Cases have jumped in the past 24 hours, and Health Minister Christian Dubé says he's increasingly concerned about the more contagious delta variant. Here's what you need to know.
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The hard lessons of homeschooling in a pandemic year WEEKEND READ | Parents in Quebec who chose to keep their children out of the classroom because of COVID-19 feel completely cut off” punished for their decision.
Author of the article: René Bruemmer
Publishing date: Apr 24, 2021 • 3 hours ago • 8 minute read • Paula Girolami’s home in Lachine has been transformed into a classroom for her sons Renato, left, and Domenico this pandemic year. “It basically felt like they were trying to make it as hard as they could, she says of her experience dealing with the Education Ministry. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette
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Since April 1, schools and non-essential businesses have remained closed in three Quebec regions where the more contagious variants have driven the third wave: Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches and Outaouais.
On April 12, Montreal high school seniors returned to hybrid learning as the provincial government reimposed the 8 p.m. curfew in much of Quebec, and ramped up COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Nearly three weeks later, COVID-19 cases have started to decline. On April 1, the number was 1,314 before peaking at 1,754 on April 9. And on Tuesday, the Health Ministry reported 1,136 new infections.
With antisemitism spiking worldwide amid the pandemic, including a stark rise in antisemitic content on social media platforms such as TikTok, The Foundation for Genocide Education is calling on governments across Canada to follow the lead of the Quebec Government and take action to educate todayâs youth.
âAt the root of hate is ignorance, and itâs the responsibility of our countryâs leaders to educate the next generation on the dangers of intolerance and racism in order to prevent future atrocities,â said Heidi Berger, film producer, Concordia University teacher, daughter of Holocaust survivors, and founder of the national Foundation for Genocide Education. She pointed to shocking videos mocking the Holocaust that are being posted by TikTok users, a large percentage of whom are between 18-24.