After the story of a 16-year-old North Carolina girl reported missing hit headlines, it shone a spotlight on a hand signal that helped save her life. Two days after the girl’s parents reported her missing, a Kentucky driver noticed a girl in a passing car making hand gestures, which he recognized from TikTok. The driver… Continue reading Canadian Women’s Foundation Create Signal For Help
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500 Troops for Sent to B.C. To Help With Relief Efforts
Source: Ahmar Khan & Rachel Gilmore, globalnews.ca, November 22, 2021 The flooding has displaced thousands, including up to 41 First Nations of which nine have issued evacuation orders. One week removed from torrential rainfall that led to disastrous flooding in British Columbia, the federal government laid out a clearer picture of the situation unfolding on… Continue reading 500 Troops for Sent to B.C. To Help With Relief Efforts
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Reporting Extortion Emails
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has received reports of extortion emails claiming to be from various international law enforcement agencies. The fraudulent email asks you to download an attachment to view the fraudulent letter. After opening the attachment, the letter often contains law enforcement logos, names of high-ranking law enforcement officials and claims that you are… Continue reading Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Reporting Extortion Emails
Health Canada to Approve Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 5-11
Source: Amanda Connolly, globalnews.ca, November 19, 2021 So far, children aged five to 11 have been unable to get vaccinated. Health Canada is expected to announce Friday that it has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in Canadian children between the ages of five and 11, a key demographic as the fight to control… Continue reading Health Canada to Approve Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 5-11
Friday Morning Will See Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse in Almost 6 Centuries
Source: Tom Yun, CTVNews.ca , November 18, 2021 The eclipse is expected to last nearly three and a half hours. TORONTO — Early risers will be in for a treat on Friday morning as the longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years is will emerge. A lunar eclipse takes place when the Earth, sun… Continue reading Friday Morning Will See Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse in Almost 6 Centuries
Panic Buying After B.C. Flooding
Source: Jon Azpiri, globalnews.ca, November 18, 2021 There has been reports of food shortages and hoarding at grocery stores. The head of the BC Trucking Association is pleading for patience amid concerns over supply chain disruptions caused by flooding in the province. “We really need to get the message out for people to calm down,”… Continue reading Panic Buying After B.C. Flooding
Canadian Scientists Want New Diabetes Treatments
Source: Saba Aziz, globalnews.ca, November 14, 2021 According to Diabetes Canada, one in three Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Exactly 100 years since the discovery of insulin by a team of Canadian researchers revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, the autoimmune disease continues to affect millions of Canadians with no cure in sight. Advancements… Continue reading Canadian Scientists Want New Diabetes Treatments
U.S. Border Reopens to Canada Tomorrow
Source: Eric Stober , globalnews.ca, November 7th, 2021 Officials said an “analysis” is ongoing about whether the rules may change in the future. The U.S. is set to reopen its land border to non-essential travellers, including from Canada, on Nov. 8 after an over year-and-a-half closure. The border has been closed since March 2020 to… Continue reading U.S. Border Reopens to Canada Tomorrow
Polls Have Opened!
Today marks the 44th time we, Canadians, will vote to select our federal leader. Polls opened today at 7:30 a.m. and will close tonight, locally at 7:30 p.m. Voting is easy, simply head to your polling location, which has been identified on your Voter Information Card–one piece of photo I.D. which includes your name and… Continue reading Polls Have Opened!
What You Need to Know for Election Day
Monday, September 20th, 2021 is an important date for our province and country as a whole, for anyone who is able to vote, you are encouraged to do so. On the back of your voter card will be your assigned polling station based on your area. If you’re registered, you should have received a voter… Continue reading What You Need to Know for Election Day