Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is reporting a case of measles in a person who visited the city. Members of the public could have been exposed to measles on Sunday, March 30 at Fantasy Fair located at Woodbine Mall (500 Rexdale Blvd.) between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air …
Nova Scotia – The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $39 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for Nova Scotia residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases. In March 2023, the Government …
Québec — Montreal residents will benefit from expanded access to active transportation options thanks to a federal investment of more than $7.9 million, which will help fund four projects. With an investment of nearly $3.3 million, the redevelopment of Lapierre and Matte streets, aimed at improving user safety and comfort, will be completed in the coming months. While work on Lapierre Street took …
Montréal – The National Film Board of Canada is delighted to have six of its films selected at the 2025 Festival du film de l’Outaouais (FFO). The NFB is also taking part in the festival’s industry workshops, with executive producer Nathalie Cloutier from the French Documentary Unit giving a workshop on producing or co-producing with the NFB, on Friday, April 4, at 1:45 p.m. This will be an …
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has today condemned the Israeli attack on Beit Lahij in the Gaza Strip, in which at least nine people were killed, as a “horrific massacre”, calling Israeli war atrocities against Palestinians and a dangerous escalation of violence against Palestinians. non-compliance with all international laws and conventions. “This criminal escalation, accompanied by deliberate killings and barbaric …
Ottawa – Recently, the Government of Canada launched a five-year US$3.5 billion global bond. The transaction saw robust demand, with an order book exceeding US$13.9 billion, underscoring investor confidence in Canada’s resilient economy, sound fiscal position, and AAA credit ratings. Proceeds from this global bond will supplement and diversify Canada’s liquid foreign reserves. These liquid foreign reserves are a source …
Ottawa – Antisemitism is unacceptable and has no place in Canada. We must stand united against hatred in all its forms by actively addressing antisemitism through accountability, education, and solidarity – using all tools and laws available, and examining their effectiveness. No community should live in fear because of their identity. Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister …
I began my broadcasting career in 1997 with the first-ever daily Pakistani Urdu radio show five days a week. Looking back on this journey, I am truly grateful to all those who stood by Saaz’o Awaz Broadcasting Ltd. Their unwavering support and encouragement have helped us grow into a full-fledged media house. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to late Muzaffar …
Toronto – Toronto City Clerk John D. Elvidge has certified the results of the March 3 by-election, declaring Stacey Cline as the elected Trustee for Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Ward 11 (Don Valley West). A total of 4,600 ballots were cast in this by-election. The official declaration of results indicating the total number of votes each candidate received is available …
Sean Baker won Academy Awards on Sunday night for writing, editing and directing his film Anora, a Cinderella story set in Brooklyn’s Russian emigre communities of Brighton Beach and Coney Island. An “indie film lifer” is how Sean Baker referred to himself after winning the best director prize at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in February. “This is a tragedy with …
