Ontario man making masks specifically for the hearing impaired
Max Cucchiella has been making masks in his home since the pandemic began, but recently he saw the need to help a specific community. “Now we’re creating masks for the [...]
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Kenya wins UN Security Council seat
Kenya on Thursday evening won the Africa seat at the UN Security Council after garnering 129 votes against Djibouti’s 62 votes in the second round of voting. Some 191 [...]
Canada loses bid for seat on UN Security Council
Despite an intense and costly diplomatic push, Canada has lost its bid for a coveted seat on the United Nations Security Council. Canada lost out to Ireland and Norway in a [...]
Retailers closing hundreds of Canadian locations in 2020
The Canadian retail sector was already in trouble before COVID-19, but the pandemic has left it on even shakier ground. The combination of forced closures, decreased consumer [...]
Hand sanitizers recalled due to industrial-grade ethanol content
Health Canada says some hand sanitizers are being recalled because they contain industrial-grade ethanol. The agency says industrial-grade ethanol contains chemicals [...]
All four former officers involved in George Floyd’s killing now face charges
The former Minneapolis Police officer who pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck was charged with second-degree murder and the three other officers on scene during [...]
How to make this moment the turning point for real change, Barack Obama
As millions of people across the country take to the streets and raise their voices in response to the killing of George Floyd and the ongoing problem of unequal justice, [...]
Military reports horrific conditions, abuse in Ontario nursing homes
A military report released Tuesday shed light on the “gut-wrenching” conditions of five long-term care homes in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic. A Canadian [...]
Masks now recommended for Canadians
Canada’s chief public health officer is officially recommending Canadians wear non-medical face masks when maintaining a two-metre distance isn’t possible. Dr. [...]
Montrealer is first black valedictorian in Princeton’s 274-year history
Montrealer Nicholas Johnson is the first black student to be named valedictorian in Princeton’s 274-year history. The operations research and financial engineering grad [...]