The government of Canada intends to mark a special day to remember the six people killed in a terrorist attack on a Quebec City mosque and to further action against Islamophobia. On January 29, 2017, a young man stormed the… »
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Ottawa and Indigenious leaders set to move forward on health-care racism
The federal government and Indigenious leaders have announced they will work together to co-develop legislation to transform health care in First Nations communities. The legislation would give First Nations, Métis and Inuit people control over the delivery of health care… »
City of Toronto likely to extend bylaws to reduce spread of COVID-19
Toronto, Canada’s largest city, appears likely to extend temporary bylaws that mandate masks in indoor spaces as well and physical distancing measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In a report that will go to Toronto city council next week,… »
Black blood donors sought for sickle cell treatment
The agency that collects blood donations in the province of Quebec, Héma-Québec, is appealing to Black communities to help treat those with sickle cell anemia. There are about 5,000 Canadians who have the disease, 200 of them living in Quebec.… »
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Network formed to tackle plastic pollution
Over 40 leading companies, government bodies and NGOs have joined the new Canada Plastics Pact formed to end plastic waste and pollution. It pledges to work collectively towards “ambitious 2025 goals.” Plastic garbage is everywhere on the planet. It is… »
Schools in Ottawa and some other parts of Ontario will reopen next week
Elementary and secondary students in Ottawa and some other parts of Ontario will be returning to the classroom starting next week. According to a press release from the Ontario government, 280,000 students will resume in-person learning on Feb. 1. “On… »
Canadian Museum of History workplace report moves to heritage minister’s desk
The final report of an investigation into workplace problems at the Canadian Museum of History is now in the hands of federal Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault. The investigation, led by lawyer Michelle Flaherty, was launched last July following complaints of… »
Canada promises to fund shelters for Inuit women
Indigenous women and children from Canada’s far north face violence at a rate 14 times greater than do other women in Canada, notes the federal government. And most do not have a safe place to shelter. So, the government has… »
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Lawyers return to court to seek bail for former fashion mogul Nygard
Lawyers for former fashion mogul Peter Nygard were due back in court in Winnipeg today to seek his release from prison following his arrest last month at the request of U.S authorities. Nygard faces nine charges from the Southern District… »
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Hockey Alberta sets deadline for reviewing minor hockey league play
Hockey Alberta, the governing body for organized amateur hockey within the province, has set a deadline on deciding whether or not it will continue planning league play. According to a press release from Hockey Alberta on Tuesday, the league said… »
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