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More than 17,000 residents of long-term care in Canada died because of COVID. Early in the pandemic, 80 per cent of deaths took place in long-term care homes, giving Canada the distinction of having the highest such numbers among nations in the OECD.
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This week has seen a slow recession of flood waters, much to the relief of myself and our entire community.
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As artificial intelligence technology advances at a breakneck pace, concerns about its impact on our society are growing exponentially. While AI has the potential to revolutionize many industries and improve our lives, there are also concerns about its misuse and unintended consequences.
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This is an inspiring Good News Story of commitment and dedication by a small group of volunteers who work tirelessly for the benefit of others.
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This week a meeting was held to start a conversation about the Dunrobin Plaza. Members of the Dunrobin Women’s Institute, the Community Association, and an owner of the Plaza were in attendance.
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I’d like to start today’s update with a shoutout to my team who is incredibly busy behind the scenes, assisting Kanata—Carleton constituents with various federal issues, such as passport renewal applications, immigration inquiries, work permits, tax filing services, and more.
Read moreOPINION – This International Workers’ Day (May Day) the National Farmers Union (NFU) calls on the federal government to immediately adopt the 2018 UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP), which defines the rights that must be upheld to ensure that a diversity of food producers are respected and have their voices heard, and which Canada has yet to support.
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It’s been a couple weeks of fear in West Carleton, and that fear has been accompanied by a couple weeks
Read moreKudos to Taylor White for his generous support of students from the West Carleton high school who are interested in an education in the trades.
Read moreApril 22 is Earth Day. It marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement and efforts to raise awareness of the need to protect the Earth and its natural resources for future generations.
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