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Prince Philip, 99, admitted to hospital as precaution

Prince Philip, 99, admitted to hospital as precaution

InternationalNews Feb 17, 2021

Britain’s Prince Philip, 99, has been admitted to a London hospital for non-COVID-related illness, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace. He is expected to stay in the hospital for a few days.

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Russia mediating Israeli-Syrian prisoner swap

Russia mediating Israeli-Syrian prisoner swap

InternationalNewsPolitics Feb 17, 2021

Russia is stepping in to make a deal between Israel and Syria for the release of a Syrian girl who accidentally crossed into Syria.

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Millions in Texas without power after historic winter storm cuts grid

Millions in Texas without power after historic winter storm cuts grid

EnvironmentInternationalNewsWeather Feb 17, 2021

Millions of Texans have lost power, and 21 have lost their lives, as a major snowstorm covers the state.

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Tokyo set to appoint female Olympian to lead committee for Summer Games

Tokyo set to appoint female Olympian to lead committee for Summer Games

InternationalNewsSports Feb 17, 2021

Reuters journalist, Elaine Lies reports on Seiko Hashimoto, an Olympian and Minister of Women’s Rights Empowerment. Hashimoto’s policies target education, children while targeting health issues and Japan’s falling birth rate.

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A nation on edge: Americans anxiously await election outcome

A nation on edge: Americans anxiously await election outcome

ElectionsInternationalNewsPoliticsPoliticsSpecials Nov 4, 2020

After President Donald Trump prematurely declared himself the winner of the 2020 presidential elections early this Wednesday morning, activists on both sides of the race ramped up public demonstrations as key swing states worked to finish the vote count. Trump declared the election a “fraud” and called for the... Read more
Too close to call: The presidency hinges on results from Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania

Too close to call: The presidency hinges on results from Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania

ElectionsInternationalNewsPolitics Nov 3, 2020

Trump, Biden race still far from resolution With almost all polls closed, the race for the presidency is still too close to call. In some cities, results may not be announced until at least later in the day.  Former Vice President Joe Biden had a narrow lead as election... Read more
Humber’s international student shares her struggles during COVID-19

Humber’s international student shares her struggles during COVID-19

COVID-19HealthHumberInternational Mar 30, 2020

By Luka Tskhadaia COVID-19 shook the entire world and led to quarantine measures. Canada announced the shutdown of schools, universities and colleges across provinces, and Humber College is no exception. After switching to online studying, the educational institution also decided to empty its Lakeshore Campus completely by forcing the... Read more
Biden sweeps Sanders in another Super Tuesday

Biden sweeps Sanders in another Super Tuesday

InternationalNewsPolitics Mar 11, 2020

– Joe Biden scored decisive primary victories in Michigan and three other states on Tuesday, taking a big step toward the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination and casting doubt on the future of rival Bernie Sanders’ fading White House bid. The sweeping wins put Biden, 77, on a path... Read more
Women’s hockey tourney canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

Women’s hockey tourney canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

COVID-19HealthInternationalSportsUncategorized Mar 11, 2020

The world women’s hockey championship has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID-19.  The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) made the decision this past Saturday to cancel the event.  It was scheduled for March 31 to April 10 and it was going to be held in Halifax and Truro,... Read more
COVID-19 affecting sports across the globe

COVID-19 affecting sports across the globe

COVID-19InternationalSports Mar 11, 2020

The novel COVID-19 continues to result in sporting events being cancelled and leagues having to change their policy. The NBA is considering moving games to locations that are unaffected by the virus according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.  If a team is not able to use their arena due to... Read more
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