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 XAAThe federal government is working to determine whether the should be formally designated as a terrorist organization.“As Minister Blair has said, we strongly denounce ‘ideologically motivated extremists including groups like the Proud Boys, white supremacists, anti-Semitics, Islamaphobic and misogynist groups,'” Mary-Liz Power, a spokesperson for Public Safety Minister Bill Blair told Global News. “Intolerance and hate have no place in our society.”Power said national security and law enforcement agencies are “very actively...…Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAThe federal government is working to determine whether the should be formally designated as a terrorist organization.“As Minister Blair has said, we strongly denounce ‘ideologically motivated extremists including groups like the Proud Boys, white supremacists, anti-Semitics, Islamaphobic and misogynist groups,'” Mary-Liz Power, a spokesperson for Public Safety Minister Bill Blair told Global News. “Intolerance and hate have no place in our society.”Power said national security and law enforcement agencies are “very actively...WW…

Want to discuss? Please read our first.has been found to have the third-best “nation brand,” according to a newly released survey.Story continues below advertisementThe 2020 Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index (NBI) found that for a second consecutive year, Canada ranked third out of 50 countries.This year, Canada placed behind both and theThe NBI is a comprehensive study that evaluates the perceptions of 50 nations from respondents in 20 countries.“Each respondent rates a number of different nations on their perceptions of that country,” Jason McGrath Senior Vice President of Ipsos U.S....…Want to discuss? Please read our first.has been found to have the third-best “nation brand,” according to a newly released survey.Story continues below advertisementThe 2020 Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index (NBI) found that for a second consecutive year, Canada ranked third out of 50 countries.This year, Canada placed behind both and theThe NBI is a comprehensive study that evaluates the perceptions of 50 nations from respondents in 20 countries.“Each respondent rates a number of different nations on their perceptions of that country,” Jason McGrath Senior Vice President of Ipsos U.S....WW…

Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAOne of Prime Minister ‘s press secretaries has been penalized by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the commissioner’s officer said Alex Wellstead had received a penalty of $250 for “failing to disclose a material change related to assets within 30 days after the change.”Alex Wellstead, a press secretary at Prime Minister ’s Office, has received a of $250 from the for failing to disclose a material change related to assets within 30 days after the change. () — Conflict of...…Want to discuss? Please read our first.AdvertisementClose XAAOne of Prime Minister ‘s press secretaries has been penalized by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the commissioner’s officer said Alex Wellstead had received a penalty of $250 for “failing to disclose a material change related to assets within 30 days after the change.”Alex Wellstead, a press secretary at Prime Minister ’s Office, has received a of $250 from the for failing to disclose a material change related to assets within 30 days after the change. () — Conflict of...WW…