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Is the coronavirus pandemic getting better or worse? Last week, Canada reported more than forty-five thousand new cases of Covid -19.  It is still a large number but represents good

The Government of Canada introduces a new measure to prevent further introduction and transmission of COVID-19. All passengers five years of age or older will need a test for COVID-19

The Government of Canada is closely monitoring the genetic variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 identified in the UK and South Africa, and is working with international partners, including

On November 13, 2020 the Minister of Digital Government and Member of Parliament for Vancouver, the Honourable Joyce Murray, announced over $1.7 million to help support British Columbia’s small and

2020 was a challenging year. Life, as we know it, changed. Our homes became our workplaces. And our usual workplaces are either transforming or starting to fill again. Meetings are

We decorate our houses for Christmas with trees, lights, and stockings. In Argentina, people put on their bathing suits and travel to the beach. The holidays coincide with the start

December every year shows its best colours to give a massive welcome to the new year. It doesn’t matter if you are from one region or another, from a huge

Since October 2, 2020, an additional $600 million in new national funding for a small and medium-sized businesses is available as part of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to protect

Christmas is a celebration of family, love and happiness.  In Mexico, this time of the year is full of exciting traditions, delicious food and fun events.    Las Posadas All begins

Social media platforms have transformed how we produce, share and consume information. Positively, they have enabled unprecedented freedom of speech and new forms of political expression and organization. However, they

Known in Brazil as Natal, Christmas is one of the most important holidays for the nation. It’s a celebration that shows the country’s mixed culture and its Portuguese, African, and

Premier John Horgan says the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are just days away for B.C. In a tweet Tuesday afternoon, Horgan said, “About 4,000 high-risk people in B.C.

On October 27, 2020 the Government of Canada has begun consultations with provinces and territories, employers, workers, worker support groups, and other interested parties on a proposal to establish minimum

The CBSA, Health Canada, and RCMP announce the results. The Government of Canada prevents the importation of unauthorized or illegal health products at border crossings across Canada. Between March 20th

Social media platforms have moved from being lauded as inherently democratic technologies to being condemned as irresponsible media publishers, being targeted as the main source of fake news. In an

In a world flooded with fake news and myths on how to fight coronavirus, it is hard to find a reliable source of information. Whom to trust? That is why

As we have all seen and heard, there is a global rise in the spread of misinformation on social media, and there has been some behavioural research on “fake news.”

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is creating overwhelming demand for accurate information from the health system leaders. The REAL platform goal is to work alongside public and private sector health system

The world is facing one of its worst crises during the COVID-19 pandemic. The disease would already be a problem on its own, but due to the fake news that spreads through social media, the issue

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced wide-ranging new rules for controlling the spread of COVID-19. The new orders and guidelines come as another 538 cases of the disease

Revolution comes from the Latin “revolver” o “rollback” and in practice, it’ a fundamental and sudden change in political power which occurs when the population revolts against the government due

With everything we hear today about “fake news,” so many opinions, and so many sources of information, it can be hard to distinguish the truth and what is not. To

In April 1500, the Portuguese arrived on the Bahian shores of Rio Buranhém, under the direction of Pedro Alvares Cabral. They saw many indigenous inhabitants upon landing on the beach,

Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served. Generations of Canadians have served our country during times

New Health Orders British Columbia’s top doctor has unveiled the province’s first region-specific provincial health officer order as the province sees an increase in COVID-19 numbers. Cases of COVID are

The government of Canada is offering a benefit called CRBC, which stands for Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit and it is administered by CRA (Canada Revenue Agency). The benefit was created

Happy Independence Day and Month to Panama! Did you know that Panama has 5 dates celebrating its freedom and independence? There are 5 days of celebrations in Panama during the

Día de Muertos (The Day of the Dead) The “The Day of the Dead” is one of the most vibrant and colourful traditions in Mexico. It has its roots in

HAPPY ALL HALLOWS EVE (or Halloween) Some love it, some hate it, but it’s sweet! Yes, we are talking about Halloween, a celebration where people put on costumes, and kids

The conservative critic says setting these kinds of goals during a global pandemic is ‘pure fantasy.’ According to the CBC news, the Canadian Liberal government plans to bring in more