Researchers at McMaster University say that the COVID-19 pandemic “has created a paradox where mental health has become both a motivator for and a barrier to physical activity.” A study was done to find out how and why mental health,… »
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Canada warns travelers of risk of ‘arbitrary detention’ in China’s Xinjiang
The federal government is warning Canadians with “familial or ethnic ties” to China’s Xinjiang region that they “may be at risk of arbitrary detention” when travelling there. The warning comes in an update to travel advice for Canadians visiting China… »
Skip the shower for Earth Day campaign launched
A Canadian beverage company is suggesting that Canadians working from home skip the shower and turn off their camera on Earth Day April 22, 2021 to help protect water. This is part of a clever campaign by Molson Coors which… »
Demonstrators rally at Alberta church accused of COVID ignoring restrictions
Hundreds of maskless demonstrators gathered on Sunday morning outside a church just west of Edmonton that has been the focus of a long-running battle between the pastor, its congregation and Alberta health authorities. Members of the GraceLife Church say their… »
Most unvaccinated Canadians leery of AstraZeneca
Bad press about the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 has caused a loss of confidence in it among many Canadians, according to a new public opinion survey. Much of Canada is in the throes of a third wave of the pandemic… »
Surgeons perform first double lung transplant for a COVID victim in Canada
Surgeons in Toronto have successfully completed the first double lung transplant in Canada for a person whose lungs were devastated by COVID-19. The recipient, who had no prior comorbidities that put him at higher risk for infection or severe disease,… »
An anti-curfew demonstration turned violent in Montreal Sunday night
The damage is being assessed today in Montreal after a peaceful demonstration turned violent Sunday night as hundreds of protesters set fires and smashed windows in the Vieux-Montréal section of the city. They were reacting to a curfew change–announced last… »
Despite ‘unspeakable tragedies,’ human rights defender draws hope
Alex Neve has seen first-hand the effects of mass atrocities in Darfur, South Sudan and the Rohingya crisis, but he has also seen incredible courage and persistence of people who have stood against injustice. Neve just retired as secretary general… »
Canada expects to receive 44M doses of COVID-19 vaccines by July, says Trudeau
Canada expects to receive 44 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca by the end of June, enough to administer at least one shot to every Canadian, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday. Speaking to reporters during… »
Sports groups ask Ottawa for help to rebuild games at grassroots level
Following a lost year for amateur sports in Canada, a coalition of sports organizations wants help from the federal government to rebuild programs lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada Soccer, Curling Canada, Hockey Canada, Rugby Canada, Skate Canada and Tennis… »
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