Seattle – Adults are also affected by excessive screen time with the negative consequences extending beyond children and creating a wide range of health and social dilemmas for them. A 2023 digital report states that the average daily screen time for those between the ages of 16 and 64 worldwide is 6 hours and 37 minutes. Adult Americans used screens …
Ottawa – The Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence have recognized exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers in all disciplines since 1994, with over 1,800 teachers honoured to date. Teaching Excellence Awards recipients are honoured for their remarkable achievements in education and for their commitment to preparing youth for a digital and innovation-based economy. The Teaching Excellence in STEM Awards celebrate …
Quebec – Cyclists have never been so numerous on the city’s cycle routes. Indeed, a considerable increase was observed for the 2023 season. Ridership which confirms the City’s desire to accelerate the deployment of the cycling network in its territory. Remember that in spring 2023, the City announced four projects aimed at accelerating the deployment of its cycling network, namely the …
Alberta -The mountain pine beetle is the most destructive pine insect pest in Alberta. However, cold winters paired with Alberta’s aggressive control program have led to striking progress in preserving the health and resilience of the province’s forests. Mountain pine beetle populations in Alberta have declined 98 per cent since their peak in 2019. To mitigate wildfire risk and negative …
Indianapolis – How we operate our business today can have a long-lasting impact on people and the planet. Making medicines requires using valuable resources, including energy, water, and raw materials. To be good stewards of these resources, we are working to expand our use of renewable electricity on our way to achieving our goal of carbon neutrality in our own …
Karachi – Amidst the current surge in food prices, let’s pause to recognize our privilege – the ability to afford food while thousands of women in Pakistan still cannot afford to feed their children. In Pakistan, 20% of children are stunted at birth, and more than 52% have experienced wasting by their second birthday. This is the harsh reality. These …
Sept-Îles – A key driver of the economy, the Canadian tourism industry generated more than $100 billion in annual revenues before being hit hard by the pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada launched the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), a $500M pan-Canadian initiative to help businesses and organizations in this sector overcome the impacts of the pandemic and position themselves …
Toronto – Toronto City Council adopted recommendations to rename four major City of Toronto assets: Yonge-Dundas Square, Dundas and Dundas West subway stations and the Jane/Dundas Public Library. The City will consider next steps to rename these assets in 2024. Following two years of consultation, research and discussion, the City’s Recognition Review Community Advisory Committee (CAC) unanimously selected the name …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Brampton Citizen Awards. Residents are invited to nominate outstanding athletes, volunteers and local heroes who have achieved a milestone this past year. Since 1974, the City of Brampton has been proud to offer a community recognition program that honours Brampton’s outstanding residents in the areas of sports, …
Government guarantees price of carbon for Canadian-made carbon capture technology Calgary – In Calgary,Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcomed the announcement of the second investment by the Canada Growth Fund—and the world’s first carbon credit offtake agreement of its kind. The Growth Fund’s $200 million direct investment and complementary carbon contract for difference in a world-leading …
