Brampton – National Volunteer Week is from April 14 to 20, 2024, and as the City celebrates, it extends its heartfelt gratitude to all volunteers across Brampton. Each year, National Volunteer Week offers an opportunity to highlight the important contributions of volunteers in communities across Canada, including in Brampton. It is estimated that Canadians volunteer 2.5 billion hours every …
Lebanon – A new study has found that Lebanese teenagers and young adults who drank up to one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar daily for 12 weeks dropped an average of 15 pounds, according to Health. Study author Rony Abou-Khalil said that the researchers set out to analyse a potential solution to obesity that would align with the growing interest …
LA – Constant fear of embarrassment, condemnation, or humiliation in social settings is known as social anxiety disorder. Extreme anxiety that interferes with everyday functioning or parts of life, such as relationships or employment, is a defining feature of this condition among its sufferers. Reducing symptoms is the aim of treatment in order to improve functioning both before and during social …
BRAMPTON – For the third year, the City of Brampton has launched the Explore Brampton Youth Pass to encourage local youth to discover our city and get active this summer. Last year, 1,680 Explore Brampton Youth Passes were distributed. This year, the City of Brampton is offering up to 2,500 passes for Brampton residents aged 12 to 16 years old. …
INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today launched the next phase of its Get Better corporate branding campaign with a new focus on obesity. Earlier this year, Lilly launched Get Better to reinforce its commitment to discovering and making medicines that give people a chance at better health. As a continuation of the larger campaign, Lilly will air two films – Shame and Big Night. “These new films …
Gatineau – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on the International Day of Pink. “Seventeen years ago, two students in Nova Scotia chose kindness. The seemingly small action turned into a national stance against discrimination, homophobia, transphobia, and transmisogyny that continues to garner international attention each year. Reminding us, that anyone …
Ottawa – Ramzi Jammal spoke to the Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management. Esteemed colleagues, Mr Chair, it is my honour to stand before you today as your candidate for President of the Eighth Review Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on …
The Agreement provides for the establishment of a shared governance framework between the Nation Micmac de Gespeg and Parks Canada for joint initiatives and activities in Forillon National Park Gaspé – The Government of Canada is committed to a process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples with an aim to renew relationships with them based on the recognition of rights, respect, …
Toronto – The City of Toronto encourages Toronto residents and businesses to take pride in the surrounding environment and showcase a commitment to sustainability by taking part in the activities and initiatives that recognize Earth Month in April. It is also an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the city’s many vibrant public green spaces. Register for Clean Toronto Together …
Toronto – The arrival of spring in Toronto is the start of one of two annual bird migration seasons that sees millions of birds travelling through our city, which serves as an important rest stop during their migration. Unfortunately, Toronto like other urban areas poses dangers to migratory birds – an estimated 25 million birds are killed each year across …
