Laurent Duvernay-Tardif says skip the Super Bowl party 🏈 The Canadian NFL star could have been playing with Kansas City this Sunday, but instead, he’s working on the front lines of the pandemic in Quebec | Full interview tonight on The National
Update on the Canada-US border: We’ve extended the current border measures by another 30 days. Non-essential travel between our two countries remains restricted until at least February 21st. We’ll continue to do whatever is necessary to keep Canadians safe.
Just got the letter in the mail... The City of Ottawa is trying to pave over one of the most beautiful parts of Mecanicsville - the little park and stand of trees between Burnside and the Parkway. They want it for a new Chinese embassy compound. If you want to send a comment to the city planner you have until Jan 15th, send it to allison.hamlin@ottawa.ca and add "D01-0119-0011 and D02-0219-0072" to the subject line. This is a unique area with old pine and oak trees, a place where owls nest and monarchs come in the summer for milkweed. This year, I saw many families using this park for a bit of space and fresh air. It would be a real shame to lose it.
“Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals across the country have been doing incredible work to keep us safe - and that work continues with our vaccine rollout. This morning at the Ottawa Hospital, Patty Hajdu and I were able to thank a few of those involved.”
I’ll never forget this moment. It’s hard to believe that five years have passed since the first Syrian refugees arrived in Canada as part of Operation Syrian Refugees. They were fleeing conflict, insecurity, and persecution, and were greeted with open arms, open hearts, and an outpouring of support. Since then, many of these refugees have learned English and French, some have become successful students, and others are now Canadian citizens. New business owners and entrepreneurs have emerged, and countless others are giving back to their communities in thoughtful ways.
This is what is possible in a country that’s guided by inclusion, and the understanding that our diversity is our strength. To those who arrived as part of Operation Syrian Refugees, I hope you’ve felt safe and welcome these past five years. This is your home - and we’re so glad you’re here. https://bit.ly/372a2dE
We have lost an icon. Almost every night for more than three decades, Alex Trebek entertained and educated millions with his quick wit, wry jokes, and his seemingly endless knowledge. He was a part of memorable moments both on “Jeopardy!” and in living rooms around the world, as friends and families huddled to watch the latest episode. My thoughts are with all his fans, as well as his own family and friends, as they mourn this tremendous loss.
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