2021
LOOKING BACK AT A new year, a new mindset. New is an obvious theme of the new year, but with everything new there is the chance to also look back. With that intention we encourage you to….
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PENG SHUAI
Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai was temporarily disappeared by the Chinese government after she accused a senior Communist Party official of rape. Her social media was scrubbed of the exposing posts and her public appearances have been limited by the Chinese government. These actions have led to calls to remove the 2022 Olympics from China.
CULTURAL GENOCIDE: CANADA'S DARK HISTORY In May 2021, Canadians were shocked as the remains of 215 school children were uncovered in an unmarked grave on the property of a former First Nations residential school. Throughout the following months, more and more children were discovered. The discovery of bodies brought new attention to the shameful chapter of Canadian history and empowered Canadians to fight against cultural genocide. More than 1,300 unmarked graves have been found at previous residential school sites.
BC FLOODS BC suffered flooding across the province. Dozens were killed, thousands were left homeless, and millions of dollars in property damage has been done. The flooding also resulted in major supply shortages and fuel restrictions. Governments are promising to rebuild and better protect citizens in the future but few specifics have been announced.
WHO IS PREMIER OF MANITOBA There was a dispute between Heather Stefanson and Shelly Glover about who was the legal Premier of Manitoba. Stefanson became the province’s first female Premier after she was declared the winner of Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party leadership election. However, Glover claims that thousands of eligible voters never received their mail in ballots, and that she was initially declared the winner in a private party meeting. The Manitoba Supreme Court ruled in Stefenson's favour.
COVID-19
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The world hit two major milestones in the long battle against COVID. Five million people have died worldwide from the virus. In Canada, 5-11-year-olds can now be vaccinated against the virus, which experts hope will help slow the spread. With another variant, Omnicron, arising, Canada is preparing to continue its fight with booster vaccine shots starting in January 2022.
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