With the year nearly over, only about a tenth of the 40,000 Afghan refugees Canada promised to bring into the country have made it here so far — and Ottawa now says it could take up to two years to resettle everyone.Defence lawyer Nelofar Akbari is pictured speaking about women’s rights in Afghanistan before she fled the country…
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What I learned about community from my Korean parents who lived in rural Canada
by Sue JonesI learned to navigate the complexities of fighting racism by watching my immigrant parents live and work in rural Canada, writes Nathan Kim.I learned to navigate the complexities of fighting racism by watching my immigrant parents live and work in rural Canada, writes Nathan Kim. (John Fraser/CBC)This First Person column is written by Nathan Kim…
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Controlling behaviour was a warning sign in 15% of intimate-partner homicides, CBC analysis found
by Sue JonesHumiliation, intimidation, isolation and other forms of controlling behaviour are factors in most domestic violence cases and were among the warning signs identified in the intimate-partner homicides recently analyzed by CBC. Some advocates say those who exhibit such behaviour should be prosecuted.’Coercive control’ played a part in 15 per cent of intimate partner homicides, according…
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Vaccine inequity only partially to blame for Africa’s low vaccination rates, experts say
by Sue JonesWhile vaccine inequity among African countries has played a major role in the continent’s low COVID-19 vaccination rate, experts say capacity and logistical challenges, along with vaccine hesitancy, is also creating significant challenges.A woman is vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Hillbrow Clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa. While vaccine inequity among African countries has played a major role in the continent’s low…
The reality is, one of the hardest parts of cancer diagnosis in the pandemic is going through so much of this alone, writes cancer patient Ann Cavlovic.Ann Cavlovic sent this photo of herself to her friends while she awaited reconstructive surgery in January. (Submitted by Ann Cavlovic)This First Person article is the experience of Ann Cavlovic,…
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Ongoing immigration-processing delays leave many in limbo in Canada and overseas
by Sue JonesImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had a backlog of nearly 1.8 million immigration applications as of Oct. 27. Many applicants told CBC News they feel stuck in limbo, with no clear way to check on their files.Canada had a backlog of nearly 1.8 million immigration applications, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).…
Only a quarter of British people trust food from the United States, according to a survey. Research conducted online by YouGov with more than 3,500 adults across the United Kingdom in July and August looked at levels of trust in domestic and imported food. Only 25 percent of British people trust food from the United…
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N.S. presumes people want to donate organs when they die, but program uptake unclear
by Sue JonesNearly a year after Nova Scotia became the first jurisdiction in North America to assume residents agree to donate their organs when they die, there are challenges in getting an idea of the uptake of the program.Dr. Stephen Beed, medical director of Nova Scotia’s organ and tissue donation program, is seen at the Halifax Infirmary…
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Military members ‘unsung heroes’ of Halifax Explosion recovery effort, author says
by Sue JonesThe military played a vital — but often forgotten — role following the Halifax Explosion on Dec. 6, 1917, says a Halifax author.Soldiers engaged in rescue work after the Halifax Explosion on Dec. 6, 1917. (National Archives of Canada)As the city most involved in Canada’s effort during the First World War, Halifax was a hub for…
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Warning signs present in 1 in 3 homicides of intimate partners, CBC investigation finds
by Sue JonesMore than one in three people accused of killing their intimate partner demonstrated at least one warning sign prior to the killing, according to a CBC News investigation. The finding is one of dozens from a sweeping, 16-month CBC News analysis of nearly 400 cases across Canada between January 2015 and June 2020.A CBC News…