The charity Plan International Canada is launching an urgent fundraising appeal to support its COVID-19 response in India. As of 2016, there were 1.37 million people of east Indian origin living in Canada. Many of them have relatives living in… »
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An agreement is reached to move on in Yukon
It appears politicians in Yukon are moving forward following the April 12 territorial election that finished in a tie between the two leading parties–a vote that saw the final standings decided a week later in a drawing of lots. On… »
Economy, International, Society
COVID-19 cost women over $800 billion in 2020: Oxfam
The anti-poverty charity Oxfam says the pandemic cost women around the world $800 billion in lost income in 2020, equivalent to the combined wealth of 98 countries. In Canada, almost half a million women who lost their jobs did not… »
Retail sales in Canada rebound in February but variants present a challenge
New figures from Statistics Canada show that Canadian retail sales climbed in February–to $55.1 billion, a rise of 4.8 per cent. The government recording agency said the rise was boosted by sales at new car dealerships, gas stations and clothing… »
Economy, Health, International, Society
House of Commons passes back-to-work legislation in Port of Montreal dispute
The House of Commons has approved legislation to end a strike by over 1,100 dockworkers who walked off the job on Monday at the Port of Montreal. The bill is aimed at reopening the port–after Vancouver, the country’s busiest–as quickly… »
Environment & Animal Life, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Projects aim to turn landfill into natural gas
Several Canadian companies have partnered to transform landfill waste into carbon-neutral energy which will be added into local natural gas networks across Canada. This would reduce the overall carbon emission of the gas supply used to heat homes, power businesses… »
Nova Scotia shuts down to fight rising spread of COVID-19 variants
Nova Scotia is shutting down for at least two weeks to try to stem a growing number of COVID-19 cases. Today, the province–so long protected from the worst ill-effects of the COVID-19 crisis, courtesy of its membership in the so-called… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, International
Film on Indigenous issues chosen for marketing initiative in U.S.
First Look–USA 2021 is a virtual initiative to market 10 Canadians films to buyers in the United States. The aim is to present a preview of films currently in post-production and talent from Canada to sales agents, distributors, agents and… »
Economy, International, Society
Government tables back-to-work bill to get Montreal Port moving again
Canada’s federal government is moving to end a strike at the Port of Montreal after more than 1,100 workers walked off the job on Monday. Federal Labour Minister Filomena Tassi tabled back-to-work legislation on Tuesday in the House of Commons.… »
More outdoor activity increasing risk of skin cancer
In 2020, more than 80,000 Canadians were diagnosed with skin cancers and over 1,300 died from melanoma, the deadliest form. A recent survey suggests that one-quarter of Canadians don’t realize that spending more time in the sun increases the risk… »
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