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Honoring Sacrifice: Canada Observes Remembrance Day

Gen. Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, places a wreath during the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.  Across Canada, solemn ceremonies marked Remembrance Day as veterans, dignitaries, and citizens gathered to pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed in times of war and peace. From Ottawa’s National War Memorial to local cenotaphs in towns and cities, the nation paused at the eleventh hour to observe two minutes of silence. Wreaths were laid, prayers offered, and the haunting notes of the “Last Post” echoed across memorial sites. Veterans stood proudly alongside younger generations, symbolizing the enduring legacy of service and remembrance. Political leaders and community representatives emphasized the importance of honoring the fallen while supporting those who continue to serve today. The ceremonies served not only as a reflection on Canada’s military history but also as a reminder of the values of freedo...
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China’s recent surge in respiratory illnesses caused by flu and other known pathogens, not COVID-19

 

According to the Chinese health ministry, the recent surge in respiratory illnesses across the country is caused by the flu and other known pathogens, and not by COVID-19. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked China for more data on the respiratory illness spreading in the north of the country, urging people to take steps to reduce the risk of infection . The surge in respiratory illnesses such as flu and RSV has been reported in some parts of China, in the first winter since the country eased its COVID-restrictions. Mycoplasma, which can cause walking pneumonia, is among the bugs that Chinese officials say are behind an outbreak of pneumonia, flu, and COVID-19 in kids.


 


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