Canada will soon join the group of countries that permit digital nomads to work remotely within their borders. Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, has unveiled a new digital nomad visa. The new plan includes provisions for remote workers to work in Canada for more extended periods. Under the proposed plan, foreign… Continue reading Canada Launches Digital Nomad Visa For Remote Workers
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Here’s What Happened With The Submersible That Went To Explore the Titanic
Almost a week since the “Titan” submersible disappeared last Sunday, the story has come to a tragic end. According to US Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger, the vessel suffered a catastrophic implosion, killing all five people on board. The dead include Stockton Rush, who was the CEO of OceanGate Expeditions, Hamish Harding, Paul-Henri Nargeolet,… Continue reading Here’s What Happened With The Submersible That Went To Explore the Titanic
These Destinations In The Americas Have An Obviously European Flair
Looking for a taste of Europe without actually going there? There are a number of sites across the Americas that look so much like Europe, you could swear you’re across the ocean. From Gothic churches to cuisine, the similarities are numerous. However, the reason for this isn’t pleasant in most cases. European influence can be… Continue reading These Destinations In The Americas Have An Obviously European Flair
Unique Vacation Spots For Families To Travel Across The World
Spending time with your kids during vacations is an opportunity to create lasting memories and strengthen bonds that will endure beyond the vacation itself. Quality time is very important, which makes finding the best unique vacation spot essential. On family vacations, parents can engage in fun activities with their kids such as hiking, swimming, or… Continue reading Unique Vacation Spots For Families To Travel Across The World
Canada Drops Vaccine Requirements, Visitors No Longer Need To Quarantine
After two years Canada is finally allowing Americans who are unvaccinated into the country without quarantining. And making it simpler for vaccinated travelers as well. On September 30th Canada will lift its vaccine requirements for visitors. Also on September 30th, Canada will end random COVID arrival tests and make it optional for visitors to use… Continue reading Canada Drops Vaccine Requirements, Visitors No Longer Need To Quarantine
Pope Francis Issues Apology For School Abuses Against Indigenous Children in Canada
During his first visit to Canada, Pope Francis apologized for abuses committed in Catholic schools for over 100 years against indigenous children in the country. “I apologize, in particular, for how members of the Church and religious communities collaborated with the cultural destruction project promoted by the governments that resulted in residential schools”, said the… Continue reading Pope Francis Issues Apology For School Abuses Against Indigenous Children in Canada
Americans Now Have A Chance To Get Canada’s Year-Long Park Pass For Free
A new giveaway by the Canada ℞efresh Program is giving Americans the chance to win a free annual park pass, according to Travel and Leisure. It’s called the Parks Canada Discovery pass and holders will be able to use it to access over 80 Canadian parks like Banff National Park, Glacier National Park, and Jasper… Continue reading Americans Now Have A Chance To Get Canada’s Year-Long Park Pass For Free
Fayola Benjamin: The TikToker Educating People On Black Canadian History
Did you know Canada’s first taxicab service was Black-owned? Do you know the woman responsible for making February Black History Month in Canada? It’s okay if you don’t. It’s a lot about Black Canadian history that’s left untold. That’s why Fayola Benjamin is using TikTok to drop facts in 30-second videos about the country’s Black history.… Continue reading Fayola Benjamin: The TikToker Educating People On Black Canadian History
Canadian Party Flight To Mexico Remains Stranded In Cancun, Outrages Prime Minister
A group of Canadian passengers are still stranded in Cancun, Mexico, following a recent on-flight party that led to airlines refusing to fly them back to Canada. Let’s just say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not pleased and even called the actions ‘barbaric.’ Videos of the private charter flight party showed mask-less passengers partying, vaping,… Continue reading Canadian Party Flight To Mexico Remains Stranded In Cancun, Outrages Prime Minister
Meet The Woman Behind Elevate & Explore Black Nova Scotia, Inc.
René Boudreau is a Black Canadian woman who has always had a passion for travel. She decided to found Elevate & Explore Black Nova Scotia, Inc., to make an income while making an impact on the wider community in her area, Nova Scotia. “I absolutely love to travel, and it has been through my travels… Continue reading Meet The Woman Behind Elevate & Explore Black Nova Scotia, Inc.
The Black Expat: ‘I Find I’m Given A Fair Opportunity In Saudi Arabia’
Black expat Meres J. Weche has called Saudi Arabia home for the past ten years. He relocated from Haiti to Canada with his family at age four, speaking only Creole and French at the time, and was completely fluent in English by age 16. Meres moved to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in June 2012.… Continue reading The Black Expat: ‘I Find I’m Given A Fair Opportunity In Saudi Arabia’
Canada Offering Residency To 3 African Athletes From The Refugee Olympic Team
The Tokyo Olympics are over, and now it is time for most athletes to go back to their home countries and return to their routine. But for three South Sudanese-born athletes, going back to their homeland is not possible. Representing the Refugee Olympic team, Paulo Amotun Lokoro, Nathike Lokonyen and James Nyang Chiengjiek have not only… Continue reading Canada Offering Residency To 3 African Athletes From The Refugee Olympic Team
Canadian Travelers Fined $20,000 Each For Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Two Canadian travelers found out the hard way that lying about a COVID-19 vaccination isn’t advisable. USA Today reports that the two travelers — whose names were not disclosed — tried to enter Canada during the week of July 18th. Upon their arrival, officials requested proof of their vaccination against the coronavirus, as the country’s… Continue reading Canadian Travelers Fined $20,000 Each For Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Hogan’s Alley: Vancouver, Canada’s First And Only Black Neighborhood
To understand why Vancouver doesn’t have any “Black neighborhoods,” it’s important to look at Hogan’s Alley — its rise, its fall, and how it’s being memorialized today. In 1935, the Park Lane street that ran through the Strathcona district of Vancouver, British Columbia, was a “red-light” district. But thanks to the African diaspora in the… Continue reading Hogan’s Alley: Vancouver, Canada’s First And Only Black Neighborhood
Africville: Canada’s Most Forgotten Seaside African Village
Just north of Halifax, along Canada’s Atlantic coast, was an African-Canadian village that many outside of the country may never have heard about. Africville was founded in the mid-18th century and eventually grew into a bustling and prosperous seaside community along the Bedford Basin before being destroyed in the 1960s in what is believed to… Continue reading Africville: Canada’s Most Forgotten Seaside African Village