Little Gold – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising travellers that the Little Gold Creek port of entry will open for the summer season on Friday, May 17. Seasonal hours of operation will be from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time, seven days a week. The port is scheduled to remain open until Sunday, September 15. This …
Brandon – The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to Manitoba Pork’s Squeal on Pigs campaign, part of Manitoba’s commitment under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, and provincial Minister of Agriculture, Ron Kostyshyn, announced today. As part of ongoing efforts by the Manitoba government to address invasive …
BRAMPTON, ON—The City of Brampton’s spring grass cuts in parks and boulevards have begun. This year, to help keep Brampton’s parks in the best shape possible, Brampton City Council approved a 22 per cent grass maintenance budget increase. Brampton is committed to maintaining its natural heritage features and green spaces. This year, the City is implementing an enhanced grass cutting …
Brampton – The city of Brampton is inviting all to attend this FREE event on Saturday, April 27, from 2-5pm at Chinguacousy Park, to celebrate Eid. The event featuring: Henna and Face Painting Cultural Displays Giveaways Games and Entertainment Live Performances Halal Food Trucks (for purchase) Bring a non-perishable food item or a new unwrapped toy in support of local …
Toronto – The City of Toronto celebrates being named a Tree City of the World for the fifth consecutive year. This designation, awarded in partnership by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, recognizes the City’s commitment to ensuring sustainable and healthy urban forests, protecting local ecosystems and enhancing its resilience to climate …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton has partnered with Destination Toronto to launch experiencebrampton.ca. The new website showcases events, activities and programs taking place in the city. It is the go-to destination for what’s happening in Brampton! The enhanced website, a collaborative effort between Tourism Brampton, Cultural Services, and the Brampton Arts Organization, is a centralized hub for residents and visitors seeking …
Toronto – Toronto City Council adopted a series of actions to mitigate the effects of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 in Toronto, as outlined in the staff report, “Toronto’s Climate Change Readiness: Updates on commitments and a refreshed mandate for coordinating resilience activities.” The staff report also includes the first Annual TransformTO Net Zero Progress …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is expecting cherry blossom (Sakura) trees across the city to reach peak bloom over the next couple of weeks. This annual rite of spring is a popular natural phenomenon Torontonians and visitors will soon be able to enjoy at several locations across the city. There are more than a dozen locations across Toronto where …
Gatineau – Every year volunteers across the country dedicate their time and resources to positively impact their communities. Canada’s Volunteer Awards highlight community leadership and aim to encourage people from across Canada to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges. Today, as we celebrate National Volunteer Week, Jenna Sudds, the Minister …
Brampton – Pet ownership can be a rewarding experience that comes with many benefits and responsibilities and the City of Brampton’s Animal Services division is sharing a reminder to all pet owners of the resources available to help people and their pets. Understanding that sometimes, pet owners may be faced with the difficult decision of rehoming their pet, Brampton Animal …
