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Strawberry fields forever? In Quebec, perhaps you could make that claim, but not for the rest of Canada.

Oh social media, whether we’ve come to love you or hate you, you’ve found a way to nestle yourself comfortably into most of our lives. So much so that today, Social Media Day, is for you, (as if we haven’t already given you enough)… Time to push our complicated love-hate relationship to the side and take a deeper look at our connection to you.

To stand against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia is to celebrate the diverse identities of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2+) people and to recognize the ongoing importance of fostering safe and inclusive communities for every person in Canada without discrimination or violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Canadian farmers expect to plant more wheat this spring compared with last spring. That’s welcome news during a time of global supply uncertainty surrounding this essential grain. Here’s what the data tell us about Canadian wheat today.

June 27 marks national post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) awareness day. On this day, we raise awareness and abandon stigma.

June 27 is National Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, recognized internationally for their contributions to employment.

Southern and Eastern Ontario as well as western Quebec were walloped by a deadly derecho storm over the May long weekend. Shortly after the storm passed, Canadians were out in the street assessing damage, helping neighbours and starting the cleanup. Privately owned chainsaws proved particularly handy in removing fallen trees.