Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada says avoid all travel to Syria due to ongoing armed conflict, terrorism, criminality, arbitrary detention, torture and forced disappearance. If you’re in Syria, you should consider leaving if it’s safe to do so. Opposition forces led by a terrorist organization have taken control of the capital Damascus, along with the cities of Aleppo, Homs and …
BC – Immunizations, a process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccinations, is important for people of all ages. It helps your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and viruses, which can cause serious illness or death. Keeping your immunizations up to date helps protect yourself, your community and B.C.’s health care system. Immunizations are …
BC – People who live in BC can get help from BC PharmaCare to pay for: Medications prescribed by a physician, pharmacist, dentist, midwife, nurse practitioner, optometrist, podiatrist — learn more Some medical devices and supplies Pharmacy services Pharmacists can now assess and prescribe for contraception, also UTIs, acne, allergies, and other minor ailments. The service is fully covered through BC PharmaCare. Learn more at Pharmacy Services in B.C. Are …
Brampton – The City of Brampton is preparing for a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law. Renewing Brampton’s Zoning By-law will ensure all residents and property owners have the needed up-to-date tools to build and experience Brampton’s future. This is an opportunity to help modernize Brampton’s approach to city-building including planning, development, and economic growth. It also aligns with the values set …
Brampton – Brampton is growing fast, and the decisions made today are shaping the future of tomorrow. The intent of Planning and Development Committee (PDC) meetings is to hear the views of the public on applications being brought forth for consideration. Whether you are attending a meeting in person, viewing the livestream, or watching a pre-recorded session, public input is crucial in decision making. …
Brampton – This winter, join us for free drop-in skates generously sponsored by Capital Power. Where: Cassie Campbell Community Centre Century Gardens Recreation Centre Earnscliffe Recreation Centre Greenbriar Recreation Centre Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre Susan Fennell Sportsplex Please Note: Ice skates are not provided Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certified hockey helmet and facemask is recommended Click here to view skating admission guidelines …
Are you… Between the ages of 15 and 24? A Brampton resident? Interested in learning skills to succeed in the workplace? Then consider joining the City of Brampton’s new Youth Employment Readiness Program! What Is It? The Brampton community has identified a disparity with youth and employment. This program is designed to equip Brampton youth with the skills, knowledge and …
For the last 50 years, whenever you’ve bought something in a store, a barcode will likely have been scanned at the checkout – whether it was at a supermarket or clothing store. However, all this could be set to change in the next few years, as retailers are going to be ditching ‘old-fashioned’ barcodes with lines and replacing them with modern square, pixel-based QR codes. This …
Ramtin Attar is the CEO and co-founder of Promise Robotics — part of a small group of Canadian companies and researchers working on technology to help homebuilders catch up with innovation in other industries. Using artificial intelligence (AI), the arms are reading blueprints and, in a sense, thinking for themselves about what cuts to make, what pieces to nail together and …
To ring in 2025, Brittany has some predictions for the big trends to watch for in the coming months. First, social media is out. Not that people will stop using social platforms, but rather, Brittany thinks what they mean to us will continue shifting. Second, politicizing food is in. Brittany thinks food will increasingly become a marker of political identity. …
