Canadian international soccer player Quinn publicly came out as transgender in an Instagram post on Tuesday. “Coming out is HARD (and kinda bs). I know for me it’s something I’ll be doing over again for the rest of my life,”… »
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Quebec introducing fines for people who refuse to wear masks
The Quebec government will begin giving out fines to people who refuse to wear masks starting this Saturday, according to an announcement from Quebec Premier François Legault. In a news conference on Thursday morning, Legault said the new rules will… »
Controversial WE Charity to shut down in Canada
The so-called political scandal involving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the WE Charity is back in the news with word that the charity is closing operations in Canada. Canadian brothers and founders of WE Charity, Craig and Mark Kielburger, announced… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
B.C. adds tens of thousands of flu vaccine doses to use this COVID fall
From the time COVID-19 made its way to Canada last winter, health professionals across the country have been concerned about what could happen in the fall when COVID would collide with the country’s flu season. It’s no small matter. On… »
Arts & Entertainment, Environment & Animal Life
The farmer vs the giant biotech multinational: Percy – the film
The story of an independent farmer in Saskatchewan in an epic legal battle against biotechnology and chemical giant Monsanto over 20 years ago is now going to the big screen. The legal battle between canola farmer Percy Schmeiser and Monsanto… »
Shocking statistics released about assaults against LGBTQ people in Canada
A new report from Statistics Canada paints a bleak picture of how gay, lesbian, bisexual and other minority people are treated in Canada. The report shows that members of LGBTQ communities are nearly three times more likely than heterosexuals to… »
Quebec and Ontario Premiers meet in summit to discuss health care and economy
Québec Premier François Legualt and Ontario Premier Doug Ford met in Mississauga, Ontario this week for the first ever Ontario-Québec summit to discuss economic recovery plans and ways to increase health care funding amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At the end… »
Canadian government announces financial support for Black owned businesses
The Canadian government has committed to supporting Black entrepreneurs and business owners across the country to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and grow their businesses by launching Canada’s first ever Black Entrepreneurship Program. According to an announcement from Canadian Prime… »
Economy, Health, Indigenous, Politics, Society
A first in Canada: B.C. rolls back some reopening measures
British Columbia on Tuesday became the first province to roll back some of its reopening measures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Provincial Health Officer for British Columbia Bonnie Henry ordered all bars, pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and stand-alone banquet… »
Bank of Canada holds firm on its near-zero interest rate to juice the economy
The Bank of Canada is keeping its benchmark interest rate target on hold at 0.25 per cent and says it will stay there until inflation is back on target. In a statement today, the bank says its key rate will… »
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