Gatineau – While visiting La Trappe à Fromage de l’Outaouais, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, along with the Member of Parliament for Gatineau, Steven MacKinnon, announced an investment of up to $1,548,800 for the company to increase production capacity and productivity. This investment, under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund, will help La Trappe à Fromage de …
Investing in revitalization of Broadway’s tree canopy in Winnipeg
Winnipeg – Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, and Scott Gillingham, Mayor of the City of Winnipeg, announced a joint investment of more than $5.4 million to support the Trees on Broadway project. Broadway is a historic street located in Winnipeg’s downtown. Due to various factors, …
Bruce Peninsula National Park, Fathom Five National Marine Park open for summer
Tobermory – The vast network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of stories from coast to coast to coast. Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park officially opened for the 2023 summer visitor season on May 1. Again, this year, Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom …
Toronto opening spray, splash pads for long weekend fun
Toronto – This weekend, the City of Toronto is opening outdoor splash and spray pads for the summer. There are more than 140 fun, free spray and splash pads across Toronto where families can cool down all summer long. From Saturday, May 20, until Sunday, September 17, splash and spray pads will operate daily from 9am to 9pm. More information, …
Victoria Day at City of Brampton
Brampton – This year, Victoria Day takes place on Monday, May 22. Essential and Critical Services All essential and critical services, including Fire and Emergency Services, Traffic Services, By-Law Enforcement, Road Operations, and Security Services will continue to operate as usual. Fireworks The City of Brampton is reminding residents the use, purchase, discharge, possession, display, sale and offering the …
Toronto offers fun activities for Victoria Day long weekend
Toronto – This upcoming long weekend, the City of Toronto is offering a wide range of fun, free activities and attractions for residents and visitors to enjoy including the annual Victoria Day fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay Park, city-wide exhibitions and outdoor activities. Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park The City will present Victoria Day fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park starting at …
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site opens to visitors
Dreaming of exploring the stories of the past? 450 000 km² of stories await you at Parks Canada administered places from coast to coast to coast! Longview- The vast network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of stories from coast to coast to coast. Bar U Ranch National Historic …
Toronto launches 2023 summer recreation program listings
Toronto – The City of Toronto’s summer recreation program listings are now available online to help residents plan and prepare to register next month for City-run summer programming. Registration for City summer recreation programs opens on Tuesday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 7, for programs that begin on Tuesday, July 4 and run until Friday, September 1. To learn more …
Pilot program allowing personal alcohol consumption in some parks this summer
Toronto – Toronto City Council voted in support of a motion to develop a pilot program allowing personal alcohol consumption in some City of Toronto parks this summer. The motion calling for the pilot, introduced by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Economic and Community Development Committee, and seconded by Councillor Chris Moise (Toronto Centre), Chair of …
Supporting Survivors, Delivering Meaningful Culture Change
Ottawa – The Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) continue to advance programs and initiatives to support survivors of sexual misconduct and to address the root causes of harmful behaviour. Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre – Support to Survivors The independent Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) provides support services and referrals to serving …