Scotchfort – The Government of Canada remains committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and working with First Nations to uphold their Indigenous and Treaty rights to fish, as affirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada, and protecting fishery resources for the benefit of all. Building on this commitment, today, Chief Roderick W. Gould Jr., Abegweit First Nation; Joyce Murray, …
Toronto – The Call for Submissions for the City of Toronto’s 2023 Toronto Urban Design Awards is underway. The Awards, held by the City every second year, recognize achievements in urban design, architecture and landscape architecture. The Call for Submissions closes on Monday, April 24, at noon. Designers, developers, project owners, community groups, design students and others are invited to …
Québec – The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations in Cap-aux-Meules, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Kegaska, Québec City, Rivière-au-Renard and Tadoussac have now resumed operations. Our six search and rescue vessels of the Saint-Lawrence sector launched on Friday, March 31, and have reached their respective bases. The stations are strategically located to provide assistance as quickly as possible and reduce the …
Toronto – The City of Toronto will conduct a prescribed burn tomorrow in High Park, as current forecasts predict optimal weather conditions. High Park will be closed to vehicles starting at 7 a.m. and will be reopened once smoke has dissipated, likely by early evening. Public access around the burn sites and some surrounding areas will be temporarily restricted for …
Toronto – The City of Toronto and local Councillors will host a total of 45 Community Environment Days this year across the city’s 25 wards, providing residents with opportunities to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal. The first event will be held on Saturday, April 15 and the final event will take place on Sunday, September 24. …
London – There are several ways to manage anxiety, like try therapy or medication, but diet can also play an important role in reducing anxiety symptoms. Some ways to manage is eating foods that boost serotonin levels. Foods such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables contain complex carbohydrates that stimulate the production of serotonin. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty …
Okanagan Indian Band – On April 5, Okanagan Indian Band held a Water Celebration to mark the completion of their water systems improvement project. Consequently, the community has been able to lift the long-term water quality advisory and ensure that it has enough water storage capacity to provide adequate fire protection. Since May 10, 2019, Okanagan Indian Band community members …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is tracking weather forecasts, including the continued presence of ground frost, and actively finalizing plans for the early opening of seasonal park washrooms and water fountains this spring. This spring, the City will activate 128 seasonal park washrooms and more than 700 water fountains which will be available to the public into the fall. …
Toronto – More than 500 restaurants and bars have applied for a City of Toronto CaféTO curb lane café patio this summer. These patios will enhance the vibrancy of Toronto’s streets and neighbourhoods and provide small businesses with the opportunity to serve more customers in outdoor dining spaces. City staff are reviewing all applications to ensure they meet the program …
TORONTO – Ontario is helping thousands of additional families reduce their energy use and save money by updating the eligibility for the Energy Affordability Program which provides free home-efficiency upgrades for Ontarians who are looking for support with their energy bills. To ensure families have access to these critical supports and help keep costs down, the income eligibility threshold is being raised …
