Children across Canada are invited to take part in a “musical adventure” in the form of virtual choirs based on an original creation about animals. The piece is called Chant boréal which translates as Boreal Song, boreal referring to the… »
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Canada’s economic growth slowed in first quarter of 2021
Canada’s government statistics agency estimates that in the first three months of 2021, the country’s economic activity grew at an annual rate of 6.5 per cent. That was down from an annualized rate of 9.6 per cent in the last… »
New postal stamps honour Canadian ballet legends
On this International Dance Day, Canada Post issued two new stamps honouring the careers of Canadian ballet legends Karen Kain and Fernand Nault. Kain is considered one of the most gifted classical dancers of her era. She joined the National… »
Canadian charity launches fundraising appeal for COVID-stricken India
The charity Plan International Canada is launching an urgent fundraising appeal to support its COVID-19 response in India. As of 2016, there were 1.37 million people of east Indian origin living in Canada. Many of them have relatives living in… »
An agreement is reached to move on in Yukon
It appears politicians in Yukon are moving forward following the April 12 territorial election that finished in a tie between the two leading parties–a vote that saw the final standings decided a week later in a drawing of lots. On… »
Economy, International, Society
COVID-19 cost women over $800 billion in 2020: Oxfam
The anti-poverty charity Oxfam says the pandemic cost women around the world $800 billion in lost income in 2020, equivalent to the combined wealth of 98 countries. In Canada, almost half a million women who lost their jobs did not… »
Retail sales in Canada rebound in February but variants present a challenge
New figures from Statistics Canada show that Canadian retail sales climbed in February–to $55.1 billion, a rise of 4.8 per cent. The government recording agency said the rise was boosted by sales at new car dealerships, gas stations and clothing… »
Economy, Health, International, Society
House of Commons passes back-to-work legislation in Port of Montreal dispute
The House of Commons has approved legislation to end a strike by over 1,100 dockworkers who walked off the job on Monday at the Port of Montreal. The bill is aimed at reopening the port–after Vancouver, the country’s busiest–as quickly… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Projects aim to turn landfill into natural gas
Several Canadian companies have partnered to transform landfill waste into carbon-neutral energy which will be added into local natural gas networks across Canada. This would reduce the overall carbon emission of the gas supply used to heat homes, power businesses… »
Nova Scotia shuts down to fight rising spread of COVID-19 variants
Nova Scotia is shutting down for at least two weeks to try to stem a growing number of COVID-19 cases. Today, the province–so long protected from the worst ill-effects of the COVID-19 crisis, courtesy of its membership in the so-called… »
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