News release November 2, 2020 – Ottawa, ON – Public Health Agency of Canada As part of Canada’s efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all travellers are required to provide specific information upon and after entry into Canada. This includes requirements to provide a quarantine plan and contact and travel information. The Government of […]
With the 2020 election getting closer and closer each day, we at Watch The Yard think it is important to highlight members of our community who are key players in making it happen. We recently interviewed Adjoa B. Asamoah, the National Advisor for Black Engagement for the Joe Biden campaign, who is a Spring 1997 […]
For most of the U.S., the clock goes back one hour on Sunday morning, Nov. 1, the “fall back” for daylight saving time. Many of us appreciate the extra hour of sleep. But for millions, that gain won’t counter the inadequate sleep they get the rest of the year. About 40% of adults – 50 […]
The US Senate has confirmed Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court in a victory for President Donald Trump a week before the presidential election. Mr Trump’s fellow Republicans voted 52-48 to approve the judge, overcoming the unified opposition of Democrats. Her appointment seals for the foreseeable future a 6-3 conservative majority on the […]
The Safe Haven Cancer Support Centre on Saturday, October 24, launched its new office which will aid in providing support to cancer patients. The annual Hats for Health educational and fundraising event for cancer awareness and support was also held the same day. The Safe Haven Cancer Support Centre and Safe Haven Cancer Society are […]
A 38-year-old man from the Indian state of Telangana has died after fasting for four days to pray for Donald Trump’s recovery from Covid-19. According to his family, Bussa Krishna Raju worshipped the US president like a god, and was shocked and disturbed to find out about his coronavirus diagnosis. Mr Raju refused food and […]
Pope Francis has declared support for civil unions for same-sex couples for the first time, according to the Catholic News Agency.The Pope made the historic remarks in “Francesco,” a new documentary film directed by Russian filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky, that premiered at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday.“Homosexual people have a right to be in a […]
Is this love or not? A Ugandan comedian named Ssebabi recently got married to his second wife in a grand style. The bride and groom were joined in holy matrimony and they look so happy. Love is a choice and who we choose to fall in love with solely depends on us. This lady is […]
A doctor who has been working with some of Calgary’s most vulnerable citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic is worried homeless shelters won’t have enough space to keep everyone safe once the cold weather hits. “Currently — at least in Calgary, and I expect it’s reflected in other parts of the province — there just simply isn’t enough […]