Toronto – Summerlicious 2023 returns from July 7 until Sunday, July 23, with delicious prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at more than 200 local restaurants. Three-course prix fixe menus are priced between $20 to $55 for lunch and $25 to $75 for dinner. Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee, was joined …
Federal funding to bring artisans, buyers to downtown Winnipeg
Over $308,000 to support a unique makerspace for crafters and artisans to collaborate at The Forks Market Winnipeg – A meeting place dating back 6,000 years, The Forks is one of Winnipeg’s most important landmarks. From the establishment of the trading post at Fort Rouge to being a key site of early development of the Canadian railway, The Forks has …
Seizes over 60,000kg of Unmarked Fine Cut Tobacco
Description of Seizures: Ministry of Finance with the assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police Contraband Tobacco Enforcement Team conducted an investigation which resulted in the seizure of 60,192,000 grams (528 boxes) of unmarked fine cut tobacco. The investigation is ongoing with multiple parties to be charged with offences under the Tobacco Tax Act. Date Location Seized May 9 and 11, 2023 Port …
Support for new Red River Métis National Heritage Centre
Winnipeg – Creating equal and inclusive economic opportunities is a vital step towards reconciliation. Advancing the government-to-government partnership between the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), and the Government of Canada will create more economic activity in the Red River Métis community. Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, and President David Chartrand of the MMF announced a federal investment of $4.98 million to …
Premier Ford attends 2023 Salvation Army Gala
Ontario – Ontario premier Doug Ford has appreciated the services extended by the Salvation Army. He said: “The Salvation Army has always had a special place in my heart. From food services to emergency disaster relief, they truly provide help for those who need it most. Thank you to everyone who came out last night to support the 2023 Salvation …
Brampton mayor visits Jade’s Hip Hop Academy
Brampton – Brampton mayor Patrick Brown visited Jade’s Hip Hop Academy. He said: “It’s always great to have Jade’s Hip Hop Academy as part of the Canada Day in Brampton. They are awesome!”
Love is in air! Get married at Brampton Farmers’ Market
Brampton – The City of Brampton is offering civil marriage ceremonies this summer on three Saturdays only! Back by popular demand, exchange vows and get married by a City marriage officiant in the beautiful Gage Park gazebo in Downtown Brampton, during the Farmers’ Market, for $350 (plus HST). There are limited spaces available: • Book in-person by July 7 to …
Free Fishing, other activities to Celebrate Canada Day
Free fishing from July 1 to July 9 across Ontario TORONTO – To help celebrate Canada Day, the Ontario government is encouraging families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers to participate in the province’s week-long free fishing event. From July 1 to July 9, Canadian residents can fish for free. “To help families celebrate Canada Day, we’re making it easier to …
Funding climate change adaptation
Ottawa – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, released Canada’s first National Adaptation Strategy. In addition, the Government of Canada Adaptation Action Plan was re-released with updates on new investments. The Action Plan represents the federal contribution to implementing the National Adaptation Strategy, and will complement the efforts of provinces, territories, and Indigenous partners. The Government of Canada …
Brasilia declaration on future of Climate Investment Funds
Ottawa – On the 15th anniversary of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and on the eve of the CIF Trust Fund Committee meetings hosted by Brazil in Brasilia, Ministers of contributor and recipient country governments that are members of the CIF Trust Fund Committees, issued the following Declaration: “1. Climate change is a global challenge that affects us all. The …