In their words: Leaders on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, prominent voices from Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities shared their thoughts on what the day means to them and what they hope it means to Canadians.
These 7 symptoms best predict a novel coronavirus infection, epidemiologists say
A team of epidemiologists in the U.K. has determined that a set of seven symptoms, when expressed together, best predict SARS-CoV-2 infection in the community, including loss of smell and taste, fever, cough, chills, appetite loss and muscle aches.
‘You’re going to jail’: Karen grabs delivery man, blocks him from finishing order in viral TikTok
A delivery man on TikTok shared a series of viral videos showing an elderly Karen harassing him for legally parking in a housing complex's loading zone. The TikToker, known as @ markesse1993 , said the lady was “crazy.” His initial video about the incident has accumulated over 759,000 views and over 65,000 likes as of Wednesday. The footage shows the Karen grabbing onto the TikToker's shopping cart full of groceries as she tells him to move his vehicle. He asks her not to grab his cart, and she responds, “That is a loading zone. I…
Post-election, COVID-19 and environment tied as top issues for Canadians: Nanos
The environment and the enduring COVID-19 pandemic are now tied as the top issues of concern among Canadians, according to Nanos Research polling.
‘Homophobic and racist’: Sign about bans of LGBTQ and ‘anti-cop’ books sparks anger on TikTok
A TikToker called their school “homophobic and racist” and accused the library of banning books with LGBTQ and “anti-cop” themes. It turns out that the library was highlighting the books and wasn't actually preventing students from reading them—but the video still sparked a discussion among TikTokers. The video went viral with over 4000,000 views and 75,000 likes by Wednesday. Posted by user @joycestation, the clip shows a school library display of Drama by Raina Telgemeier , a graphic novel about a middle school play with LGBTQ charac…
How non-Indigenous people can respectfully observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Indigenous advocates say Canadians can observe the National Day For Truth And Reconciliation by listening to stories of residential school survivors, wearing orange shirts in solidarity, donating to Indigenous-led causes, and choosing to personally fight for one or more of the 94 calls to action.
Nova Scotia to take 'cautious approach' in final phase of reopening; mandates vaccines for health-care workers
Nova Scotia says it will move into the final phase of its reopening plan on Oct. 4 as planned but will proceed using a "cautious approach."
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