Improvements underway for seniors centre in Edmonton

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Edmonton — The Northgate Lions Senior Centre will become more energy efficient and accessible thanks to a federal investment of more than $2.3 million. This project was announced by Minister Randy Boissonnault, Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor, City of Edmonton, and Ron Nichol, President of the North Edmonton Seniors Association (NESA). The rehabilitation of the centre will replace major mechanical and electrical systems …

CED funds 6 tourism projects in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 

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Saguenay – The CED is offering financial assistance to the following six projects: 6 projects supported by CED $1,025,508 in financial contributions from CED $1,172,358 in total investments generated Recipient Municipality Project objective Main activities funded by CED CED contribution Total project cost La Corporation du Musée du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean et du site de La Pulperie Saguenay The aim of this …

Strengthening air safety in BC

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Ottawa – Canadians rely on safe and well-maintained local and regional airports for essential services like community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue, and forest fire response. Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced that the Government of Canada is investing in safe and efficient airports  in British Columbia. Through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program, eight airports in British Columbia …

Climate Change Canada presents  winter seasonal outlook

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Gatineau – The experts from Environment and Climate Change Canada provided an outlook for Canada’s upcoming winter season, which is expected to bring higher-than-normal temperatures across the country. El Niño conditions, which contributed to extreme global temperatures during the summer and autumn of 2023, are expected to continue through this winter season. El Niño conditions are due to natural variability …

Brampton Fire & Emergency Services reminds residents of fire-safe Dec

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BRAMPTON– ​It’s the holiday season and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to have a safe holiday season with its annual holiday safety campaign. This year’s campaign Make it a fire-safe December to remember, sponsored by Enbridge, reminds residents to prioritize fire-safety throughout December.  During the excitement of the holiday season, we can easily be distracted. Brampton Fire …

ON Names Funding Recipients of Forest Biomass Program

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Ontario  – The Ontario government is investing more than $1.5 million in 15 research, innovation and modernization initiatives that will develop the untapped economic potential and environmental benefit of new and emerging uses of underutilized wood and mill by-products, collectively known as forest biomass. The following projects will receive funding from the $19.6 million Forest Biomass Program which supports initiatives …

Foods to ward off cold

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LA – Winters are here and everyone`s catching cold. So restock your kitchen with all the foods that can boost your immunity system against illness. Vitamin C strengthens the immune system. So eat citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, clementines, tangerines, lemons, and limes. Take red peppers that raise raise beta-carotene levels. Eat broccoli as it is a rich source …

New hydrogen project starts in Nova Scotia

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Ottawa – Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, has announced on behalf of  Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, an agreement to support a clean energy hub that EverWind Fuels is developing in Nova Scotia. EverWind and Export Development Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada reached an agreement in principle …

Business Case for Ontario Science Centre Relocation Released

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TORONTO –Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, issued the following statement on the release of the business case for the relocation of the Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place. “As promised, Infrastructure Ontario has released its business case for the relocation of the Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place. This business case supports our government’s original vision for Ontario Place, which …

Ontario Recognizes Outstanding College Graduates

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Awards celebrate important contributions from Ontario’s college community TORONTO – The Ontario government announced the winners of the annual Minister’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Premier’s Awards for college graduates. These awards honour college leaders and graduates who have made important contributions to Ontario’s postsecondary system and were presented at the Colleges Ontario Higher Education Summit in Toronto. Jill Dunlop, …