Just a day before his birthday, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan revealed that he has fallen in love again. At an informal meet-and-greet in a Mumbai hotel, Aamir sat down with journalists and openly discussed his personal life, making a big revelation: He has been in a relationship with Gauri Spratt for the past 18 months—and he managed to keep it …
Quebec – Supporting festivals and cultural events contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Patricia Lattanzio, Member of Parliament for Saint-Léonard‒Saint-Michel, today announced, on behalf of Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, renewed Government of Canada funding for Montréal en Lumière with a non‑repayable contribution of $375,000 for the year 2025. Montréal en Lumière …
Quebec — Residents of several regions in Quebec will benefit from expanded access to active transportation options with an investment of more than $17.3 million from the federal government which will help implement 13 projects across the province. A federal investment of more than $10.2 million will help the City of Laval to transform a section of Saint-Martin Boulevard, a major artery used daily by over 30,000 …
Wolfville – Atlantic Canada’s wine industry is a key driver of the region’s tourism sector, attracting global visitors and contributing to a growing, diverse, and sustainable local economy. The Government of Canada is investing to help position Nova Scotia’s wineries as a premier, year-round tourism experience. Support for integrated promotional efforts, new programs Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton has begun enhancements to the Riverstone Community Centre, aimed at improving the facility’s amenities to better serve the community. This project is part of Brampton’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan, reflecting the City’s commitment to promoting active and healthy lifestyles through strategic investments in recreational infrastructure. The renovations at Riverstone Community Centre will improve existing …
North Saanich – A state-of-the-art scientific facility is now open, setting a new standard for plant health science and bolstering Canada’s trade and agriculture sectors. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) new Centre for Plant Health (ÍY¸ NONET¸ ÁUTW̱ E TŦE SJESENENEȻ) in North Saanich, British Columbia, is a pathfinder project of the Laboratories Canada strategy. Construction was led by Public Services …
New Brunswick — Federal funding will support the Saint John Transit Commission and the Saint John Urban Tree project with a combined investment of over $7 million. This was announced by MP Wayne Long and Mayor Donna Reardon. Through the new Canada Public Transit Fund’s Baseline Funding stream, the Saint John Transit Commission will receive an annual funding allocation amounting to over $6.3 million over 10 years. Funding …
Ottawa – An Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure (OECM) is a way to protect nature by recognizing areas that help conserve biodiversity, even if they’re not officially protected parks or reserves. OECMs can be places that provide important habitats for wildlife, protect ecosystems, or help maintain ecological balance. These areas are used for sustainable activities while also being managed to …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards, held every second year to recognize achievements in urban design, architecture and landscape architecture. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the program, a milestone in celebrating design excellence across the city. Designers, developers, project owners, community groups, design students and others are …
Ottawa – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its 2024 National Potato Wart Survey and confirms that the disease was not detected. This year’s survey analyzed more than 2200 soil samples collected from seed potato fields in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island (PEI), and Nova Scotia that had no known association …
