Toronto – The City of Toronto encourages residents and visitors to take advantage of City-run attractions and recreational opportunities on Simcoe Day – Monday, August 7. Named after Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe, who founded York/Toronto in 1793, Toronto’s annual Civic Holiday celebration is the first Monday of each August. Beaches Lifeguards are on duty supervising the City’s ten City beaches …
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border for the August long weekend. Across the country, CBSA front line employees are keeping harmful goods out of Canada, while ensuring travel and trade can continue efficiently and safely. In 2022, we facilitated the arrival of over 60 million travellers while keeping …
Gatineau – Canadians are concerned about plastics littering beaches, parks, streets, shorelines, and other places they value. To address the environmental crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, there is a need to do business differently. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to reduce plastic pollution through a comprehensive approach that addresses the entire lifecycle …
BRAMPTON – Residents who moved to Brampton after January 1, 2020, are invited to take a free Newcomer Bus Tour across Brampton, with stops that include Cassie Campbell Community Centre, The Rose Brampton theatre, Chinguacousy Park, and Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA), as well as a bike safety demonstration, presented by Brampton Library, Brampton Transit, the City of …
Canada and Ontario committing up to $7.5 million to support biosecurity measures to enhance food safety AYLMER – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.5 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help eligible agri-food businesses and contributors enhance their biosecurity measures to support animal and plant health, and food safety. The Biosecurity …
Village Green will bring 128 much-needed long-term care beds to the province GREATER NAPANEE — Construction is underway at Village Green, a redeveloped long-term care home in Lennox and Addington County. This is part of the Ontario government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 30,000 new beds by 2028 and 28,000 upgraded long-term care beds across the province. “Congratulations to …
Over $6 million through PrairiesCan will help establish a new Technology Integration Centre and enable Calgary businesses to access capital, talent, and new markets. Calgary – Small and medium-sized companies play a vital role in developing innovative products and services that contribute to a more diverse Prairie economy. The Government of Canada is investing in initiatives that help businesses across …
Woodbridge – Seniors have made and continue to make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities and workplaces. The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting local organizations that empower seniors, promote engagement within their communities and contribute to their health and well-being. Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan—Woodbridge, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Labour and Seniors, …
Montréal – The world is facing an unprecedented biodiversity crisis. The fight against biodiversity loss and climate change starts with protecting nature. Investing in nature means helping to create a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient and sustainable environment. Protecting species and their habitats is critical. To halt the loss of biodiversity and restore Canada’s natural environments, collaboration between the provinces, …
Winnipeg – Funding is now available for initiatives that will support Indigenous participation, address barriers, and build on opportunities in the agriculture and agri-food economy under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today. As a result of engagements, two streams of funding have been developed …
