Spain to give undocumented migrants legal status!

Photo credit: Bloomberg Spain has announced it will grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, in a move that goes against a trend of anti-immigration rhetoric and policies in the United States and much of Europe. CNN reports that the move, announced Tuesday, is aimed at reducing labour exploitation in Spain’s underground economy. The country’s central bank and…

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Documentary spotlighting civic engagement premieres in Montreal

Photo credit: City News Montreal Cinema Du Musee was bustling on Tuesday night as everyone gathered for a special Montreal premiere screening of the third season of “Citizen Minutes”, a short documentary collection featuring six films,  all exploring a common theme: sharing the stories of everyday Canadians driving real change across the country through civic engagements. “The Citizen…

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Partnership Raises Radon Awareness in Canada!

Photo credit: NetNewsLedger As part of its mission to prevent unnecessary deaths from radon-induced lung cancer, Ecosense, a global leader in cutting-edge radon detection devices, recently formed a partnership with the Canadian government agency Health Canada. NetNewsLedger.com reports that the collaboration supports both organizations’ efforts to raise awareness of radon exposure. and to promote the case of digital radon…

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Several Toronto warming centres at full capacity

Photo credit: Toronto Today Several of the city’s warming centres were at full capacity on Friday and some advocates alleged that people have been turned away. Toronto Today reports that the city saw its coldest nights in years as lows dipped below -20 C, with temperatures over the weekend expected to drop to about -30 C with…

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