It took too long for countries to respond to the first cases of pneumonia of unknown origin in December 2019 in order to protect people from COVID-19, according to a panel of experts appointed by the World Health Organization. ‘February… »
Highlights / Society
Funding will help foreign nurses get certified to work in Canada
Canada has a shortage of nurses and the government has announced funding to help foreign nurses get their credentials to be able to work in Canada. The federal government will provide over $2.3 million for three projects to help nurses… »
Economy, Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Vaccine passports: Canadians yes, Americans no
An international survey this month shows a majority of Canadians agree with the idea of a ‘passport’ showing the holder has been vaccinated against COVID-19. The survey also shows only about 4 in 10 Americans for the idea, with an… »
Vancouver rated best Canadian city for youth
When it comes to how a city’s attributes can help young people fulfill their professional and personal ambitions, Vancouver is tops, according to a rating fostered by RBC, one of the largest Canadian Banks. It collaborated with a social organization… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Health, Highlights, International, Society
COVID continues to take a toll on events this year
Last year virtually every major and minor official event was cancelled over fears of the pandemic. This meant all fairs, parades, exhibitions, sporting events, concerts etc., were all cancelled. Now, a year later with vaccinations well underway and ramping up… »
Health, International, Society
Second province suspends first dose use of AstraZeneca vaccine
One day after the province of Alberta said it would suspend administering the first dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, the province of Ontario said it was also suspending giving AstraZeneca and Covishield as a first dose as a defence… »
Recognition of documents highlights Indigenous cultures and knowledge
Two new collections have been inscribed in the Canada Memory of the World Register that highlight the preservation and transmission of Indigenous cultures and knowledge. The Canada Memory of the World Register was created in 2017 to promote significant documentary… »
International, Politics, Society
International arrivals to Canada increase in April, remain low compared to 2019
The number of international arrivals to Canada by land and air increased in April when compared to the same period of the previous year, but remained over 90 per cent below the pre-pandemic levels, according to new data released by… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Canadian province suspends first dose AstraZeneca vaccination
The western Canadian prairie province of Alberta is reported to have stopped administering first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-1. except in certain special cases. This includes Covishield which is the name of the same product produced in India.… »
Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Privacy watchdog warns facial recognition tools endanger human rights
Facial recognition technology can enable widespread surveillance, provide biased results and erode other human rights, says Canada’s privacy commissioner. In a presentation to a parliamentary committee, Daniel Therrien warned that the technology has the potential to be “extremely privacy invasive.” … »
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