BRANTFORD – Lisa Hepfner, Member of Parliament (Hamilton Mountain), on behalf of Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced funding of more than $1.4 million for the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford. The funding marks a significant investment in the cultural landscape of the region. It provides support through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for the pivotal “Save the Evidence” …
Winnipeg — The Neeginan Centre is getting infrastructure upgrades after an investment of more than $21.1 million from the federal government. This was announced by Minister Dan Vandal and Kevin Chief, Neeginan Centre Board Member. The Neeginan Centre is an important hub in downtown Winnipeg that provides programs and services to support the educational, social, and economic needs of Indigenous Peoples …
Summerside – Wildfires are increasing in frequency and in severity across Canada because of climate change, impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife. As another difficult wildfire season is underway, the Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island will support Canadians and Islanders threatened by wildfires while strengthening our ability to adapt to a changing climate. Robert J. Morrissey, MP …
Government of Canada supports food and beverage manufacturing companies to expand production, adopt new technologies and bring more food products to market Carp – Ontario’s food and beverage manufacturing sector is critically important, generating over $48 billion in annual revenues and providing jobs for more than 100,000 Ontarians. Investing in the expansion of businesses in this sector strengthens our economy …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow joined City of Toronto staff to mark the official opening of all outdoor pools and supervised wading pools in a full summer schedule. Most of the City’s outdoor pools are open daily from noon to approximately 8 p.m. Outdoor leisure swimming is free for all ages and reservations are not required. The City has more than …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is proud to bring free, city-wide programming to residents and visitors celebrating Canada Day on Monday, July 1. Fireworks displays The City’s flagship, 14-minute fireworks display will be held at Ashbridges Bay Park located at 1561 Lake Shore Blvd. E. starting at 10 p.m. on Monday, July 1. The City will also host fireworks …
BRAMPTON— The City of Brampton is commissioning a new mural to celebrate its milestone 50th birthday since incorporation and has developed a short list of five potential designs, following a call inviting professional artists and artist-led teams to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Residents are invited to share feedback and choose their favourite design for the commemorative mural at …
Waterford — Built in 1989, the Norfolk County Public Library, Waterford Branch is getting some green revisions after an investment of over $300,000 from the federal government’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program. This project will significantly contribute to reduced operating costs and environmental impact. This project will replace the library’s windows, making them more insulative. The current HVAC system will be …
PORT FRANKS — The Ontario government is providing nearly $52,000 to Scouts Canada to help restore the Oak Savanna at Camp Attawandaron, in Lambton Shores. Oak Savanna is a globally rare ecosystem that exists between prairie grassland and oak woodland. “By taking the initiative to protect this incredibly rare and beautiful Oak Savanna, Scouts Canada is inspiring another generation of youth to become …
Toronto – The City of Toronto will be sinking its teeth into a new, innovative way to enhance parkland management. The City is exploring the use of prescribed goat grazing to help maintain the urban meadow at Don Valley Brick Works Park. Urban meadows are important ecosystems that help increase habitat diversity in the city. Prescribed grazing is the practice …
