OTTAWA – Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, spoke on Hindu Heritage Month. She said: We join Hindu communities across Canada in celebrating the start of Hindu Heritage Month! With origins dating back more than 5,000 years, Hinduism is the world’s oldest belief system. As the world’s third-largest religion, Hinduism is practised by 1 billion people …
Toronto – The City of Toronto welcomes over 100 environmental innovators and leaders from across the world for the 20th annual CitiesAlive conference on green infrastructure. The City is renowned for being on the leading edge of green roof policy and is a co-host of this year’s conference which will run from Wednesday, November 6 to Friday, November 9. CitiesAlive …
Trois-Rivières, Quebec Natural Resources Canada Clean technologies and low-carbon solutions are a critical part for improving efficiency in Canada’s forest sector and lowering emissions while growing Canada’s economy. Developing and deploying these technologies and solutions not only helps to fight climate change but also creates new, sustainable jobs. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and …
Thunder Bay – Youth dating violence can have long-lasting health and social consequences, including physical injury, mental health impacts, higher-risk of substance use and difficulties in future relationships. The Government of Canada is committed to providing the support to help youth develop and maintain healthy relationships throughout their lives. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Paula Fletcher (Toronto-Danforth) were joined by Elder Shelley Charles (Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation) and members of an Indigenous Advisory Circle to announce the name of the new island that is being created in the Port Lands and its new park. The announcement comes after a year-long engagement and consultation process where …
Dawson City – Small businesses across the North are providing unique high-quality products while boosting community growth, providing good jobs and contributing to regional and territorial economic development. Dr Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced a federal investment of nearly $100,000 …
Kelowna – British Columbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and outdoor recreation experiences that bring the world to our doorstep. Tourism is important to Canada’s economy and creates good jobs in communities, from major city centres to rural and remote areas, to Indigenous communities. In the Thompson Okanagan, tourism business owners, operators and entrepreneurs have ambitious plans and PacifiCan …
New Brunswick — There will be growth in the theatre sector and better venues in southern New Brunswick after an additional $12 million investment from the federal government under the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program in the Sydney Street former courthouse. This funding was announced by MP Wayne Long, Mayor Donna Reardon and Dr. Sandra Bell, Saint John Theatre Company Board Chair. The …
Winnipeg – Creating more clean mass transit options gets Canadians around their communities quicker and helps in our fight against climate change. Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced a federal investment of $15 million for NFI Group to expand operations and fully manufacture New Flyer transit buses in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This investment will enable NFI Group to competitively respond to …
BRAMPTON – As winter approaches, Brampton Animal Services is reminding residents that coyote dispersal season is underway. Understanding dispersal season and taking steps to minimize attractants is critical to safely coexisting with wildlife in the community. What is coyote dispersal season? Dispersal season occurs from October through February and is a natural stage in the life cycle of young coyotes, …
