Montréal – Supporting a more inclusive, sustainable, competitive economy contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, announced a non‑repayable contribution of $113,750 for Fierté Montréal. This CED support enabled the organization to develop and implement an international marketing strategy to promote the 2024 edition of Festival …
Toronto – Toronto Island is one of Toronto’s greatest natural and cultural assets. The recommended Toronto Island Park Master Plan provides a roadmap to guide improvements and management of Toronto Island Park over the next 25 years. The Toronto Island Park Master Plan includes a vision, values, and guiding principles with six over-arching goals, and more than 70 actions …
Winnipeg – Producers who were not paid for grain delivered to Zeghers Seed Inc. (operating as Zeghers Canada) will be fully compensated for their eligible claims through the Canadian Grain Commission’s Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program. Following a review of individual producer claims, the Canadian Grain Commission determined that there were 27 eligible claims for unpaid deliveries to Zeghers Seed Inc. …
BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton invites residents to honour and celebrate Emancipation Day, recognized globally on August 1. Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery of people of African descent across the British Empire, including Canada. Community Flag Raising Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024 Time: 12pm to 1pm Location: Ken Whillans Square Join us at Ken Whillans Square for a community flag …
Moncton – Forests and trees capturing and storing carbon, offer habitats for wildlife, mitigate hot weather in cities and towns, ensure clean water and soil, and deliver essential spiritual, cultural and recreational benefits to Canadians from coast to coast. By planting two billion trees over a decade, the Government of Canada is taking a significant step forward in our country’s …
Peterborough – Nature is fundamental to capturing harmful greenhouse gas emissions, since plants pull carbon dioxide out of the air. That is why it’s important to conserve and restore nature as well as safeguard the places and species that are part of our communities. The Government of Canada has launched the largest conservation campaign in the country’s history in order …
Winnipeg – Since being introduced into the Laurentian Great Lakes region in the 1980s, destructive Zebra Mussels have spread to waterbodies in southern Ontario, south and central Manitoba, southern Québec and New Brunswick. This aquatic invasive species (AIS) reproduces very quickly, and in addition to its negative ecological impacts, it can deteriorate infrastructure and property by attaching themselves to hard …
Brampton – National Drowning Prevention Week is July 21 to 27. Do you know drowning is preventable? Keep an eye on children around water and learn essential water safety tips. The City of Brampton offers swimming lessons for all ages—it’s never too late to dive in and learn! Don’t miss out on community events and important information. To learn more, …
QUEEN’S PARK —The Ontario government is expanding access to services and activities for seniors through a call for proposals for new Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) programs. These programs provide social, cultural, learning, and recreational opportunities for seniors to stay fit, healthy and connected in their communities. “Seniors Active Living Centres improve the lives of Ontario’s seniors,’’ said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and …
Ottawa – In 2024, the Government of Canada published the updated Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report, which proposes to conclude that the class of PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers as defined in the updated draft report, may cause harm to human health and the environment. A class-based approach for PFAS is appropriate, given: The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) defines …
