BRAMPTON – June marks National Indigenous History Month and June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a time to listen and learn about the diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. To help residents understand and celebrate, the City of Brampton is offering resources, activities and events to help residents learn more …
Ottawa – As Canada advances to a sustainable and prosperous net-zero future by 2050, the federal government is supporting tools for science-based decision-making. Energy modelling will support reducing emissions and the fight against climate change by analyzing the most cost-effective ways to achieve net zero. Investing in modelling helps map out the pathways to achieve net-zero, including the potential roles for …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commemorated Filipino Heritage Month, and Philippine Independence Day in Ottawa. He said: “To everyone celebrating in Ottawa, and to those marking the occasion across Canada: Maligayang buwan ng Pamanang Pilipino! Let’s never forget that we’re stronger when we work together.”
“Going Fast and Far Together: Our Journey to Create the Broadcasting System of the Future” Vicky Eatrides, Chairperson and CEO, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Good morning. Before I begin my remarks, I would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional territory of the Treaty 7 First Nations, including the Stoney and Siksika First Nations. I …
Creating more outdoor spaces for residents to dine and support local this summer BRAMPTON – Ahead of the summer season, the City of Brampton is reminding restaurants, bars and cafes that they can apply to have temporary seasonal patios and seating areas on municipal or private property until October 31, 2023. The applicant is responsible for removal of the patio …
Toronto – The City of Toronto and its partners are proud to bring back Summerlicious, Toronto’s annual opportunity to explore the city’s exceptional culinary landscape. Summerlicious 2023 will run from Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 23, with delicious prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at more than 200 local restaurants. Three-course prix fixe lunch menus are priced at $20, …
Toronto – The 11th annual International Public Markets Conference started in Toronto. The event is co-hosted by the Project for Public Spaces, the City of Toronto, St. Lawrence Market and market advocacy organization marketcityTO. Over the next three days, the conference will bring together more than 300 leaders in the public markets space from across the globe. As the host …
London – Researchers have said that cutting boards, commonly found in most households and restaurant kitchens, produce tens of millions of microparticles, known as micrometre-sized particles, annually. The study is published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal by the ACS.
Ontario – Description of Seizures: The Ministry of Finance conducted five investigations within the last two months resulting in a total seizure of 386,000 unmarked cigarettes, as well as 527,000 grams of unmarked waterpipe tobacco products. Nineteen people face charges for offences under the Tobacco Tax Act. Date Location Seized April 12, 2023 Burlington 47,000 unmarked cigarettes April 12, 2023 …
Toronto – Registration for the City of Toronto’s summer recreation programs starts tomorrow at 7 a.m. for programs that begin on Tuesday, July 4 and run until Friday, September 1. Registration starts on: Tuesday, June 6 – Etobicoke York (including York South-Weston), Toronto and East York. Wednesday, June 7 – North York and Scarborough. To help residents prepare for registration, …
