Marlene Usher, CEO for the Port of Sydney Development Corp., said she had hoped Transport Canada would hold off on making a final decision. I was hoping that they would wait further into the year to see if there would be some more progress with a vaccine and possibly cruise could return to some extent, said Usher. But it wasn t a complete surprise, because we had been aware for some time that the pandemic is very prevalent in the U.S. and Canada.
Usher said the ban means that for the second consecutive year, the port corporation will lose 70 per cent of its revenues.
HALIFAX A new, $20 silver coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to coincide with the start of Black History month commemorates the Black Loyalists who landed in Nova Scotia as a result of the American Revolution. The new coin unveiled Monday features a shield with heraldry representing the Black Loyalist Heritage Society. Black Loyalists arrived between 1783 and 1785 and were the largest group of people of African birth and descent to.
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CBC Radio s The House: Resettling refugees, supporting Canada s kids
On this week’s show: Canada s immigration minister discusses resettling refugees as one family shares their search for safety. An expert highlights the need to prioritize children’s mental health during the pandemic. Plus, a look at how Chrystia Freeland could address wealth inequality, a dive into Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s drop in popularity and an exit interview with Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil.
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Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino says that while the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced obstacles to Canada s refugee resettlement efforts, the country is still committed to its status as a world leader in welcoming those fleeing persecution. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)
The change was announced as the province reported one new case of COVID-19, bringing the total number of known active cases to nine.
The new case was identified in the eastern zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person has been self-isolating, as required.
Earlier in the week, the government announced that sports teams could start playing games, but with restricted travel and no spectators. Arts and theatre performances can also take place without an audience. I know many in the arts and culture sector were worried about the impacts of our current restrictions, because they rely on audiences, Strang said.