North Coast Regional District – Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada,Anne Kang, B.C. Minister of Municipal Affairs, and Barry Pages, Chair of North Coast Regional District, announced a joint investment of more than $1.5 million to support upgrades to the North Coast Recycling Depot. This investment will enable …
Lockport – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the bridge at the St. Andrews Lock and Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic for deck replacement work during the following periods: Wednesday, May 31, at 7pm, to Thursday, June 1, at 6am Thursday, June 1, at 7pm, to Friday, June 2, at 6am During these …
Toronto – This year marks the first summer of CaféTO as a permanent City of Toronto program with new requirements that will ensure the success and sustainability of the popular program over the long term while balancing the needs of local communities and businesses. This week City crews began installing traffic safety equipment to safely close curb lanes and allow …
Proceeds from limited-edition specialty craft beer contributing to reforestation project that will plant more than 1,000 new trees HAMILTON — Ontario Parks is collaborating with Collective Arts Brewing for a second year to produce a limited-edition specialty craft beer, Trail Loop. The proceeds from this partnership will directly support vital reforestation work at Balsam Lake Provincial Park near Kawartha Lakes. …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada has issued the following statement on Canada’s accession to the Apostille Convention: “Canada has formally joined the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, otherwise known as the Apostille Convention. The Apostille Convention will come into effect in Canada on January 11, 2024. Joining the Convention means that Canadian citizens and businesses …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the criminal justice effectively keeps everyone in Canada, and the communities they live in, safe. This means ensuring our bail laws maintain public safety, instill public confidence in the justice system, and respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. There are specific challenges facing our bail system posed by …
Toronto – Transit riders at TTC Spadina Station can expect to be overwhelmed by cuteness, thanks to a joint campaign launched by City of Toronto’s Toronto Animal Services, the TTC and Pet Valu to promote the benefits of pet adoption and responsible pet ownership. Running now until Thursday, June 15, images of adorable cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits will …
Brampton – The City of Brampton is hosting a job fair as the Recreation team begins recruitment for various positions beginning this fall. Those seeking part-time and full-time employment are encouraged to attend the Job and Information Fair on June 1 at Terry Miller Recreation Centre. Job seekers will be able to connect directly with city staff to learn more about current …
Investment Accompanied by Release of New Mandatory Working at Heights Training Standards TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing an additional $12.5 million in Ontario’s six health and safety associations, which provide safety training and resources to businesses and workers across the province. The investment will support organizations like Workplace Safety North, which helped rescue 39 miners trapped underground in Sudbury …
Students enrolled in eligible nursing, paramedic or medical lab-tech programs could receive free tuition, books and other supplies OWEN SOUND — Beginning today, students can apply for the newly-expanded Learn and Stay Grant. The grant provides full, upfront funding for tuition, books and other costs for students who enrol in an eligible nursing, paramedic or medical laboratory technologist program and agree …
