Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug signs deal to support child & family services

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Kitchenuhmaykoosib – The Nation of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) states that it has existed in their Homelands since the beginning of human memory. This is a memory that recounts centuries of evolution and growth within its vast and wondrous place. Kishe-Manidoo (Creator) bestowed these Homelands to KI and Miinikoziwin, an inherent power given or bestowed upon KI that includes rights and …

Building Canada’s 21st century clean economy

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Durham – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, spent the morning in Ontario’s Durham Region where she visited Ontario Tech University’s Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel (ACE) and Canada Black Owned Marketplace to highlight Budget 2023’s investments in creating good jobs and growing a clean economy. Canada has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession. Canada’s …

Expanding Yukon’s local food production

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Whitehorse – The Government of Yukon believes that the agriculture sector is vital to the territory. Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources John Streicker launched the Yukon’s new agricultural funding program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). The program follows the signing of the Canada-Yukon Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership bilateral agreement on April 4, 2023 with Agriculture and …

Brampton offers Spring reminder on parking, property standards

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Brampton – As spring begins, the City of Brampton is offering a reminder that all have a role to play in upholding bylaws and standards to maintain the quality of our city.  The City of Brampton’s bylaws act as a guide that help everyone enjoy clean and safe neighbourhoods and maintain shared public spaces. Residents are being asked to be …

Ontario Introducing New Rules to Keep Miners Safe

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SUDBURY — The Ontario government is working for the province’s 29,000 mine workers by introducing new rules to improve ventilation requirements in underground mines and lower exposure to harmful diesel exhaust to the most protective levels in North America. Long-term exposure to diesel exhaust can be a significant cause of lung cancer in miners. “Miners have been the backbone of Ontario’s …

Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening

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Toronto – The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 4½%, with the Bank Rate at 4¾% and the deposit rate at 4½%. The Bank is also continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. Inflation in many countries is easing in the face of lower energy prices, normalizing global supply chains, and tighter monetary policy. At …

City of Toronto’s spring cleanup is underway

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Toronto – The City of Toronto’s spring cleanup is underway! Parks staff work hard year-round to keep the City’s 1,500 parks and green spaces vibrant and beautiful with dedicated efforts to refresh these public spaces after the winter. Residents are encouraged to get some fresh air and explore the city’s green spaces. Staff began opening spring and summer washrooms and …

New Building at Long-Term Care Home in Kitchener launched

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The Village of Winston Park expansion brings 224 much-needed beds to the province KITCHENER — The construction of a new building at The Village of Winston Park, a long-term care home in Waterloo Region, is complete and the home is now welcoming residents. This is part of the Ontario government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 58,000 new and …

Launching New Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Price Plan

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Province’s third electricity price plan will offer a new option to reduce energy costs TORONTO – The Ontario government is launching a new Ultra-Low Overnight price plan as part of its plan to provide consumers with more ways to keep costs down, save money and take control of their energy bills. Starting May 1, 2023, customers of Toronto Hydro, London …

Celebrating 9-1-1 Telecommunicators Week

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Toronto – This year, April 9 to 15 is 9-1-1 Telecommunicators Week, celebrating the City of Toronto’s dedicated emergency telecommunication professionals who are the first of the first responders and the calm voices answering every 9-1-1 call. City telecommunicators include Police, Fire and Paramedic dispatchers, call takers and administrative, operations support and management staff who have dedicated their careers to …