WASHINGTON: Four earthquakes - measuring from 4.9- to 6.8-magnitude - struck in quick succession off Canada's west coast late Sunday (Oct 21), the US Geological Survey said. Screengrab from USGS showing the location of the earthquakes off Canada's west coast. The epicenter of the first 6.6 tremor, at 10.39pm (0549 GMT Monday), was located 135 miles (218km) southwest of Port Hardy - a small municipality on the northeastern tip of British Columbia's Vancouver Island - and 355 miles northwest of Seattle. The second stronger quake, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, occurred 122 miles southwest of the Canadian town more than half an hour later, at 11.16pm. Six minutes later, a third 6.5-magnitude tremor was registered 138 miles southwest of Port Hardy - before a weaker 4.9 quake was recorded in the same place 14 minutes after that. There were no initial reports of damage or injuries, and no tsunami warnings were issued. The region is located near the Cascadia subduction zone, a … [Read more...] about Four earthquakes strike off Canada’s west coast
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Large room for Vietnam – Canada tourism cooperation to develop
Ottawa (VNA) – Vietnam and Canada enjoy a large room for their tourism and travel companies to cooperate, with the 250,000-strong Vietnamese community living, working and studying in Canada serving as a bridge linking the two countries, watchers have said. During the ongoing Montreal International Tourism and Travel Show which started on October 19, they further said that tourism development creates an important chance helping connect the enterprises now that Vietnam is Canada’s largest trade partner in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Watchers also held that Vietnam is a dynamic and modern country with many attractions, having experienced changes but still kept its traditionality. They affirmed that coming to Vietnam, visitors will feel amused and surprised with the beauty of the land and people here. This is the second time the Vietnamese Embassy has taken part in the Montreal International Tourism and Travel Show which attracted over 400 entities … [Read more...] about Large room for Vietnam – Canada tourism cooperation to develop
Canada becomes first major economy to legalise recreational cannabis
Viet Nam News OTTAWA — Canada on Wednesday became the world’s first major economy to fully legalise cannabis, sparking celebrations as the nation embarked on the controversial experiment in drug policy. Throughout the country huge lines outside pot shops snaked around city blocks, cannabis flew off store shelves and government websites processed 100 pot orders per minute. Scores of customers braved the cold for hours outside Tweed, a pot boutique in St John’s, Newfoundland that opened at midnight, to buy their first grams (ounces) of legal cannabis. Ian Power said prior to its grand opening, he was happy to "make history" by being the first to legally buy pot in Canada, adding that he would frame those few grams rather than smoke them. "I’m elated. I’m so excited, I can’t stop smiling. I’m not cold. It’s freezing cold out, but I’m not cold," he said. In Cape Breton, platinum record-selling fiddler Ashley MacIsaac was among the … [Read more...] about Canada becomes first major economy to legalise recreational cannabis
Jazz concert marks Vietnam-Canada diplomatic ties
Canada and Vietnam enjoy a fruitful and multifaceted relationship that precedes the formal establishment of diplomatic relations in 1973. This relationship continues to expand across a broad spectrum of business, academia, media, culture, sports, and tourism. Over the past year, both Canada and Vietnam have recognized this important milestone and participated in cultural exchanges. In September of this year, the Vietnamese Government organised a very popular cultural week in Canada, featuring a film festival and a musical performance. Tonight’s performance continues with this cultural exchange between the two countries. “We are excited to be able to showcase a sample of Canadian culture and heritage here tonight. The B’s Bees offer a dynamic musical performance in a spectacular venue,” said Mr. Robert Bissett, Chargé d’affaires of Canadian Embassy. Speaking about the concert, the B’s Bees’ band leader … [Read more...] about Jazz concert marks Vietnam-Canada diplomatic ties
In Canada, pot legalization poses health and safety challenges
Public health officials contend that smoking cannabis is as harmful as tobacco, but welcome the opportunity legalization affords for open dialogue. The legalization aims to curb the black market and use by youth. Police, meanwhile, are scrambling to prepare for a predicted rise in drug-impaired driving and are not yet ready to lay three new charges, which require blood tests within two hours of being pulled over to show above-limit levels of THC, the psychoactive agent in cannabis. "As a doctor and as a father, I do not agree with the legalization of recreational cannabis," said Antonio Vigano, a medical marijuana specialist and research director at the Sante Cannabis clinic in Montreal, citing the risk of increased consumption among young people. "There are health concerns," Gillian Connelly of the Ottawa Public Health Agency told AFP. "But legalization is creating an opportunity to have discussions about cannabis use, for example, parents starting a conversation with their kids about … [Read more...] about In Canada, pot legalization poses health and safety challenges