The Canadian military is being deployed to the Canada-U.S. border to help set up COVID-19 test centres that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is currently creating at 16 border crossings. The military assistance includes sending some service members… »
Highlights
Canada celebrates 56 years of the Maple Leaf flag
Canada is celebrating National Flag Day today. It has been 56 years since Canada first raised its iconic red and white Maple Leaf flag, on Feb. 15, 1965. “Every day, the Maple Leaf flies in our communities, at Canadian diplomatic… »
Canada launches coalition against arbitrary detention
Canada has created a coalition of 58 countries plus the EU to denounce the arbitrary detention of foreign nationals for political purposes. In announcing a new Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations, Canada’s Global Affairs Minister Marc Garneau refused… »
Canada joins call on Myanmar junta to ‘refrain from violence’
Confrontations between the military and demonstrators in Myanmar continued for a 10th straight day on Monday as the junta that took power on Feb. 1 cut the internet, expanded its military presence across the country and extended the detention of… »
Police investigate alleged threats against Niagara medical officer of health
The Niagara Regional Police Service is investigating alleged threats made against Dr. Mustafa Hirji, the Niagara region’s medical officer of health, over COVID-19 restrictions. “We are aware of the social media posts in reference to Dr. Hirji that have been… »
Many factors keeping children motivated at school: survey
Friends and family are the biggest reason that children stay in school, according to a recent survey in the province of Quebec. But how motivated varies and depends on many factors. The province of Quebec runs an annual campaign during the… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canadians urged to fight misinformation
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Teresa Tam is urging Canadians to acknowledge the problem of misinformation and disinformation and to not spread it. Correct information is key to stemming the spread of COVID-19 and “is key to saving lives,” she… »
Quebec Premier François Legault calls out “radical activists” in Facebook post
In a Facebook post on Saturday, Quebec Premier François Legault went after what he called “radical activists” who he said are trying to censor certain words and works. In the post, Legault called the freedom of expression a pillar of… »
The World’s Longest Hockey Game (ever) is finally over–after 252 hours
The record-setting seventh edition of The World’s Longest Hockey Game ended this morning. How long was it? It began on February 4, National Cancer Day, at a rink near Edmonton. Forty players took turns playing non-stop shinny for 10 days… »
More problems are reported as the Gulf of St. Lawrence continues to warm
People who live nearby and fishers who ply their trade in the region are facing more problems and repercussions as a result of warming waters in the already-troubled Gulf of St. Lawrence. Last month, a report by Fisheries and Oceans… »
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