Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAACanada added 1,085 new cases of the novel on Wednesday, marking the fifth day in a row the country has seen a daily increase of more than 1,000.The new infections bring the country’s total case count to 147,612.Health authorities also said 10 more people have died after contracting the virus.Story continues below advertisementSince the pandemic began, the virus has claimed 9,244 lives in Canada.The new cases come as Prime Minister said some regions in Canada are already experiencing a second wave of the virus.“In our four biggest...…Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAACanada added 1,085 new cases of the novel on Wednesday, marking the fifth day in a row the country has seen a daily increase of more than 1,000.The new infections bring the country’s total case count to 147,612.Health authorities also said 10 more people have died after contracting the virus.Story continues below advertisementSince the pandemic began, the virus has claimed 9,244 lives in Canada.The new cases come as Prime Minister said some regions in Canada are already experiencing a second wave of the virus.“In our four biggest...WW…

Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAA, the former police officer, has been found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of , a Black man who died after Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes during an arrest on May 25, 2020.The verdict comes on just the second day of jury deliberations.The jury of six white people and six people who are Black or multi-racial began deliberating on Monday shortly after the prosecutorial and defence teams finished delivering their closing arguments.Chauvin, 45, pleaded not-guilty...…Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAA, the former police officer, has been found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of , a Black man who died after Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes during an arrest on May 25, 2020.The verdict comes on just the second day of jury deliberations.The jury of six white people and six people who are Black or multi-racial began deliberating on Monday shortly after the prosecutorial and defence teams finished delivering their closing arguments.Chauvin, 45, pleaded not-guilty...WW…

Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAA issued an and asked distributors to recall face masks that contain graphene or biographene, citing potential inhalation risks.In an advisory released Friday, the agency said there is a “potential that wearers could inhale graphene particles from some masks, which may pose health risks.”Health Canada said graphene is a novel nanomaterial — a material made of tiny particles — that is reported to have antiviral and antibacterial properties.“Health Canada conducted a preliminary scientific assessment after being made aware that...…Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAA issued an and asked distributors to recall face masks that contain graphene or biographene, citing potential inhalation risks.In an advisory released Friday, the agency said there is a “potential that wearers could inhale graphene particles from some masks, which may pose health risks.”Health Canada said graphene is a novel nanomaterial — a material made of tiny particles — that is reported to have antiviral and antibacterial properties.“Health Canada conducted a preliminary scientific assessment after being made aware that...WW…

Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAThe court proceedings for two Canadian men,  and , detained in  are scheduled to begin this week, Canada’s foreign affairs minister has confirmed.In a statement released Wednesday afternoon,  said the Canadian Embassy in  has been notified that the court hearings for Spavor and Kovrig are scheduled to take place on March 19 and March 22, respectively.Kovrig and Spavor were arrested in China in 2018 on espionage charges, shortly after Huawei CEO  was detained by authorities in...…Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAThe court proceedings for two Canadian men,  and , detained in  are scheduled to begin this week, Canada’s foreign affairs minister has confirmed.In a statement released Wednesday afternoon,  said the Canadian Embassy in  has been notified that the court hearings for Spavor and Kovrig are scheduled to take place on March 19 and March 22, respectively.Kovrig and Spavor were arrested in China in 2018 on espionage charges, shortly after Huawei CEO  was detained by authorities in...WW…

Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAACanada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is not currently recommending the newly approved  vaccine from be used on people aged 65 or older.According to the , this is “due to limited information on the efficacy of this vaccine in this age group at this time.”However, the agency said the vaccine has “demonstrated an average efficacy of approximately 62 per cent in those aged 18-64 years of age.”The vaccine received approval from Health Canada on Friday.The NACI advice follows similar plans in...…Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAACanada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is not currently recommending the newly approved  vaccine from be used on people aged 65 or older.According to the , this is “due to limited information on the efficacy of this vaccine in this age group at this time.”However, the agency said the vaccine has “demonstrated an average efficacy of approximately 62 per cent in those aged 18-64 years of age.”The vaccine received approval from Health Canada on Friday.The NACI advice follows similar plans in...WW…

Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAThe account of Jim Hoft, the founder and editor of far-right news site the Gateway Pundit, has been permanently suspended from the platform, a company spokesperson says.In a statement emailed to Global News, a Twitter spokesperson confirmed Hoft’s account has been suspended permanently for “repeated violations” of the platform’s civic integrity policy.According to the , users “may not use Twitter’s services for the purpose of manipulating or interfering in elections or other civic processes.”“This includes posting or sharing...…Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAThe account of Jim Hoft, the founder and editor of far-right news site the Gateway Pundit, has been permanently suspended from the platform, a company spokesperson says.In a statement emailed to Global News, a Twitter spokesperson confirmed Hoft’s account has been suspended permanently for “repeated violations” of the platform’s civic integrity policy.According to the , users “may not use Twitter’s services for the purpose of manipulating or interfering in elections or other civic processes.”“This includes posting or sharing...WW…

Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAAs the continues to warm at an alarming rate, experts warn if dramatic steps to mitigate global warming are not taken, the effects in Canada’s Prairie region will be devastating to the country’s agriculture sector.According to , the country is warming, on average, about double the global rate.Scientists with the 2020 was earth’s second-hottest year on record, with the average land and ocean surface temperature across the globe at 0.98 of a degree C above the 20th-century average.However, the agency found the northern hemisphere...…Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAAs the continues to warm at an alarming rate, experts warn if dramatic steps to mitigate global warming are not taken, the effects in Canada’s Prairie region will be devastating to the country’s agriculture sector.According to , the country is warming, on average, about double the global rate.Scientists with the 2020 was earth’s second-hottest year on record, with the average land and ocean surface temperature across the globe at 0.98 of a degree C above the 20th-century average.However, the agency found the northern hemisphere...WW…

Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAGlobal Affairs Canada is warning dual -Canadian citizens to present themselves only as Canadians if they are questioned or detained by authorities inIn a statement emailed to Global News, Christelle Chartrand, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada said “under the Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China, dual nationality is not legally recognized in Hong Kong.”“And local authorities may refuse to grant consular access to detained dual nationals who declare themselves as Chinese nationals, as China begins to enforce...…Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAGlobal Affairs Canada is warning dual -Canadian citizens to present themselves only as Canadians if they are questioned or detained by authorities inIn a statement emailed to Global News, Christelle Chartrand, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada said “under the Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China, dual nationality is not legally recognized in Hong Kong.”“And local authorities may refuse to grant consular access to detained dual nationals who declare themselves as Chinese nationals, as China begins to enforce...WW…

Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAHours after he was sworn into office, U.S. President has signed an executive order to revoke the permit that would allow the XL pipeline expansion project to continue.The project which was previously approved by TC Energy would see the 1,930-kilometre pipeline transport up to 830,000 barrels of oil a day from to .The project was expected to cost US$8 billion.The expansion was green-lit by former U.S. president inHowever, Biden had long promised to rescind the presidential permit in keeping with his campaign promise to...…Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAHours after he was sworn into office, U.S. President has signed an executive order to revoke the permit that would allow the XL pipeline expansion project to continue.The project which was previously approved by TC Energy would see the 1,930-kilometre pipeline transport up to 830,000 barrels of oil a day from to .The project was expected to cost US$8 billion.The expansion was green-lit by former U.S. president inHowever, Biden had long promised to rescind the presidential permit in keeping with his campaign promise to...WW…

Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAASince the beginning of the pandemic, has taken its own approach, choosing to implement less stringent measures to stem the spread of than most other countries.Prime Minister Stefan Lofven previously said Sweden is pursuing a “common sense” approach that will keep the country operating, while also protecting its most vulnerable.“I feel confident in the overall strategy,” Lofven said last week. “One reason that we have chosen this strategy, and where we have supported the agencies, is that all measures have to be sustainable over...…Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAASince the beginning of the pandemic, has taken its own approach, choosing to implement less stringent measures to stem the spread of than most other countries.Prime Minister Stefan Lofven previously said Sweden is pursuing a “common sense” approach that will keep the country operating, while also protecting its most vulnerable.“I feel confident in the overall strategy,” Lofven said last week. “One reason that we have chosen this strategy, and where we have supported the agencies, is that all measures have to be sustainable over...WW…