Canada has what is known as “universal health care” which means in most cases, everyone has access to medical care including hospitalization and surgeries, costs of which are for the most covered entirely by the government. Doctors and institutions do… »
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British Columbia projects a $12.8 billion deficit for 2020-21 fiscal year
British Columbia has updated its provincial deficit forecast to $12.8 billion for the 2020-21 fiscal year due to the economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the first-quarterly report for the year. The province’s report said that revenue… »
Election Commisioner rules Morneau guilty of breaking campaign rules
Former finance minister Bill Morneau has been found guilty of breaking federal election campaign rules ahead of last year’s federal election by promoting prospective Liberal candidates in his capacity as minister. Commissioner of Canada Elections Yves Côté released the findings Thursday… »
Health, International, Society
Will COVID-19 cancel Halloween?
After almost all major and minor festivals, exhibitions, sporting events, and fairs have been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, comes concern that the much loved spooky and sweet Halloween might be cancelled as well. The event in the evening… »
Canadian international soccer star publicly comes out as transgender
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,”… »
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… »
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