Going in to SeptemberWhat ‘s going on ?

Upcoming Election On the morning of August 15th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called and was approved for a federal election. After a 36 day campaign, the minimum time required by law, Canadians will head to the voting polls on September 20th.

To resolve your confusion, no. The next federal election wasn’t due for this year, in fact it was set for a full two years later, the October of 2023, but the liberal party has called for it earlier. During this stressful time with a fourth wave of Covid-19 rolling in, the liberals believe voters will be pressured into staying with the current government for a more effective and efficient answer. In response, the NDP party immediately accused Trudeau of pursuing an election in his own self-interest insinuating they believed he had no actual regard for the country’s future.

Covid-19 Update Since the start of the pandemic, British Columbia has reported 167,654 cases of Covid-19 while deaths have amounted to 1,824. Now, about 87% of Canadians have been vaccinated with one dose and approximately 77% fully vaccinated with both doses. Although all vaccines administered continue to protect Canadians from the virus, new mutations are still infecting vaccinated and non-vaccinated citizens. Because of this, wearing masks, keeping distance from others, and actively using sanitizer is still important. Especially since in-person school is fully starting up again, and people are going back to offices for work

What’s New

TV shows and movies coming out in September: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Starring Simu Liu, this Marvel movie is out in theatres September 3. Martial-arts master Shang-Chi confronts the past he thought he left behind when he’s drawn to the mysterious Ten Rings organization.

Dune

This adventure packed sci-fi movie will be coming out towards the end of September. Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his people. As evil forces confront each other over the planet’s exclusive supply of a precious resource, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive. Starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya.