BRAMPTON – As of November 1, Brampton residents can now purchase one-year or two-year dog and cat licences to help keep their pets safe. The City of Brampton has enhanced its pet licencing system by changing the calendar year expiry to 365 or 730 days from the date of purchase. Residents who purchase a pet licence will also now receive …
Brampton renews its commitment to Reconciliation and reflects on Indigenous history in Canada BRAMPTON – In its ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, the City of Brampton is observing Truth and Reconciliation Week from September 25 to 30, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30. The City of Brampton encourages all residents and …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), for the Applied Science and Patent Examination (SP) group. Upon ratification, the agreement would apply to approximately 9,125 members located across the country. The 4-year tentative agreement, expiring on September 30th, 2026, would provide general …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is pleased to welcome back Culture Days for another year. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture that invites Canadians from across the country to explore, discover and participate in arts and cultural events while celebrating the diversity that makes up Canada. Culture Days aims to foster appreciation and support of …
Toronto – Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Davenport, Chair of Economic and Community Development Committee) and City of Toronto staff officially announced FitnessTO, a new fitness membership program that delivers affordable and flexible options to suit peoples’ lifestyles, fitness levels and goals. FitnessTO will provide greater access to locations offering fitness programs and services depending on the type of membership purchased, including …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to advancing economic reconciliation, closing socio-economic gaps and providing more sustainable solutions that tackle climate change and grow a prosperous low-carbon economy. Enhancing Indigenous leadership in forestry-related opportunities, businesses, careers and governance is an important step in this direction. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, launched a call for expressions …
Longueuil – On September 24, 2023, NASA‘s OSIRIS-REx mission will deliver a sample of asteroid Bennu on Earth. Analyzing the sample could revolutionize our understanding of the solar system’s history, how our planet formed, and possibly the origin of water and life on Earth. Sample return Media interested in interviews with Canadian experts, including members of the Canadian science team, contacted the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) Media Relations Office …
Grand Manan – Communities flourish when local businesses and organizations have the infrastructure and resources to create memorable experiences for visitors and residents. The Government of Canada is investing to support improvements to a key tourism site in Grand Manan. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, announced an investment of $85,000 through ACOA’s Innovative …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking proponents to operate its new certified Commercial Kitchen project. Once operational, the commercial kitchen will serve as a culinary hub and food incubator in the heart of Brampton’s Downtown Innovation District by creating a public health-certified commercial kitchen space for chefs, cooks, bakers, private caterers, and …
This serial property comprised of eight distinct heritage locations is a living record of a period of profound change and upheaval for Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in with the onset of colonial expansion Gatineau – During yesterday’s proceedings at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tr’ondëk-Klondike, located in the homeland of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in in northwestern Canada, was inscribed …
