A new survey by the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program suggests that the ill-effects of vaping e-cigarettes–as well as non-medical cannabis use–continues to be a growing problem in Canada. The survey comes as new research links vaping, smoking cigarettes and cannabis… »
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COVID-19: Canadian restrictions – not enough or too much?
As countries continue to react to the ongoing issue of the SARS CoV-2 virus, Canadians continue to have varied reaction to the several policies designed to limit the spread. A new poll by the non-profit Angus Reid Institute shows a… »
Arts & Entertainment, Health, Society
COVID-19 claims another victim: National Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Sometimes, it’s subtle. Always–it seems–it’s pernicious. And it is–most certainly–relentless. It’s the pandemic that just won’t quit clawing at pieces of Canada’s collective soul. COVID-19 virus claimed another victim yesterday. The National Ballet of Canada announced it has cancelled its… »
Ottawa pledges $305M for Indigenous communities to tackle coronavirus crisis
The federal government has announced an additional $305 million to help Canada’s Indigenous Peoples battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says the money can be used for a wide variety of measures such as supporting vulnerable community… »
Potential crisis in Canadian politics: WE scandal fallout grows
New turbulence in the political currents in Ottawa The ethics scandal over the Liberal government’s awarding of a multi-million dollar contract to the WE Charity has entered a new phase this week, and one possibly even more concerning to the… »
Economy, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics
Quebec shipyard begins work on $1.5B Canadian frigate maintenance program
The Davie shipyard announced Tuesday the official launch of a long-term naval maintenance and upgrade program designed to keep Canada’s fleet of 12 frigates operational until a new generation of warships replaces them in the early 2040s. Davie welcomed HMCS… »
Activists say Ottawa must do more to pressure China over Hong Kong rights
As Canada and China continue to spar politically–a dispute that has seen two Canadians held in detention for over 600 days and four others sentenced to death in less than two years–activists told a House of Commons committee on Tuesday… »
COVID-19: Temperature checks are inaccurate and ineffective. Why bother?
As governments, industries and society seeks ways to control and limit the spread of the virus, it’s becoming more clear that at least some of the various methods really aren’t worth the effort. Many places, including Canadian airlines, will screen… »
International, Politics, Society
Kamala Harris’ selection as Joe Biden’s VP cheered in her Montreal high school
When Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, the historic announcement was cheered by a suburban high school in Montreal. Westmount High School already counts songwriter Leonard Cohen among its famous… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, International, Society
COVID-19: Hospitality industry in financial trouble, pleads for federal aid
The new virus and restrictions to limit its spread have caused major shifts in society. Those restrictions are causing serious financial hardships in the hospitality industry. This includes, such things as hotels, restaurants, airports and conference centres. A parliamentary committee… »
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