warts and as well as several types of cancer. HPV… »
Many Canadians modify Thanksgiving, Halloween plans
October will likely be very disappointing for many Canadians who, according to a recent survey, are modifying their event plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanksgiving is on October 12 this year and normally is an important time for family… »
Canada, U.K. call for ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Canada and the U.K. are calling on Armenia and Azerbaijan to cease fighting in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region and return to the negotiating table “without any preconditions.” As fierce fighting between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the breakaway region continued… »
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