BRAMPTON – June is Recreation and Parks Month and the City of Brampton is encouraging residents to get up, get out and get active. This year’s theme is Community Thrives Here, which shines a light on the network of parks, trails and recreational amenities that make Brampton an excellent place to live and play. This initiative led by Parks and …
Ottawa – Mona Fortier, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the designation of Rockcliffe Park Historic District as a national historic site under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration. National historic designations illustrate the persons, places, and events that have marked history in Canada. Together, they tell …
BRAMPTON, ON – June is Italian, Filipino and Portuguese Heritage Months and the City of Brampton is proud to celebrate these communities that help to shape the diverse mosaic of the city. Brampton celebrates the many contributions of the Italian, Filipino and Portuguese communities. Celebrate Portuguese Heritage Month Celebrate Portuguese Heritage Month with a community flag raising and a weekend …
Gatineau – Protections for the Aamjiwnaang First Nation and Sarnia from benzene emissions has officially been extended for two years. The government said: “The Aamjiwnaang First Nation has been living with poor air quality for too long, and earlier this year, those conditions were compounded by spikes of the carcinogen benzene. Given the significant risks to human life and health, …
Prince Edward Island — A new recreation centre will be built in Scotchfort after a combined investment of $17 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program from the federal government and the Government of Prince Edward Island. This was announced by Minister Lawrence MacAulay, MLA Sidney MacEwen, and Chief Roderick W. Gould Jr. The new centre will …
Québec City – Rémy Vincent, Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat Nation, and Joël Lightbound, Member of Parliament for Louis-Hébert, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, inaugurated a new experience at the Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site. The result of a partnership between the Huron-Wendat Nation and Parks Canada, this project aims …
Yukon – Salmon are an essential species for healthy Pacific ecosystems, and an important food source for Canadians and surrounding wildlife. The species is also of great cultural significance to Indigenous communities, and is essential for recreational and commercial fisheries, as well as tourism. To ensure the protection and recovery of Yukon River Chinook salmon, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the …
BRAMPTON — Beginning Monday, May 27, the City of Brampton will unveil its listing of exciting recreation programs for the 2024 summer session. Patrons are invited to explore a diverse selection of programs for all ages and interests. Key dates Registrations for most summer programs, including sports, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) and general interest programs, will begin on …
Gatineau – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement: “The world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity. This year’s theme is, “Be Part of the Plan” to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. We Canadians love our natural surroundings, but few of us stop to think about the absolutely vital importance of nature and biodiverse …
Nova Scotia · During visit to Cape Breton that coincided with Atlantic Official Languages Week and Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, Darrell Samson, the Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, met with educators, arts administrators, and economic development leaders to discuss the region’s unique cultural heritage, as …
