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People have been hearing a lot about H5N1 bird flu — or highly pathogenic avian influenza — since a B.C. teen became the first human to get the virus in Canada and is in hospital. It’s not yet known how the teen got infected, but Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, said on […]
Article content (Bloomberg) — Canadians may face delays in getting their holiday gifts and purchases this year after workers at the national postal service went on strike. Employees who are part of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers walked out at 12:01 a.m. Toronto time on Friday, according to a union statement. The work stoppage […]
Article content Canada Post workers are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer. Canadian Union of Postal Workers says approximately 55-thousand workers are striking, claiming little progress has been made in the bargaining process. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued a 72-hour strike notice earlier in the week, saying […]
Article content MONTREAL — Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says his department will investigate complaints involving 17 schools across the province where it is alleged that state secularism is not being respected. “Complaints and reports have been brought to the attention of the (Education Department) regarding issues related to non-compliance with secular obligations,” the Education […]
Omoni Oboli, a Nollywood actress and filmmaker, has received a certificate of recognition from Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton in Canada. This recognition celebrated her work on her latest cinema release, The Uprising, which has made a strong impact at the country’s box office. Advertisement On Wednesday, Omoni Oboli shared her excitement on Instagram, posting […]
British architect Asif Khan has completed a ribbon-like bridge over Canada Dock in south London, which acts as a “connector” to the area’s timber trade history amid its radical transformation. Designed to be a focal point of a wider development at Canada Water, the 170-metre-long bridge crosses the western edge of Canada Dock connecting the […]
El secretario de Economía, Marcelo Ebrard, aseguró este miércoles que a Canadá no le conviene tener un acuerdo de libre comercio solo con Estados Unidos. El funcionario respondió a las recientes declaraciones del primer ministro de Ontario, Doug Ford, quien sugirió que México debería ser excluido del T-MEC si no iguala los aranceles de sus […]
Canadians could see delays in their holiday mail, with the threat of a strike or lockout coming to Canada Post this Friday, but the impact could extend beyond parcels and greeting cards. Charities bracing for the impact, include a kitchen at the Hope Mission that prepares thousands of hot meals for vulnerable Edmontonians a day. […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canada This is the first human case of H5N1 in Canada in 10 years, and the first to have been contracted in Canada Published Nov 13, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. This handout picture […]
NEW YORK (AP) — A Canadian teen is hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu, a British Columbia health official said Tuesday. It’s not clear how the teenager picked up the virus, which has been detected recently in wild birds and poultry in the province, said Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial […]