Category Archives: Social
Atlantic Canada prepares to lift travel restrictions as regional “bubble” opens
Atlantic Canadians are closely eyeing travel requirements and coronavirus case numbers across the region as the four provinces prepare to open their borders to their neighbours Friday, an experiment that's prompted excitement and anxiety among resident...
N.B. anti-racism activist among those receiving Canada Day honours from GG
OTTAWA — Ralph Thomas can't recall any specific incidents of racism against him while growing up as a Black person in New Brunswick in the 1940s and '50s, but says that was more about the rural community where he lived and not becau...
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador The province entered "Alert Lev...
‘No celebrations’: Indigenous communities, leaders share Canada Day frustrations
VANCOUVER — Jess Housty can't remember the last time Canada Day was celebrated in the Heiltsuk Nation. Housty lives in the coastal B.C. town of Bella Bella where the Heiltsuk Nation is known for its efforts to help conserve and protect t...
Veterans Affairs hiring more staff to tackle growing backlog of disability cases
OTTAWA — The federal government will hire hundreds more temporary staff as part of a broader plan to tackle the growing backlog of requests for support and benefits from disabled veterans, many of whom are being forced to wait years
Saskatchewan further delays youth aging out of care during pandemic
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is extending services to youth who would otherwise be aging out of the foster care system. The Ministry of Social Services delayed the transition for those over age 18 back in March over concerns about the COVI...
