The World Wildlife Fund says Canada isn’t doing enough to protect its most endangered species. In a new study, the Living Planet Report Canada 2020, the WWF says Canadian populations of species of global conservation concern at risk of extinction–that… »
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Potential breakthrough looms in First Nations child welfare dispute
There appears to be a major breakthrough in a long-running dispute between Ottawa and Canada’s Indigenious peoples. The federal government on Thursday consented to the certification of two class action lawsuits over funding for First Nations child welfare services and… »
NHL and its players move forward with anti-racism initiatives
In the wake of last week’s two-game players’ boycott that led to the postponement of two playoff games, the National Hockey League announced a series of anti-racism initiatives on Thursday. They include mandatory inclusion and diversity training for all players… »
Health, International, Politics
New research appears to confirm fears about COVID and people of colour
A new study appears to confirm what many have been saying since the pandemic broke out in Canada in the spring: Black Canadians are being hit disproportionately hard by COVID-19 physically and financially. The study, which its authors say is… »
O’Toole downplays possible vote this fall
As a new public opinion poll suggests that the governing Liberals and the Official Opposition Conservatives are deadlocked in popularity, new Tory Leader Erin O’Toole is downplaying talk of a general election this fall. O’Toole told reporters on Wednesday he… »
Health, International, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Ottawa secures up to 114 million doses of potential COVID-19 vaccines
Canada’s federal government said Monday it had signed agreements with two U.S. drug companies to secure up to 114 million doses of potential COVID-19 vaccines under development. Deals are now in place for Canada to get access to vaccines being… »
Canada history: Aug 31,1993: Canada’s military bids farewell to Germany
Canadian Forces Europe (CFE) ends On this date the last of Canada’ s military forces said goodbye to their home away home in southern Germany. CFB Baden-Soellingen, and CFB Lahr had been the site of Canada’s NATO forces for some… »
What are ‘stock tanks”? Seems they’re the new cool pool
Livestock watering tanks are the new trend for city dwellers. Actually stock tanks or “watering troughs” are big containers, usually of galvanised steel, that one can see on farms to provide water for livestock. Available in a variety of sizes,… »
Indigenous, International, Politics, Society, Sports
Demonstrators take to streets across Canada to protest police violence, racism
Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating an altercation at a Toronto demonstration this weekend that left left seven officers injured — including four who were sent to hospital and have since been released. The confrontation, which took place early Sunday morning,… »
Vandals wreck Montreal statue of Canada’s founder
Political leaders condemn the act. A peaceful march in Montreal on Saturday afternoon calling for defunding of the police ended in the destruction of a statue of Canada’s founder. The bronze statue of Sir John A. Macdonald has stood for… »
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