Toronto – The City of Toronto and Toronto Public Library (TPL) have named the five books shortlisted for the 2023 Toronto Book Awards. Established by Toronto City Council in 1974, the awards honour books of literary merit that are inspired by Toronto and offer $15,000 in total prize money, with $10,000 to the winner and $1,000 to each shortlisted finalist. …
Brampton – Mayor of Brampton Patrick Brown attended the Canadian Nepali Mahila Chautari Teej festival in Brampton! he said he was proud to speak at the event.
BRAMPTON – Join the City of Brampton for Tree Month, sponsored by CN, and celebrate our green city and its beautiful trees! The City and its partners will host a variety of programs and events throughout the month of September to celebrate Tree Month and encourage residents to join in the fun. Tree Planting and Giveaway The City will be …
Halifax – The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) fourth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall, was delivered to the fleet. Designed to assert and uphold Arctic sovereignty, the Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel significantly enhances the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) capabilities and presence in the Arctic. With its considerable space to transport cargo, …
BRAMPTON –The City of Brampton Food Processing sector has been awarded a first place ranking in the Food Processing Leaders category of Business Facilities Magazine’s 19th Annual Metro Rankings Report. Compared to other international mega-cities in this category, including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City and Dallas, Brampton remained at the number one spot on this list, scoring highest in …
BRAMPTON – October is Latino Heritage Month and the City of Brampton is proud to be hosting its first Latino Heritage Month celebration. The City will be hosting an early kick-off Latino Heritage celebration on September 16 at Ken Whillans Square. The event will consist of a community flag raising and the second annual Brampton Latin Fest, celebrating the Latino …
Gatineau– Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists and residents that the Chaudière Crossing will reopen in 2 stages: Wednesday, September 13, at 9 pm: 1 lane will open for southbound traffic only Friday, September 29, at 5 pm: the crossing will open fully The Chaudière Crossing was scheduled to reopen fully on September 1. While the …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton invites the community to come together and participate in the second Community Garba on Friday, September 22 in downtown Brampton. The City held its first Community Garba in 2019 and is excited to bring it back this year. Date: Friday, September 22 Time: 7-11pm Where: Gage Park, Downtown Brampton, Southwest corner of Main Street South and Wellington …
Ottawa – Members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities in Canada continue to contend with discrimination, violence, and injustice, simply because of who they are. Investing directly in 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and the organizations that support them, will help ensure that all people can participate fully in social, economic, and political life free from discrimination. On the first anniversary of the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is extending dates at 10 outdoor pools for up to three additional weeks, starting Monday, September 4 until Sunday, September 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 7 p.m. on weekends. Splash and spray pads will remain operational until Sunday, September 17. Like other North American cities, Toronto is experiencing …
