Northern Light is a book by Kazim Ali.(Goose Lane Editions)
Kazim Ali was the child of South Asian immigrants, who unexpectedly spent years of his childhood in the small Manitoba town of Jenpeg, a town that existed because of the hydroelectric dam nearby. As an adult, he found himself wondering about the town: did it even exist anymore? And if it did, what was it like? These questions sent him on a journey, one that looked at the environmental destruction the dam caused, and the local Pimicikamak community that fought against it.
Northern Light is Ali s story, the story of the Pimicikamak community and the story of a town that no longer exists.
How understanding women s pandemic experiences can help build a better post-COVID world
A Canadian author who has written about women’s experiences during the pandemic says she wanted to record their stories because the health crisis has shone a light on the inequities they face.
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Lauren McKeon is deputy editor at Reader’s Digest Canada and the author of several books. (Yuli Scheidt)
Partially vaccinated Canadians can socialize outdoors this summer, chief medical officer says
Canada s chief public health officer said Friday she expected that provinces should be able to begin lifting public health restrictions only once 75 per cent of all adults have had at least one vaccine dose and 20 per cent are fully vaccinated.
Dr. Theresa Tam said that after reaching that 75 per cent milestone, Canadians can safely enjoy camping, hiking, picnics, small backyard BBQs and drinks on a patio. Canadians should still avoid all crowds and partially vaccinated people should continue to practise physical distancing and wear masks in public for the foreseeable future, she added.
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After four-and-a-half months at home in lockdown, guitarist Brandon Scott began working at a COVID testing site in Vancouver.
His job was site navigator, which basically meant he would screen people coming in. He made sure they had their health cards and asked about symptoms. He got the job he calls it a “gig” through a friend who works at Fraser Health Authority. Partly it was for the money, of course. He was receiving CERB benefits but as the summer came to an end he wasn’t sure how long it would last. But it
Can You Hear Me Now? is a book by Celina Caesar-Chavannes.(Random House Canada)
Can You Hear Me Now? is a memoir by entrepreneur and former politician Celina Caesar-Chavannes. Caesar-Chavannes was the first Black MP to represent the riding of Whitby, Ont. But her political career wasn t easy, and she was known for speaking out about social and racial injustices within political institutions and in her community. She eventually decided to leave the party she ran for, the Liberals.
Can You Hear Me Now? tells Caesar-Chavannes story, from her early childhood through her business and political careers to today, where she is a sought-after consultant, alongside offering leadership advice.