A group of physicians and concerned citizens is calling on Canada to “make life-saving commitments” at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate to be hosted by the U.S. on Earth Day 2021, April 22, 2021. Last year, this Canadian Association of… »
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Liberals unveil $101.4B in new spending, project massive deficit in new budget
Canada’s minority Liberal government unveiled on Monday its first budget in two years, promising to invest federal funds in a national childcare program, establish a federal minimum wage of $15 per hour, support people and businesses through the pandemic and… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Society
Federal grants to boost Indigenous clean energy projects
The Canadian government will provide almost $8.4 million for nine clean energy projects for Indigenous communities in the western province of British Columbia. The goal is to help them build capacity and to reduce reliance on fossil fuel for heat… »
Canada’s new home construction hits record high in March
Fueled by loosening pandemic restrictions and warmer weather, Canadian housing starts set an all time record by rising 21.6 per cent in March, data from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation showed on Monday. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of… »
Provinces lower minimum age for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from 55 to 40
Struggling to cope with the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian provinces of Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba will start offering the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine and its Indian-produced version, Covishield, to people age 40 and over. In Quebec, where AstraZeneca… »
Young people urged to get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea
Increasing rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea in Canada have prompted health officials to urge anyone under the age of 30 who is sexually active to get tested. The previous recommendation was for those under 25. The Canadian Task Force on… »
Ontario seeks help as COVID-19 cases explode
As medical advisors predicted, the number of hospitalizations and admissions to intensive care units is threatening to overwhelm the healthcare system in the large province of Ontario. The situation is so bad that the federal government and other provinces are… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon invest $100 million in green infrastructure
The governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Saskatoon announced Friday a joint investment of over $102 million towards 11 green infrastructure and COVID-19 resilience projects. A press release from Infrastructure Canada said that the green infrastructure projects include upgrades to drinking… »
Canada’s Blue Metropolis literary festival set for virtual opening
The 23rd edition of Montreal’s Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival along with the TD-Blue Metropolis Children’s Festival is set to open virtually on Apr. 24, festival organizers have announced. The theme of this year’s festival, which will feature more than… »
Final standings in last Monday’s Yukon election are still to come
Last Monday’s territorial election in Yukon still isn’t over. “Official addition,” took place Thursday and Monday’s unofficial results were certified. There were no surprises. With 10 seats needed to form a majority government in the 19-seat legislature, the Liberal Party… »
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