‘Do one thing’ to save lives on World Drowning Prevention Day: WHO
New York: More than 236,000 people die annually from drowning – among the leading causes of death for those aged one to 24 years, and the third leading cause of …
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International Peace Garden to commemorate its 90th anniversary from July 29 to 31
Winnipeg/CMEDIA: The International Peace Garden (IPG) situated at the Canada-U.S. border near Turtle Mountain Provincial Park in southwestern Manitoba, just south of Boissevain would commemorate its 90th anniversary with celebrations …
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UN chief urges to champion young people as ‘drivers of change’
New York: Young people must be recognized around the world as “drivers of change” and empowered to become “fully engaged in decisions affecting their future,” said Secretary-General António Guterres on …
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Canadian flag represents promise of a better life, Trudeau says in Canada Day message
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his official Canada Day address called for unity amid a potentially divisive national holiday on Friday and called for a deepened commitment to Canadian …
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Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon calls on Canadians to work toward inclusive society
Ottawa/CMEDIA: In observance of Canada Day, Mary Simon, Canada’s Governor-General said in her official message to the nation that Canadians need to work together to build an inclusive society. She …
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Canada Day witnesses return of Freedom Convoy protesters in Ottawa
Ottawa/CMEDIA: Coordinating with events on Canada Day, many protesters involved in the Freedom Convoy and Rolling Thunder protests in Ottawa earlier this year are back in the city. After Thursday …
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Ready to handle anti-govt protests on Canada Day: Ottawa Police
Ottawa/CMEDIA: Ottawa Police officials Monday said they are prepared for Canada Day observation with plans to keep anti-government protests from turning into another occupation. Due to ongoing construction on Parliament Hill, the …
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Toronto observes National Indigenous Peoples Day with Sunrise Ceremony
Toronto/CMEDIA: Organized by the city of Toronto, National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) was observed by Mayor John Tory at Nathan Phillips Square on Tuesday following a Sunrise Ceremony honoring Indigenous traditions …
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Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra celebrate Father’s Day in unique way
#MaltiMarie, #NinckJonas, #PriyankaChopra, #FathersDay Los Angeles/IBNS: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrated their first ‘Father’s Day on Sunday with their little daughter Malti Marie and the couple surely made the moments special as …
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Prince William wished the world Father’s Day with his kids
London/IBNS: Prince William on Sunday shared a new picture with his three children to celebrate Father’s Day. The Duke of Cambridge shared the memorable image on his Twitter page. The …
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