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Photos, Video & 360: Canada Day Beach Party
In celebration of Canada Day, a Beach Party event was held this weekend at Warwick Long Bay. One of the organisers, Jenn Campbell previously said, “We haven’t had a beach party since 2019 for obvious reasons. Sarah Murphy-Christopher and I have been getting back in the swing of organising this event, as we have done for several years now. The first... Read more of this article
Canada Day Beach Party On Saturday
A Canada Day Beach Party event will be held on Saturday, July 2. One of the organisers, Jenn Campbell said, “We haven’t had a beach party since 2019 for obvious reasons. Sarah Murphy-Christopher and I have been getting back in the swing of organising this event, as we have done for several years now. The first Canada Day party was in 1995, so not... Read more of this article
Canadian Visa Biometric Collection In June
There is an upcoming biometric collection session for Bermudians seeking Canadian Visas, set for June 6th and 7th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to advise that there is an upcoming biometric collection session for Bermudians seeking Canadian Visas. The public will recall that due to the impact of COVID-19,... Read more of this article
James Named To Canada’s Winter Olympic Team
Figure skaters Vanessa James and Eric Radford have been named to the Canadian team for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, which will take place next month in Beijing, China. Ms James — who lived in Bermuda as a child and has Bermudian family — has previously made three Olympic appearances for France and she, along with previous partner Yannick... Read more of this article
Boarding Schools Fair Set For Next Week
The annual Boarding Schools Fair Bermuda will be held on Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23 at the Hamilton Princess. A spokesperson said, “Boarding schools from the UK and Canada return to Bermuda this/next week for the annual Boarding Schools Fair Bermuda, which takes place in the Trudeau Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess on Monday... Read more of this article
Canadian Schools Offering Virtual Session
Eight post-secondary institutions will come together to offer a virtual ‘Study in Atlantic Canada’ session on Thursday [Oct 7]. A spokesperson said, “The pandemic will keep representatives from Atlantic Canadian colleges and universities from visiting Bermuda again this fall.” Katherine Cross, visit coordinator and Assistant Registrar... Read more of this article
Canada To Require Vaccines For Air Travellers
The Government of Canada will “require employees in the federally regulated air, rail, and marine transportation sectors to be vaccinated” and the “vaccination requirement will also extend to certain travellers” which “includes all commercial air travellers.” A statement on the Canadian Government’s official... Read more of this article
Halifax Magazine Features Duane Jones
Duane Jones has been featured on the cover of the August 2021 issue of My Halifax Experience magazine. According to his website, “Art Pays Me is a lifestyle brand and podcast founded in Halifax, Nova Scotia by Duane Jones in 2011. Duane is an Artist and Designer who moved to Halifax from Bermuda in 2000 to attend the Nova Scotia College of Art... Read more of this article
Canada Biometric Tests Unavailable In Bermuda
[Written by Don Burgess] Students attending Canadian universities will once again need to go to New York for the Biometric Identification Process. A Government spokesperson told Bernews that there is an inability to bring biometric testing to Bermuda, the same as it was last fall. This is due to there still being a ban on business travel for Canadian... Read more of this article
IOC Approve James’ Change Of Nationality
The International Olympic Committee has approved the change of nationality for figure skater Vanessa James, with James now be able to compete for Canada at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. The report on the Inside The Games website said, “James will be eligible to represent Canada at the Games with her new skating partner, former world champion... Read more of this article
Canada Authorizes Pfizer Vaccine For Ages 12-15
Canada has authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in children 12 to 15 years of age, becoming the first major world nation to do so. A statement from the organisation said, “Health Canada authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in children 12 to 15 years of age. This is the first Covid-19 vaccine authorized... Read more of this article
Football: Bermuda To Play Canada In March
Bermuda’s Men’s National Football Team is set to play against Canada on March 25 in Orlando for the Concacaf Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This is according to a statement on the Canadian Premier League website, which said, “Canada’s bid to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022 will begin next month in Orlando. “Canada... Read more of this article
Air Canada ‘Temporarily Suspending Flights’
Air Canada is temporarily suspending flights to Mexican and Caribbean destinations for 90 days in response to ongoing Covid-19 concerns, A statement from the company said, “Air Canada today said that, beginning January 31, it is temporarily suspending flights to Mexican and Caribbean destinations for 90 days in response to ongoing COVID-19 concerns,... Read more of this article
Atlantic Canadian College & University Tour
Representatives from eight Atlantic Canadian colleges and universities will be offering a virtual ‘Study in Atlantic Canada’ session on Wednesday [Oct 7]. A spokesperson said, “For the first time in over 15 years, Atlantic Canadian college and university representatives will not fly to Bermuda this week to connect with prospective... Read more of this article
Canada Biometric Tests Unavailable In Bermuda
Due to a “ban on business travel for Canadian public servants, the Canadian Consulate is unable to facilitate the Biometric Identification Process for Canadian Visa Applicants in Bermuda,” the Ministry of Labour said. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that specific identification criteria are mandatory for some... Read more of this article
Govt Ascertaining Interest For Canada Flight
Premier David Burt confirmed last night [May 13] that the Government is ”working to gauge interest in a flight and capacity to fill a plane” from Canada, and urged anyone who may be interested to please register online. Speaking at last night’s [May 13] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “We’ve also received a number of questions... Read more of this article
