Toronto – The City of Toronto, in partnership with Toronto Public Health, David Cornfield Melanoma Fund and the Douglas Wright Foundation, are bringing back the #BeSunSafe program to raise awareness about sun safety and offer free sunscreen at select parks in Toronto. This year, the #BeSunSafe program will offer 50 sunscreen dispensers in select parks along Toronto’s waterfront and throughout …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is committed to supporting vulnerable populations by assisting low-income seniors and low-income individuals with disabilities through its Tax & Utility Relief programs. These programs are designed to alleviate financial strain and ensure eligible property owners can comfortably maintain their residences. The City offers various programs including the Property Tax Increase Cancellation Program, Property Tax …
Charlottetown – Making the switch from home heating oil to a heat pump will save Canadians thousands of dollars each year on their energy bills. By driving down both energy bills and harmful pollution, the benefits of switching to a heat pump are clear, and the Government of Canada has been bringing these benefits to Canadians through the Oil to …
St. John’s, NL – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The federal and provincial governments are investing in projects that will help farmers adopt beneficial land-use management practices that will increase environmental resiliency among farms in Newfoundland and Labrador. Funding from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program helped support 17 initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador in the …
Markham – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited Markham District Energy—the city’s public energy utility and Canada’s fastest growing energy utility—to highlight how federal investments are expanding Markham’s affordable, low-carbon energy network to more residents and businesses. Markham District Energy’s network is already delivering reliable, cost-efficient heating and cooling to over 15 million square feet across …
Ottawa – Climate change is increasing in severity and frequency and putting our communities at risk. Transport Canada is taking action to address the environmental impacts of marine shipping through its green shipping corridors program. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo …
Montréal – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) offers a few tips to travellers who will be crossing the border on their return from the construction holidays in Quebec. The CBSA dedicates significant efforts to planning and preparing for peak periods, including long weekends and summer months. We monitor traveller volumes and plan to minimize border wait times at land …
Ottawa – Women in all sectors of the economy often face gender-based biases, discrimination, and sexual harassment, which can make it more difficult for many to fulfill their potential and drive economic growth. With over $30 million invested in projects working to advance women’s participation in non-traditional professions since 2015, the Government of Canada is working hard to remove these …
BRAMPTON— Areas within the City of Brampton are experiencing localized flooding due to heavy rainfall. As the City continues to monitor and respond to flash flooding, please avoid driving in the following areas if possible: Kenview Blvd. and Finch Ave. Gillingham Dr. and Bovaird Dr. W. Orenda Rd. and Dixie Rd. Clark Blvd. and Rutherford Rd. Brookland Dr. and Balmoral …
BRADFORD — The Ontario government is getting shovels in the ground on a new interchange at Highway 400 and Simcoe County Road 88 and a new southbound lane on Highway 400 that will connect to the future Bradford Bypass. Construction begins this summer and marks a significant milestone in the province’s plan to fight gridlock across the Greater Golden Horseshoe, …
