Vancouver – Canadian Veterans have served our country with bravery, honour and dignity. One of the important ways we honour them is by maintaining their gravesites in perpetuity. Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced the successful completion of a five-year project to address needed repairs to Veteran grave markers maintained by Veterans …
Ottawa- From investing in more sustainable products and technologies to working with communities and organizations to promote local job growth, Canada has continued to support initiatives that enhance the competitiveness of the forest sector, its contribution to the bioeconomy and the resilience of the communities that rely on it. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, launched calls for …
Ottawa – Tyrone McNeil, First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) President; Stephanie Atleo, First Nations Education Authority (FNEA) President; the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Rachna Singh, British Columbia’s Minister of Education and Child Care, issued the following statement: “We are honoured to announce the signing of three new Education Jurisdiction Agreements in British Columbia …
Montréal—As house prices have climbed, saving for a down payment is out of reach for many Canadians, particularly young people. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, shared how the new tax-free First Home Savings Account is available and helping put home ownership back within reach of Canadians across the country. The new tax-free First Home Savings Account is …
Minister Petitpas Taylor visits five Vancouver Veteran and Family Well-being Fund recipients Vancouver – Five organizations in the greater Vancouver area will receive a combined $1.45 million in support from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) to support mental health and wellness projects for Veterans and their families. Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and …
Streetsville project will help connect people with histories of mental health, addictions and housing instability with places to live MISSISSAUGA, ON — The Ontario government is providing $270,000 in operational funding for rent supplements and mental health and addictions support services for 40 new supportive housing units in Mississauga. The government recently provided $4.5 million in capital funding through the …
Toronto – Toronto City Council declared the Council seat in Ward 20, Scarborough Southwest vacant and opted for a by-election to fill the vacancy. The vacancy was created by the resignation of former Councillor Gary Crawford which took effect on Wednesday, July 26. The by-law requiring a by-election will be passed and come into force at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, …
Take your business to the next level with the City of Brampton’s Starter Company Plus Program BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is now accepting applications for an entrepreneur training and funding opportunity through the Starter Company Plus Program. With funding from Ontario’s Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, this program is offered through the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre (BEC) …
Toronto – The City of Toronto’s 2023 Cultural Hotspot program returns to the vibrant Little Jamaica neighbourhood for a second year, shining a spotlight on the community with 15 new art projects and public events running throughout August until the end of October. Cultural Hotspot connects and invests in Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods outside the downtown core by focusing on artistic …
Toronto – The City of Toronto’s work to replace TTC streetcar tracks and improve critical infrastructure continues this summer on Broadview Avenue. The City is advancing to the next phase of streetcar track replacement, which will require traffic restrictions at the intersection of Broadview and Danforth Avenues to complete the work safely. Beginning Monday, August 14, City crews will work …
