Sherbrooke business receives $400,000 in financial assistance from CED. Sherbrooke – Supporting growth through business digitization contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, today announced, on behalf of Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism …
Toronto’s New Year celebrations return to waterfront
Toronto – The City of Toronto is gearing up to host the biggest fireworks display in Canada to ring in 2024. On Sunday, December 31 at midnight, residents and visitors to Toronto are invited to countdown to the New Year and witness a free 10-minute, high-altitude fireworks show synchronized to music, visible from anywhere with a view of the city’s …
Turning downtown paved space in green-space park on Richmond St West
Toronto – The City of Toronto has selected the winner of an international design competition for a new downtown park that will open at 229 Richmond St. W., between Richmond Street West and Nelson Street, in the heart of the city’s entertainment district. The construction of the City-owned 2,600 square metre park is anticipated to commence in 2025. With approximately …
Celebrating 2023 fishery officer graduates
Summerside – In a special ceremony at the Atlantic Police Academy in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) celebrated the success and achievements of the latest troop of graduates from its Fishery Officer Initial Training Program. The 28 graduates from Troop 23-3 successfully completed a rigorous 19-week training program that included both classroom and practical training. During …
Quttinirpaaq National Park of Canada Management Plan
Plan contributes to protecting the environment and connecting Canadians to nature in Nunavut. Iqaluit – National parks are gateways to discovering, learning about, and connecting with nature. Parks Canada is a recognized leader in conservation and takes actions to protect national parks and national marine conservation areas and contributes to the recovery of species at risk. The new management plan …
Toronto approves CaféTO program improvements
Toronto – Toronto City Council approved changes and improvements to the CaféTO curb lane program that will better support restaurant operators and Business Improvement Areas (BIA), improve the experience for people dining and get more cafés in place sooner to allow for a longer outdoor patio season next summer. CaféTO program improvements focus on the curb lane café experience and …
City of Brampton Holiday Hours & Closures
BRAMPTON – During the upcoming holiday season City Hall will be closed to the public from Friday, December 22, 2023, at 12 pm reopening to the public on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 8:30 am. All critical services, including Fire and Emergency Services, Traffic Services, By-Law Enforcement, Road Operations, and Security Services will continue to operate as usual to support …
Renovating Sherbrooke’s historic armouries
Sherbrooke – Élisabeth Brière, MP for Sherbrooke, and Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Compton—Stanstead, announced on behalf of Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, that the Government of Canada has reached a major milestone in its work to preserve and modernize Canadian Armed Forces infrastructure in Sherbrooke, Quebec – as we committed to do …
Canada is commitment to end plastic pollution
Gatineau – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has said: “The science is clear: plastic pollution is everywhere, and it harms wildlife and damages the environment. It is found across Canada and the world. In addition, emerging science continues to show that people are exposed to microplastics through the air, water, soil, and even the food they eat. …
Protecting Environment Against Invasive Species
Province prohibiting and restricting 10 new invasive species from establishing or spreading TORONTO – Ontario is prohibiting and restricting 10 new non-native species under the Invasive Species Act to help prevent and reduce their spread to protect Ontario’s economy and biodiversity. “Invasive species damage our ecosystems, impact our ability to enjoy outdoor activities and harm our economy by threatening the forestry …