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 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 …
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 …
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 …
Additional $14 million will help further protect natural areas such as wetlands, grasslands and forests BANCROFT— The Ontario government is investing an additional $14 million in the Greenlands Conservation Partnership to expand the protection of ecologically important natural areas and preserve the province’s natural diversity. The funding will help partner organizations such as the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the …
Toronto – Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) was joined by Councillor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York), Julie Dabrusin, Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth and Waterfront Toronto Chair Stephen Diamond, to officially open the new Love Park (96 Queens Quay W.) along Toronto’s waterfront. Many Torontonians helped them spread the love for this endearing new community space by enjoying live music, …
Province clarifying restrictions on floating accommodations MUSKOKA – The Ontario government is prohibiting floating accommodations from docking overnight on provincial waterways. The regulatory change will come into effect July 1, 2023 and will protect Ontario’s lakes and rivers by preserving access to public lands and ensuring fairness for recreational users. The regulation will not impact anyone exercising their right to navigate, …
Bigwind Lake Provincial Park to provide more opportunities for year-round recreational activities BRACEBRIDGE —The Ontario government announced the location of the first new all-season, full-service provincial park in over 40 years. Located at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park near Bracebridge, the operating park will offer overnight and electrified campgrounds, backcountry camping, and a variety of four-season recreational activities, including cross-country skiing, …
BRAMPTON – The City’s largest single day event, Brampton’s Canada Day celebration returns to Chinguacousy Park on Saturday, July 1. Enjoy family-friendly activities, delicious food, main stage performances presented by CIBC Global Money Transfer, and a spectacular fireworks display presented by Tim Hortons. Details Saturday, July 1, 223 12pm – 10pm Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON Full event details …
St. John’s –The Government of Canada recognizes the cultural, economic and historical significance of Northern cod to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. We are committed to responsibly managing these and other stocks to ensure sustainable fisheries now and for future generations. Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Joyce Murray announced that the Newfoundland and Labrador recreational groundfish fishery will …
