Chéticamp — The Town of Chéticamp and surrounding communities will have access to improved and accessible transportation services after an investment of more than $300,000 from the federal government. This investment through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund was announced by Parliamentary Secretary Mike Kelloway and Cyril Camus, President of La Coopérative de Transport de Chéticamp, better known as L’Acabie. The funding …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow announced a new City of Toronto initiative that will help refresh 30 community recreation centres across the city by updating interior elements that includes repairing and repainting walls, ceilings and structural features by the end of next year. The refresh will also include modern and welcoming lobby furniture, charging stations and access to public Wi-Fi …
GATINEAU – The Government of Canada is firmly committed to protecting cultural heritage, a fundamental component of the identity, social cohesion, economic sustainability, peace and security of the international community. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced that $500,000 in funding is being provided to the Heritage Emergency Fund of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco). This …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Nick Mantas (Scarborough-Agincourt) were joined by City of Toronto staff to announce several enhancements to the L’Amoreaux Kidstown Water Park in Scarborough, one of Toronto’s most popular outdoor water facilities for preschool and grade school children. L’Amoreaux Kidstown Water Park has been enjoyed by kids and families since it opened in 1988 and is the …
Nova Scotia – The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the advancement of the fishing and fish processing sectors, which power the economies of coastal communities across Canada. Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, met with harvesters to celebrate the first season opening of the commercial fishery …
BRAMPTON – This year, the Civic Holiday is on Monday, August 5 and most City of Brampton offices, including City Hall, will be closed in observation of the holiday. Essential and Critical Services All essential and critical services, including Fire and Emergency Services, Traffic Services, By-Law Enforcement, Road Operations and Security Services will continue to operate as usual. Fireworks Safety …
Manitoba – Canada is taking action to help protect and manage freshwater ecosystems, including the Lake Winnipeg basin. Lake Winnipeg and its basin sustain a diverse range of environmental, economic, and social benefits, such as commercial and recreational fishing and tourism, while also supporting the livelihoods and cultural practices of First Nations and Métis peoples and communities. Terry Duguid, Parliamentary …
Trenton – Communities across the country are facing housing pressures. The Government of Canada is investing to help four Nova Scotia companies build their capacity to deliver innovative home building solutions, and increase housing supply. Empowering growth in the home construction industry Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, announced a total …
Ottawa – As the plant-based food industry continues to grow along with consumer demand for these foods, the Government of Canada is working to develop clear guidance on how to label and represent these products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a 90-day consultation on proposed guidance for how to label and represent plant-based alternatives to egg products. …
Petite-Vallée – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Mathieu Lacombe, Minister of Culture and Communications, Minister Responsible for Youth and Minister responsible for the Outaouais region, are announcing an $18 million grant for the reconstruction of the Théâtre de la Vieille Forge. This amount includes a $5.5 million contribution from the Government of Canada through the Canada Cultural Spaces …
