When Canada instituted tough travel restrictions aimed at combating COVID-19 last month, there were grumbles from many, resistance from others and more than a few complaints about the cost of coming to Canada. Whether arriving by air, sea or land,… »
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RBC Canadian Open cancelled for second year in a row due to pandemic
The 2021 RBC Canadian Open has been cancelled and will not be a part of the PGA Tour for a second year in a row due to challenges related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to an announcement Golf Canada… »
Health, International, Society
Canada, others accused of blocking access to vaccines for poor countries
Oxfam and other advocacy groups are accusing Canada, the U.S., UK and EU of blocking proposals at the World Trade Organization (WTO) that would enable poorer countries get vaccines more quickly. Rich countries are said to be blocking efforts by… »
Military names first-ever female second-in-command after misconduct allegations
The Canadian military has named its first female vice chief of defence staff as part of a wide-ranging shakeup that follows accusations of alleged sexual misconduct by its top brass. Lt.-Gen. Frances Allen, who has been serving as Canada’s military… »
Health, International, Society
Violence against women is ‘devastatingly pervasive,’ says WHO
In their lifetime, one in three women around the world are subjected to physical or sexual violence and that is from data collected before the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns are widely believed to have made matters worse, cutting women off from… »
Website ranks most liveable communities in Canada
The pandemic has prompted many Canadians to seek new living arrangements and a website specializing in rate comparisons has ranked the best communities to live in. RATESDOTCA commissioned a survey that found that of the 12 per cent of those… »
HuffPost Canada and HuffPost Quebec closing
HuffPost Canada and HuffPost Quebec will not publish content anymore, according to a statement the outlet posted on its website on Tuesday. “As of March 9, HuffPost Canada will no longer be publishing content. Existing content will be maintained as… »
Survey suggests more and more Canadians want to get vaccinated
A new survey suggests that more and more Canadians are willing to get the COVID-19 vaccines right away. The online Angus Reid Institute poll, published Monday, was conducted with a randomized sample of 1,748 Canadian adults who are members of… »
National Women’s Hockey League resumes season after COVID-19 pause
The National Women’s Hockey League has announced it plans to resume play and complete its season. According to a press release from the NWHL on Monday, the league will host the Isobel Cup playoffs on March 26-27 at the Warrior Ice… »
Arts & Entertainment, Immigration & Refugees, Society
Well-loved sitcom about Canadian immigrant experience to end
In a surprise announcement, the producers of the television series Kim’s Convenience have decided the show’s last episode will air on April 13, 2021. The award-winning show is based around a convenience or corner store owned by a Korean family… »
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