Municipal leaders and industry experts will provide advice on market housing initiatives TORONTO — The Ontario government has announced the members of the Housing Supply Action Plan Implementation Team. The new members join Chair Drew Dilkens, the Mayor of Windsor, and Vice Chair Cheryl Fort, the Mayor of Hornepayne. The Team will evaluate progress and provide advice on implementing Ontario’s …
This research hub will further strengthen Canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences sector while protecting Canadians against future health threats Toronto – The Government of Canada’s main priority continues to be protecting the health and safety of Canadians. Throughout the pandemic, the quick and decisive actions taken by the government meant that Canada was able to scale up domestic biomanufacturing capacity, …
PHOENIX – Canada beats Colombia 5-0 at World Baseball Classic, thanks to Otto Lopez who hit a three-run homer, Noah Skirrow threw five quality innings in his national team debut at the World Baseball Classic.
OTTAWA – Minister Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion said: “Today, on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we stand in solidarity with Muslim communities across Canada and around the world. We reaffirm our commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia, hate-fuelled violence, and systemic discrimination whenever and wherever it occurs. “Diversity is a fact, …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced earlier that Robert Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend Commonwealth Week events in London, United Kingdom, from March 12 to 17. On March 13, Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant attended events to commemorate Commonwealth Day and to mark the 10th anniversary of the Commonwealth Charter, a landmark document …
Edmonton – Toronto singer The Weeknd won several awards at the Canadian music awards show, Junos 2023. He now has the second-most Juno awards of all time. He got the TikTok Juno fan choice award, album of the year, breakthrough artist of the year, rap album/EP of the year and contemporary R&B recording of the year.
To help support the response to the overdose crisis and address harms related to substance use and the toxic illegal drug supply, the Government of Canada has announced over $7 million in funding for 8 innovative community-led projects across Ontario. With this funding, these projects will help improve health outcomes for people who are at risk of experiencing substance-related harms …
Ottawa – In Canada, between 2015 and 2020, approximately 7 in 10 infants who died suddenly and unexpectedly in their sleep were sleeping on a surface not intended for sleep such as an adult bed, a couch, a playpen, infant chair, car seat or stroller. Sleep-related deaths can happen any time in otherwise healthy babies. Being a parent or caregiver to a …
Region of Queens Municipality – Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, Kim Masland, Minister of Public Works, and Her Worship Darlene Norman, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality, announced more than $2.6 million in joint funding for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in the Region of Queens Municipality. Funding will go towards upgrading and replacing water, …
Ottawa – Digital literacy skills are essential in today’s world. Whether booking a medical appointment, doing online transactions, studying, working or looking for a job, Canadians need to be able to use the Internet safely, securely and effectively. Innovation and technological progress are creating tremendous change, so learning these skills and understanding digital technology will not only reduce barriers to …
