For Haitians in the Ottawa area, Saturday’s devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake in the island’s southwest is yet another blow to their home nation.
Day: August 15, 2021
The death toll from a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti climbed sharply on Sunday, with at least 724 dead and a minimum of 2,800 injured. Rescuers are continuing to search for possible survivors under the rubble, an official said.
Afghanistan’s embattled president left the country on Sunday, joining his fellow citizens and foreigners in a stampede fleeing the advancing Taliban and signalling the end of a 20-year Western experiment aimed at remaking Afghanistan.
Canada’s Victoria Pickett celebrated two historic firsts as Kansas City defeated the OL Reign 1-0 in NWSL soccer action on Saturday.
The Olympics may be over, but for many of the small businesses that sponsor Canadian athletes, now is the time for recognition.