Surrey – Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $17 million in PacifiCan funding for 10 organizations to help businesses in key sectors, such as life sciences, clean technology, and construction, scale up their operations. Launched in October 2023, PacifiCan’s Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP) responds directly …
Toronto – Eligible voters in the upcoming by-election for Trustee, Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Ward 11 are reminded to apply to vote by mail and make updates to the voters’ list by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 6. Mail-in Voting Until 4:30pm on Thursday, February 6, eligible voters can apply to vote by mail by visiting www.toronto.ca/VoteByMail or calling 416-338-1111 …
Ottawa – Last year Prince Edward Island (PEI) first detected multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) – an oyster disease caused by the Haplosporidium nelsoni parasite. Since that time, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), and the Province of PEI have increased sampling and testing of oysters in PEI. MSX poses no risk to human health or food …
Migrant workers in Canada have encountered alarming levels of abuse and discrimination while participating in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), as highlighted in a recent report by Amnesty International. The report, released on Thursday, critiques the framework of Canada’s TFWP, which permits employers to recruit migrant laborers for predominantly low-wage positions across various industries, including agriculture, food processing, construction, …
Finland – Tyler Turner and Alex Massie each won a silver medal recently in their respective snowboard cross races at the second stop on the Para snowboard World Cup circuit. In the men’s lower limb 1 (LL1) category, experience took centre stage as Daichi Oguri of Japan secured the win. In the final he triumphed over Turner, the reigning Crystal …
Windsor – The food and beverage manufacturing sector is the second largest manufacturing sector in Windsor-Essex and is important for driving economic growth in the region. The Government of Canada understands the importance of supporting the competitiveness of our local food manufacturers as they bring new food products to the market and create quality jobs for Canadians. Ruby Sahota, Minister …
Firefighters battled early Thursday to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes. Courtesy 9news The latest flames broke out Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills, striking closer to the heart of the city and the roots of its entertainment industry …
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It’s the disturbing pattern that’s baffling doctors around the globe: More adults under 50 are getting cancer than ever before. Over the last 30 years, young diagnoses have shot up by 80 per cent across the globe, and 25 per cent in the UK, according to a 2023 international analysis. While the reason for this isn’t yet totally clear, UK …
Ottawa – Canada’s economic potential is dependent on the success of Canadians. The 2024 Fall Economic Statement announces new initiatives to secure economic growth and protect jobs, particularly in light of new economic uncertainties in North America and globally following the U.S. election. Key measures in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement to protect jobs and our economy include: Securing our borders, with a $1.3 billion comprehensive …
