Emma Jacobs

Emma Jacobs appears in the following:

Canadian truck drivers block border crossing and protest at capital over vaccine rule

Wednesday, February 02, 2022

Canada's vaccination rate far outpaces the U.S., but it still has a robust anti-vax movement, which this week took the form of truckers camped out in Ottawa.

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Citizen scientists help to document changes to lake ice in the northern U.S.

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Climate change has contributed to a loss of ice on northern lakes and ponds, and that has consequences for local ecosystems. In the 1980s, a lake researcher needed volunteers to help collect data.

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Canada's COVID testing crisis

Sunday, January 09, 2022

Canada has reported COVID-19 case numbers in recent days many times higher than it has seen at any other point during the pandemic. Demand has overwhelmed testing capacity in much of the country.

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Canada reaches a historic deal to compensate Indigenous children

Wednesday, January 05, 2022

The Canadian government has agreed to pay more than $30 billion to compensate Indigenous children who were taken away from their families and put into the child welfare system.

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British Columbia is looking at how it can adapt to prepare for more climate disasters

Monday, December 27, 2021

British Columbia was devastated by natural disasters this year attributed to climate change. The Canadian province is evaluating how to prepare for the next disasters.

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Canadian teacher reassigned under a controversial Quebec law for wearing a hijab

Saturday, December 11, 2021

A teacher who wears a hijab was removed from the classroom under Quebec's Bill 21, which prohibits teachers wearing religious symbols in class.

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A church retreat came to the aid of Canada's latest disaster survivors

Saturday, December 11, 2021

British Columbia experienced major disasters this year that scientists say show the intensifying effects of climate change. Many of those affected by fires and floods took shelter at Camp Hope.

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A church retreat center is offering hope to victims of natural disasters in Canada

Wednesday, December 08, 2021

The Canadian province of British Columbia experienced a series of natural disasters this year. People displaced by these two events are now living together at a place called Camp Hope.

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Climate change is blamed for dramatic flooding in British Columbia

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

British Columbia, devastated by wildfires last summer, is now coping with severe flooding — both dramatic examples of the impact of climate change.

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British Columbia faces floods after a month's worth of rain fell in two days

Saturday, November 27, 2021

The residents of British Columbia, Canada, face more heavy rains while still recovering from a previous storm that caused widespread flooding and damage.

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Biden is set to host the leaders of Canada, Mexico for the Three Amigos summit

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The leaders of Canada, Mexico and the United States will meet in Washington, the first such summit in five years. They're expected to discuss topics like COVID-19, climate change and migration.

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The U.S. will reopen land borders to Canada and Mexico

Sunday, November 07, 2021

The U.S. is opening its borders to Canada and Mexico on Monday to fully vaccinated travelers. These land borders have been closed to most travelers since the start of the pandemic.

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Communities plan to search for more Indigenous children's remains in Canada

Tuesday, October 05, 2021

Thousands of Indigenous children in Canada died in the custody of boarding schools meant to assimilate them. Communities are searching for their remains.

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Communities In Canada Plan More Scans For Remains Of Indigenous Children

Thursday, September 30, 2021

The discovery of hundreds of graves at now-shuttered residential schools for Indigenous children has opened a new chapter in Canada's treatment of its First Nations.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Narrowly Wins Reelection

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Trudeau failed to secure a majority in parliament — alienating some voters by calling a snap vote two years ahead of schedule.

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Canadians Vote On New Parliament After Turbulent Election Period

Monday, September 20, 2021

Canada is holding federal elections Monday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government faces a strong challenge from the Conservative Party.

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Canadians Will Decide Justin Trudeau's Fate In Monday Election

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Canadians go to the polls tomorrow for a snap election called by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He is gambling his handling of the pandemic will win his Liberal Party more seats in parliament.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau And Party Are On The Line In Tomorrow's Vote

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Canadians go to the polls tomorrow for a snap federal election called by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He is gambling his handling of the pandemic will win his party more seats in parliament.

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Anti-Vaccine Protesters In Canada Are Targeting Justin Trudeau's Campaign Events

Tuesday, September 07, 2021

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a snap federal election — a political miscalculation as it appears his party could lose seats. His campaign events are beset by anti-vaccine hecklers.

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Canada's Taking It Slow On Reopening Its Border To Travelers From The U.S. Here's Why

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Canadians can fly to the U.S. but cannot enter by land. Most non-Canadians can't enter Canada by land or air. The government says a full reopening may require 75% of Canadians to be fully vaccinated.

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