boat tours: With so much to see more than 155 venues this year it can be hard to choose what to visit, according to NOW Magazine. There are popular yearly staples like the mayor's office at City Hall or boat tours along the waterfront. For one weekend a year May 23 and 24 this time around some of the city's most interesting buildings and venues are open to the public with tours, exhibits and special events. But if you're into trying something different, here are five locations new to this year's event that you definitely can't waltz into everyday. They also contribute flowers to High Park naturalization projects and yearly shows at the Allan Gardens and Centennial Conservatory. Stop and smell the flowers at the High Park greenhouses Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm Expand This set of nine greenhouses tucked in the middle of High Park are behind many of the multi-coloured flowers beautifying Toronto's parks. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

census data: Many neighbourhoods are dominated by immigrant populations one likely expects they would be, according to Georgia Asian. For example, much of North Vancouver is light green for Iran, South Vancouver is red for China, Richmond is split between China and yellow for the Philippines, Surrey goes dark green for India, and so on. Taking data from the National Household Survey which was last conducted in 2011 the map assigns colours that denote the largest immigrant population living in any one area. But other areas show more surprising results. A map relying on 2011 census data provides a snapshot of which immigrant populations hold a majority in neighbourhoods throughout Metro Vancouver. For example, Sunset Beach has been assigned light green for Mexico, part of Coquitlam shows orange for a large Romanian population, and the United Kingdom's blue holds a large section of Langley. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

road vehicles: At the same time, the majority of demand for oil comes from fuel for road vehicles, a segment undergoing a huge technological transformation towards electrification, according to National Observer. Canada appears to be grossly underprepared for a future where global demand for oil declines and not only that, our political and industry leaders are currently doubling down on oil as an economic engine oil that is more expensive to produce than virtually anywhere else in the world. The federal and some provincial governments of Canada are not only planning to keep the oil and gas industry running at full steam, but to massively expand it. The plans and investment decisions of the Canadian Government and oil industry leaders imply that, despite what they may be saying in press releases, they are assuming that we are headed towards two, three or more degrees of catastrophic warming globally. Increasing Pressure for Climate Action The IPCC's recent special report, along with countless others, highlight the absolute urgency of addressing climate change. In other words, they are betting on global climate failure. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

chongatera: Small firms and relative newcomers, they say, are most exposed, according to CTV. Godfred Chongatera, a lawyer in a small three-person mixed practice in Halifax, said he estimates his overall business has fallen 35 to 40 per cent. While trial lawyers are perhaps most affected, many in the trade say other sectors -- such as real estate -- are also feeling the pinch. Declining revenues and work have meant having to lay off two full-time staff. If this drags on for a long time, some or most sole practitioners will fold. Who knows where this is going Chongatera said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

deaths: Their public promises translate into uneven action on the ground, according to National Observer. The fact remains, over 80 per cent of COVID-19 deaths in this country have been linked to long-term care facilities LTCs and seniors' homes, the highest documented rate of its kind in the world. Meanwhile, the premiers of Ontario and Quebec where most of the grievous long-term care COVID deaths and neglect have occurred have simply not done enough to avert these tragedies. We are four citizens with loved ones living in long-term-care in different parts of the country, and we share a painful awareness of the vulnerability of Canada's LTC population due to chronic underfunding, poor infrastructure, understaffing and deregulation. Within days, we launched a nationwide, citizen-led petition proposing to protect people in LTCs with concrete measures to help avoid the disaster unfolding before our eyes. In early April, we came together, extremely worried for the lives of our loved ones, other residents and the workers in these facilities. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

nature: Those who have them would be issued certificates to roam and restart economies -- so the vulnerable can stay home, according to CTV. But the World Health Organization and other experts say that's a terrible idea. Lack of certain antibodies would mean you don't have an immunity passport and are therefore not allowed to venture out in public. Newsletter sign-up Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inbox So many flaws that it is hard to know where to begin, molecular biologist Natalie Kofler, founder of the global initiative Editing Nature, and Canadian bioethicist Francoise Baylis, said in a commentary published in Nature. The World Health Organization has warned governments against issuing immunity passports, saying there's no evidence people who have recovered from COVID-19 are protected from a second coronavirus infection. They listed reasons why they think it's unworkable and unfair So many unknowns For starters, they wrote, it's not clear whether people develop any kind of lasting immunity after a coronavirus infection. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

vancouver-based champion: The first step towards cultural harmony starts with understanding and learning about each other's histories, Laurier chair Robert Daum said in a media release, according to Georgia Asian. Based on the 2016 Census, there are 837,130 Canadians of Filipino ancestry, comprising over two percent of the entire population. This is being made possible by the Laurier Institution, a Vancouver-based champion of cultural diversity, and other sponsors for the May 25, 2019 staging at UBC of Philippines Historama Birth of a Nation. With a cast of 110 and show time of over two hours, Philippines Historama offers a broad sweep of past and contemporary events in the country. There is no better way of learning about their history, struggles and aspirations than watching this live show, PCHC MoM president Tineke Hellwig said in the media release. The show is presented by the Pacific Canada Heritage Centre Museum of Migration PCHC MoM and the UBC Kababayan Filipino Students Association. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

latte life: As the nation adapts to changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, PRIZM can help organizations better understand the motivations and behaviours of their customers and track the recovery of businesses anywhere in the country, according to CTV. A year in the making, the new PRIZM classifies Canadians into 67 distinct lifestyle types with names like Latte Life younger, single urban renters Came From Away multi-ethnic, middle-aged urban renters and Vie Dynamique older, middle-income Quebec suburbanites . Newsletter sign-up Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inbox The system provides a deep trove of authoritative information about Canada's changing demographics, lifestyles, behaviour and values. At a time when businesses are recognizing the importance of up-to-date data to make better decisions, Environics Analytics has launched its latest edition of PRIZM, its comprehensive segmentation system widely used by businesses, not-for-profits and government agencies to analyze consumers and markets. Integrated with privacy-compliant data from dozens of marketing and media sources, the PRIZM segments provide users with insights for a wide range of applications from marketing strategies and site location decisions to merchandising, mobile analytics and media planning across traditional and digital channels. It goes beyond demographics to explore how people spend their time, where they spend their money and what issues resonate with them. Canada has undergone so much change in recent years, and even more in the last few months, that decision-makers need the latest data to understand the new normal, says Jan Kestle, founder and president of EA. PRIZM takes away the guesswork with the most authoritative data available on consumers and markets. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

security specialist: Michael Taylor, a 59-year-old former Green Beret and private security specialist, and Peter Taylor, 27, are wanted by Japan on charges they helped Ghosn escape the country in December after he was released on bail, according to CTV. The Taylors were arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Harvard. Chairman Carlos Ghosn out of Japan in a box while he awaited trial there on financial misconduct charges. They appeared before a federal judge from jail via video conference, wearing orange jumpsuits and tan face coverings because of the coronavirus pandemic. An attorney for the Taylors said they plan to challenge Japan's extradition request on several legal and factual grounds. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Hassink said Japan plans as quickly as possible to submit a formal request to extradite the Taylors. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

drug use: Yeah, you're reading right, according to NOW Magazine. Courts at every level have ruled on the fact that drug use and addiction are health issues, not legal infractions. Drug laws are unconstitutional. It's image-conscious politicians who have chosen to wilfully ignore those rulings. It's a vicious circle - a conspiracy even. Yet the courts have been unwilling to hold lawmakers accountable. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

show approval: Daily Show host Trevor Noah throws red panties to show approval of Canada's prime minister, according to National Observer. Screenshot from the Daily Show on March 11, 2016. Noah is a Trudeau fan which isn't surprising given how the U.S. election is going and featured him to put a spotlight on Canadians' approach to the Syrian refugee crisis. In the program, Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj explains how Canada's acceptance of 25,000 Syrian refugees has Americans fearful and anxious about terrorist threats. Some of them will be ISIS supporters! It's very, very scary. Minaj shows a series clips from FOX news, with reporters warning viewers What people are reading Noam Chomsky on Trump, COVID-19, climate change, and the economy Empty streets during COVID-19 show how we've been poisoning ourselves Questions remain as post-secondary students start seeking relief Thousands of Syrian refugees entering Canada will sneak across the U.S. border. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

amazon: In the face of a spreading pandemic, they warn inaction is enough to wipe out many indigenous people, according to CTV. The Associated Press spoke to four agents who work with indigenous peoples in the farthest reaches of Brazil's Amazon, and they were unanimous in their conclusion The national Indian foundation, known as FUNAI, is hardly doing anything to co-ordinate a response to a crisis that could decimate ethnic groups. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's repeated promotion of developing the vast Amazon has for months prompted indigenous activists, celebrities and agents on the ground to sound the alarm. Newsletter sign-up Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inbox There's not enough protective equipment for agents who enter indigenous territories or meet with native people in cities. Food deliveries only began last week -- a month after indigenous people were instructed to remain in their villages -- and remain vastly insufficient. Necessities like kerosene and gasoline are in short supply. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

aunt ludivine: Adya Bhartia, 9, decided to interview a close family friend who she calls Aunt Ludivine, and made her comic about the process of the assignment coming together, but Bhartia didn't see the project as work, according to CTV. It was more like a fun time I had on my hands, interviewing people and I love making Pixton comics and I like writing stuff, Bhartia told CTV News Toronto Tuesday. The Grade 3 students at Jackman Avenue Junior Public School gathered the stories through personal interviews, then wrote the scripts and designed the comics' backgrounds and avatars using a program called Pixton. Bhartia says the project was a learning experience and discovered she had some similarities to her subject, because she too is an immigrant. The people who are really polite, try and help you. My favourite thing about Canada was the really kind people. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ice: The quality, appearance, and size of shaped frozen water can distinguish a good drink from an outstanding one, according to Georgia Asian. And if you want to be one of the best bars in the world or if you take your home cocktail-making seriously you have to have crystal clear ice. If you've ever ruined a drink by using stale cubes from your freezer that had been sitting there for who knows how long, you know what we mean. Free of cracks, cloudiness, and other imperfections, crystal clear ice melts much more slowly than the standard cubes found in most people's kitchens. Assuming you have too much time on your hands and the right tools, you could make your own, by filling a picnic cooler full of water and freezing it. With little in the way of dilution, drinks retain their flavour, temperature, and integrity much longer. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

marginalized citizens: Ignoring our fellow citizens who are homeless or destitute serves to humiliate the poor, according to Rabble. Marginalized citizens stay quietly in line, unable to live free for want of basic resources, and unwilling to challenge society at large. Canadians enjoy freedoms protected within the Constitution; but that does not prevent far too many Canadians from living unfree, lacking daily necessities and left aside by economic and social injustice. As Frances Fox Piven has argued, the poor and their allies have the power to disrupt, occupy government offices, take to the streets, demonstrate, attract media attention and make society pay attention. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments to impose major disruptions themselves. The power to disrupt and rage in protest has been a powerful weapon in creating social change. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

shan state: Big international syndicates already active in the Golden Triangle are well positioned to take advantage of regional heroin demand and produce synthetic opioids alongside other drugs, the agency's regional representative, Jeremy Douglas, said in a statement, according to CTV. The UN agency warned that the development suggests that Southeast Asia is poised to become a significant source of synthetic drugs for other parts of the world. The discovery during a series of drug raids in Myanmar's Shan state suggests a market for the drug has been created in the region, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime said Monday. What has been unearthed through this operation is truly off the charts, and it is clear that a network of production facilities like those found would not be possible without the involvement and financial backing of serious transnational organized criminal groups, Douglas said. The Golden Triangle, a remote jungle area where the borders of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand meet, was once a major source of the world's opium and heroin. Massive amounts of methamphetamine and other drugs and their components were also seized in what the agency described as one of the largest and most successful counter-narcotics operations in the history of the country and region. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

asian immigration: The Komagata Maru was a ship bearing 376 migrants from British India, most of whom were disallowed from entering Canada in 1914 as a part of a larger move against Asian immigration to Canada in that period, according to National Observer. The centenary of this incident was commemorated in 2014 with a range of events across Canada, and particularly in British Columbia, with the participation of a wide range of activists, scholars, artists, and members of the public. Here is what they say... What is the legacy of the Komagata Maru We, scholars of the languages, histories, cultures, and religions of South Asia, write as a group in recognition of the significance of the Canadian government's apology for the Komagata Maru incident that will take place in Parliament by the Prime Minister on May 18, 2016. This apology has been long awaited, and represents a valuable demonstration of the acceptance of responsibility and admission of contrition. Its story relates to many pressing current social problems the need for equitable, transparent, and just immigration policies and procedures, and a generous response to the urgent needs of refugees. What next There are many possible legacies for the Komagata Maru incident. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

canadian waters: The border authority alleges that the truck contained five duffel bags that held approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine, according to CTV. The truck driver, a Canadian citizen, was placed under arrest. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP US 3 million worth of cocaine was found May 9 after a truck was stopped for inspection at the Peace Arch Border Crossing, which links Surrey, B.C. and Blaine, Wash. Two days later, a heavier haul was allegedly discovered in duffel bags on a boat that entered American waters at another border crossing between B.C. and Washington. The vessel was seized along with approximately 225 kilograms of marijuana, CBP said. CBP said it was able to track the boat from Canadian waters as it made its way to a marina in Sequim, Wash., where it was allegedly found to be carrying marijuana. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

core responsibilities: See all of the profiles here, according to NOW Magazine. Expand What do you do in your industry I'm the partnerships lead at the DMZ at Ryerson University. We're showcasing the speakers who will be there to discuss how technology is impacting our lives and what's to come in the future. My core responsibilities are to increase the quantity and quality of corporate engagements at the DMZ. We are fortunate to work with Fortune 500 companies such as Facebook, BMO and IBM who are committed to helping shape the future of Canadian innovation. The one technology advancement that has impacted my life is the ability to access the Internet on my mobile device. Name one technology advancement that has impacted your life more than any other. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

question period: Knowing that I won't be prime minister, I discontinued that process, Scheer said, according to CTV. During the fall federal election campaign, Scheer confirmed that he had dual Canadian-U.S. citizenship after it was first reported by The Globe and Mail, saying he was in the process of renouncing his American citizenship. In an interview on CTV's Question Period with Evan Solomon, Scheer said that after deciding to step down as leader, he halted the process. When the story of his dual citizenship first broke in October, Scheer said he met with embassy representatives in August to renounce his citizenship and had submitted his paperwork to formalize it. Asked why the change of heart, Scheer cited personal reasons. However, that paperwork was never formalized, and so Scheer continues to hold dual citizenship status. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

anyone contrast: We had a few speeches, according to National Observer. We mingled. There were about 10 of us, children excluded. We left. What were they there to do Were we really a threat to anyone Contrast this with the marches, the street patrols, the banner drops and the rallies of our city's far right, and a deeply unsettling image takes shape in Quebec City, extremist groups like Atalante Qu bec and Soldiers of Odin distribute food, hold vigils at public parks and monuments and march through the streets, often with no visible police presence. As we were walking away, I realized that two police cruisers full of cops were monitoring us nearly as many officers as the 10 of us at our little rally. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

bill: The bill would update the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code to include the terms gender identity and gender expression, according to Georgia Asian. I'm proud to say that moments ago, I introduced legislation, Bill C-16...that would ensure that Canadians will be free to identify themselves and to express their gender as they wish while being protected against discrimination and hate because as Canadians, we should feel free and safe to be ourselves, Wilson-Raybould said. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, MP for Vancouver Granville and a member of the We Wai Kai Nation, introduced Bill C-16 on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Previous bills for transgender rights have not passed into law. Welcome and thank you for being here. Here is Wilson-Raybould's speech Gilakas'la Good morning everyone. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

conduct surveys: The project, which started in 2012, brought together scientists and Indigenous leaders to conduct surveys, interviews, and workshops from Vancouver Island to Alaska, according to Georgia Asian. Go here for a collection of articles and releases connected to the timeline of the project. The paper, published as an open-access article on May 12 in People and Nature, a journal of the British Ecological Society, considered the research generated by a collaborative initiative called Coastal Voices. It involved the Haida, Heiltsuk, and Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations. The apex predator of coastal kelp-forest ecosystems has successfully moved back into many of its former territories, from Alaska to southern Vancouver Island recovery efforts in Washington state, Oregon, and California are ongoing and less successful at the present time. The experiences of northern Vancouver Island's Kyuquot/Chekleset First Nations and southern Alaska's Sugpiaq people from the villages of Port Graham and Nanwalek were heavily surveyed, as they have lived with the recovery/reintroduction of sea otter populations since the 1970s and 1950s respectively . On its website, the Coastal Voices goal is described as follows Through the lens of traditional knowledge and western science, our goal is to collect and share information to build a respectful dialogue to better equip coastal communities and policy makers with socially just and ecologically sustainable strategies to navigate the changes that come with the recovery of this key predator the sea otter . After the near-extinction of the sea otter on North America's West Coast in the 18th and 19th centuries due to ruthless exploitation by the commercial fur trade, international protections enacted in the early 1900s started populations of the marine mammal on the road to recovery. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

trans: According to B.C. Adolescence Health Surveys, about 15 percent of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth in romantic relationships report dating violence, which is three to six times higher than heterosexual peers, according to Georgia Asian. Risks are even higher for trans and non-binary youth, SARAVYC executive director Elizabeth Saewyc stated in a news release. The funding is part of Canada's Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence. In the Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey, 24 percent of trans and non-binary adolescents who were in relationships reported dating violence. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

bymike adams: After 16 seasons battling it out on the basketball court with some of the best professional athletes in the world, the former Indiana Pacer understands just how much the human body can withstand before it starts to break, according to NOW Magazine. Throughout his career, Harrington endured a number of injuries, some of which threatened to bring his game to an end. ByMike Adams Published on May 15, 2020 Share Tweet Comment Al Harrington is no stranger to pain. But it was only after he discovered the healing benefits of cannabidiol CBD that his attitude toward recovery changed. These operations produce a variety of medical marijuana products, such as live resins and CBD cream, for both athletes and the average citizen living with chronic pain. Harrington has since spun his appreciation for cannabis into an entrepreneurial slam dunk with his companies Viola Extracts and Harrington Wellness. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

carbon price: Yet their constitutional challenge failed, according to National Observer. And though they bray at redoubled volume about an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, odds are low that they will succeed there either. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe was supported in court by premiers Doug Ford of Ontario, Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick, and Jason Kenney of Alberta; all bellowed that they were going to win. The Saskatchewan Court's decision was split. This 3-2 split is not what it seems. Three judges found that the law creating the federal carbon price is fully constitutional under Parliament's power to make laws for Peace, Order and Good Government, or POGG. The other two judges dissented, finding it unconstitutional. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.