Tag Archives: disaster
Misinformation online plays role in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: Tam
OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer is warning against the spread of online untruths about vaccines, as a new survey suggests some Canadians are worried about getting inoculated against COVID-19. Dr. Theresa Tam made the comments during ...
Ottawa giving $82.5M for Indigenous mental health support during COVID-19
OTTAWA — The federal government is pledging $82.5 million to improve access and address growing demand for mental health services in Indigenous communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to many mental health services within Indigenous commu...
Military lifts order grounding Snowbirds team, some restrictions still in place
OTTAWA — Canadians can expect to see a different Snowbirds show next year — including fewer low-level and low-speed manoeuvres — as the military is placing new restrictions on its famed aerobatics team following two crashes in less than a
Climate change rears ugly head as Republicans rally re-election effort
WASHINGTON — Climate change, an issue that has taken a back seat to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic crisis in the United States, is roaring back to the forefront just as Donald Trump's Republicans begin their sprint to th...
Compensation talks for victims of downed jetliner to start in October: Iran
OTTAWA — The head of Iran's civil aviation organization says his government will launch compensation talks in October with Canada and other countries that lost citizens when the Iranian military shot down a civilian jetliner earlier this year. Touraj D...
Foreign minister to tour Beirut aid efforts on first overseas trip since COVID
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champange is heading to Lebanon this week to get a firsthand look at the devastation caused by the deadly explosions in Beirut and urge the country's government to start getting real in the fight
Generosity from Canadians to Lebanon prompts increase to federal matching fund
OTTAWA — The federal government is increasing how much it will match in contributions to humanitarian relief in Lebanon following an outpouring of support from Canadians. International Development Minister Karina Gould announced Wednesday the gove...
Hundreds evacuated, thousands on notice as wildfire flares in southern B.C.
PENTICTON, B.C. — British Columbia's unusually quiet wildfire season ended abruptly as a fire flared in the southern Okanagan, forcing hundreds from their homes. Smoke from the blaze, above Skaha Lake near Penticton, was first spotted Tu...
Hundreds evacuated in B.C.’s Okanagan, wildfire service battles blazes
OKANAGAN FALLS, B.C. — The sky turned orange before filling with heavy white smoke above John Green's home in British Columbia's Okanagan region Tuesday afternoon. He was among hundreds of people ordered to immediately evacuate from the Heritage Hills ...
Trudeau unsure about sending his kids to school, as poll suggests he’s not alone
OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau says he remains on the fence about sending his three kids back to school this fall, and a new survey suggests he is not alone as many parents are nervous about the resumption of classes while
