Emma Jacobs appears in the following:
Party With The U.S., Eh?: Canada To Ease Border Restrictions
Monday, June 21, 2021
Canada announced the first easing of pandemic restrictions on its border with the U.S.
Canadian Man, Accused Of Driving Down A Muslim Family, Faces Terrorism Charges
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
The man who allegedly killed four members of a Muslim family in Ontario will be charged with terrorism. Police say it was a premeditated attack that was based on the victims' religion.
4 In Muslim Family Killed After Targeted By Driver Motivated By Hate, Police Say
Tuesday, June 08, 2021
Police in Canada have charged a 20-year-old man with murder for the deaths of four people killed when hit by a truck. Police say the driver deliberately targeted the family because they are Muslim.
Canadians Call For Action After Remains Found At Ex-Indigenous School
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
The remains of 215 indigenous children at a school prompt calls for an investigation. At one time, more than 150,000 children were taken from families and placed in those schools to assimilate.
They Had Leftover COVID Vaccines. So They Offered Them To Their Canadian Neighbors
Monday, May 17, 2021
With just over 3% of Canadians fully inoculated against COVID-19, a growing number of America's northern border states and communities have stepped up to offer them excess doses.
On The U.S.-Canada Border, Neighbors Are Helping Each Other Out With Vaccinations
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Canada's coronavirus vaccination rates lag far behind that of the U.S., largely due to supply shortages. But some American border communities are sharing their supplies with their Canadian neighbors.
Proud Boys Named 'Terrorist Entity' In Canada
Sunday, May 02, 2021
Canada added three right-wing groups to its list of "terrorist entities," including the Proud Boys. The designation highlights Canada's different approach to confronting domestic far-right groups.
Amid Variants And Limited Vaccines, Canada Braces For A COVID-19 Surge
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Canada could surpass the COVID-19 infection rate of the U.S. for the first time since the start of the pandemic, due to a rise in cases involving variants while vaccine supplies remain limited.
Over A Year: Canadian Border Closure Extension Keeps Families Apart
Saturday, March 20, 2021
A year after the closure of the U.S.-Canada border, cross-border families appeal to authorities to lift restrictions brought on by the pandemic.
Canadian Rights Groups Say Emergency Measures No Longer Necessary For Asylum-Seekers
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
At the start of the pandemic, Canada stopped asylum-seekers who tried to reach the country by land and sent them back to the U.S. Rights groups say these emergency measures are no longer necessary.
Canadian Officials React To Biden Revoking Keystone XL Permit
Friday, January 22, 2021
Canadian officials say they're disappointed that President Biden revoked the Keystone XL Pipeline permit — but they're also looking forward to working with the new administration on climate change.
Canada Lockdown Reimposes Measures In Preparation For Hospital Influx
Saturday, January 09, 2021
The Canadian province of Quebec will impose a curfew and reimpose lockdown measures not seen since the spring as experts project hospitals could be pushed beyond their capacity within weeks.
Canada Administers Its 1st COVID-19 Vaccine Shots
Monday, December 14, 2020
Canada joins the United Kingdom and the United States as the first Western countries to provide the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, as the coronavirus pandemic rages toward winter.
Canadians In 'Atlantic Bubble' Take Drastic Measures To Keep Infections Low
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Despite the low number of COVID-19 cases in the "Atlantic bubble," residents have to endure personal sacrifice to keep the numbers as low as they have been.
Arctic Lockdown: COVID-19 Climbs In Canada's Far North
Friday, November 20, 2020
A large and isolated region of northeastern Canada entered a two-week lockdown as coronavirus cases creep up in areas, including largely Indigenous communities, with limited access to intensive care.
Museums Postpone Show Over Late Artist's Images Of Hooded Klansmen
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Four major museums have delayed a show that includes work by the late American artist Philip Guston until 2024 due to concerns about how Guston's images of hooded Klansmen would be received.
Amid Jump In Coronavirus Infections, Canada Issues New Restrictions
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Canadian leaders have asked citizens not to gather for the country's Thanksgiving holiday as COVID-19 cases rise in several provinces.
A Suggestion Box For The Universe
Sunday, October 04, 2020
A Montreal artist installed a suggestion box for the universe. The responses have given him a window into the fears and hopes of the city through the pandemic.
'Can I Make Sure That I'm Not The Only One?' Artist Helps Museum Diversify Collection
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Museums are facing mounting pressure to make their collections more representative. At the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, one artist created a fund to acquire other pieces by under-represented artists.
Trudeau Won't Visit Trump. Most Canadians Don't Want To Cross The Border Either
Tuesday, July 07, 2020
When Canada's prime minister opted not to meet President Trump this week, it sent a message about his country's mood: Most of his fellow citizens want to keep the border closed over coronavirus fears.