Aline Chretien, (nee Chaîné) died peacefully on Saturday at age 84 at her residence in Shawinigan Quebec. Although never in the political limelight, she played a critical role in the political life of her husband and in many of his political… »
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Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous
In Eastern Canada, Musique Nomade stands by Indigenous musicians
Since my first Safe&Sound column on throat singing, I meant to explore Canada’s Indigenous music scene. In Quebec, the most important stakeholder is undoubtedly Musique Nomade, a Montreal-based, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and producing up-and-coming Indigenous musicians. Based on… »
Canada and British Columbia launch school bus seatbelt pilot project
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have partnered up to launch a pilot project to use seatbelts in school buses in two school districts in B.C., according to an announcement from Canada’s Minister of Transport Marc Garneau and B.C.’s… »
Central bank governor says uneven recovery a challenge for everyone
The Bank of Canada’s governor is sounding an alarm about the future of women, young people and low-wage workers as the country tries to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. In a speech to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Toronto… »
Global ice-loss study shows ‘worst case’ scenario
A new study by British researchers into ice loss from the world’s poles and glaciers seems to fulfull ‘worst case’ scenarios predicted some 30 years ago by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) The scientists from the University of… »
Canadian government provides $13 million for self-isolation centre in Toronto
The Canadian government is funding the establishment of a new volunteer self-isolation centre in Toronto, according to an announcement on Friday from Canada’s Minister of Health Patty Hajdu and Toronto Mayor John Tory. The federal government is providing $13.9 million… »
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Curling Canada cancels six 2021 championship event due to pandemic
Curling Canada has cancelled six more curling championships events that were scheduled for 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to a press release from the organization on Thursday, the Continental Cup, the Canadian Under-18 Championships, the New Holland… »
Arts & Entertainment, Health, Politics
COVID-19 scores another victory: a TKO over Quebec’s karaoke bars
COVID-19 has taken another hostage. This time, it’s Quebec’s karaoke scene: 500 to 600 bars across the province that–depending on your sensibilities–can be a joy to behold or a place you want to get the heck out of as fast… »
COVID-19: strange effect on housing sales and mortgages
It seems contradictory but mortgage lenders are concerned about an increase in payment delinquencies on one hand, even as housing sales in Canada increase on the other. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) noted that home sales in the country… »
Trudeau says country still in ‘crisis mode’ as it faces COVID-19
As children return to school and Canadians keep their collective fingers crossed that there will be no COVID-19 second wave, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is warning that the country remains in the middle of the COVID-19 health crisis. “Let’s make… »
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