Latest indication: Air traffic control job cuts in Canada In 2019, the world’s airline industry took a bit of hit with the two crashes and grounding of hundreds of Boeing Max 8 aircraft being flown by airlines around the world… »
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Army chief issues directive to root out extremists in the Canadian Forces
The commander of Canada’s army has begun following through on a promise he made earlier this month to root out far-right members of the country’s military. On Thursday, Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre, who assumed the post in August of last year,… »
Edmonton International Airport to host clinical trial of rapid COVID-19 test
The Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is going to host the clinical trial of a new COVID-19 test that can produce near instant results. According to a press release from the EIA, the Edmonton-based company Graphene Leaders Canada Medical Inc. (GLCM)… »
Canada condemns Lukashenko’s inauguration for 6th term in Belarus
Canada has joined a chorus of other Western democracies who condemned Wednesday’s inauguration of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko as “illegitimate.” Lukashenko, who claimed victory following the Aug. 9 disputed vote, was sworn in for a sixth term in the presence… »
Ontario pharmacies to begin COVID-19 testing on Friday
The Ontario government is expanding access to COVID-19 testing by offering it at up to 60 pharmacies within the province starting this Friday. According to the press release from the Ontario government, individuals with no symptoms of the virus will… »
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COVID-19 frustrations: Abuse, threats against health officials, polticians
With the arrival of the pandemic and rapid increase in positive cases and deaths, politicians on the advice of their health officials, instituted lockdowns and other restrictions. Many people, in spite of government emergency funding programmes, have found themselves in… »
Less than 250 people carried COVID-19 in Quebec in the spring : Study
As few as 247 people could have carried COVID-19 into Quebec during the spring, according to a genome sequencing study published by the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) and the McGill Genome Centre. The study looked at… »
Parliament resumes with debate on throne speech
The fate of Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hangs in the balance as Parliament resumes full operations on Thursday for the first time since the pandemic shut down normal operations in March. The minority Liberals, who govern without… »
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Canada’s largest city cancels all city-led events to the end of the year
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, virtually all major events across the country were cancelled this year. This includes parades, festivals, large ethnic and religious celebrations, fairs, exhibitions and sporting events. The loss of these events has… »
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Second wave of COVID-19 already underway in Canada, says Trudeau
With the fate of his minority government hanging in the balance, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to the airwaves on Wednesday to rally Canadians in the fight against the pandemic and to shore up support for his plan to get… »
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