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Canada marks the Second Annual Day For Truth and Reconciliation
Sept. 30, 2022, marks the second annual day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is recognized as a federal statutory holiday to commemorate and celebrate Indigenous peoples. After being first declared Orange Shirt Day in 2021, it has been renamed to Truth and Reconciliation Day, but continues to hold the same meaning of honouring and remembering Indigenous communities.
Mass Stabbing In Saskatchewan kills 10, Injures 18
10 people were killed and 18 were injured during a mass stabbing spree in Saskatchewan on Sunday, Sept. 4. Early that morning, a report of a stabbing on James Smith Cree Nation was sent to Saskatchewan police, followed by multiple more reports of stabbings at different places around the community, resulting in 13 crime scenes.
After Two Years, Border Restrictions are Lifted in Canada
All COVID-19 border restrictions were lifted on Oct. 1, after the federal government announced on Sept. 26 that the order in council for the border restrictions would expire on Sept. 30.
BC is a Step Closer to making Daylight Savings Permanent
Earlier in March, that switch took a step further after the United States Senate unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would permanently implement DST across Canada’s southern neighbour.
Indigenous Representatives Meet the Pope
32 First Nations delegates, and survivors of Canada’s residential schools travelled to St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. They demanded that they receive a formal apology from Pope Francis and the Catholic Church for the abuses they endured under the control of Catholic school staff.
The Rise of the Canadian Men’s Soccer Team
In 1986, the Canadian men’s soccer team competed at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history. In 2022, 36 years later, the team qualified for a second time. How, after so many years dormant, did the team achieve such significant success?
Team Canada’s Triumphs and Losses
Starting with a fiery opening ceremony in the Beijing National Stadium, the 2022 Winter Olympics flew by in a blast of triumph, loss, and perseverance.
Lululemon: A New Look for Team Canada
Lululemon made its debut at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games as the designer of Team Canada’s uniform.
Snow More Winter Sports? Climate Change is taking its toll
Climate change may make it more difficult for locals to enjoy the various options available in the Lower Mainland and will affect the Olympic Games for years to come.
The Aftermath of the so-Called “Great Resignation”
Following the spring of 2021, people have been quitting their jobs by the millions, breaking records that haven’t been broken in two decades.
Roberta Bondar’s 30 Years Since Space
On January 22, 1992, Roberta Bondar lifted off from the launchpad and ascended into space, becoming the first Canadian woman and neurologist to do so.
Canada’s Rising Inflation
In 2021, Canada’s Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) rate grew at the fastest pace in 30 years, primarily driven by widespread supply chain issues.
Black History Month: February and Forever
The theme of 2022’s Black History Month in Canada is “February and Forever,” which focuses on recognizing the daily contributions made by Black Canadians.
Canadian Truckers’ “Freedom Convoy”
On January 28, a group of Canadian truckers started assembling in downtown Ottawa in protest of the vaccine mandate on land borders and all other COVID-19 related regulations in the country.
Quebec’s Proposed “Vax Tax”
In early January, Québec Premier François Legault announced that his government was considering taxing those who chose not to get vaccinated.
Unmarked Graves Across Canada
When several hundred unmarked graves were found on former residential school sites on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory and on Cowessess First Nation territory in mid-2021, public outrage ensued.
ANALYSIS: What Happened to Local Independent News? Canada’s News Landscape
Never has it been more necessary for a diversity of news media sources, given the state of affairs in the last five years. Yet despite this, news monopolies are becoming ever more present.
Crisis Line in Crisis: BC’s 911 Service
E-Comm, BC's 911 service, is currently facing an extreme staffing shortage and is not prepared to be the frontline force that handles major emergencies, its union says.
Vancouver’s Historic Chinatown Storytelling Centre Opens
The intention behind the establishment of Vancouver’s Chinatown storytelling centre is to highlight Chinese culture and share China’s historical influences in Canada.
What to Expect for Canada’s Long Term Care Reform
COVID-19 has significantly strained Canada’s health care system, highlighting several structural concerns that experts say need to be addressed.