Toronto – The Toronto Urban Design Awards, held by the City of Toronto every second year, recognize achievements in urban design, architecture and landscape architecture. Designers, developers, project owners, community groups, design students and others are invited to enter eligible projects. The call for 2023 submissions is now open. Submission categories include elements, private buildings in context, public buildings in …
$13m for high-speed internet to over 6,400 homes in Eastern Ontario
Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed internet Ontario – All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed internet, no matter where they live. The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved communities. Jenna Sudds, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Member …
Helping more individuals obtain record suspensions
Saint John – There are countless individuals who’ve served their sentences and are living law-abiding lives, yet continue to face stigma and barriers because they still have a criminal record. Furthermore, lingering criminal records have led to the over-representation of Indigenous, Black and other racialized individuals in our criminal justice system. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking action …
Providing More Affordable Housing in Dunnville
Dunnville — The Ontario government is providing more than $1.7 million through the Social Services Relief Fund to help create nine affordable housing units in Dunnville that will support people with mental health and addiction challenges. Located on Elizabeth Crescent East, the True Experience Project includes three, one-and-half story, detached homes. Each home has three private bedrooms and a shared …
Taylor Fritz advances into next round to defend Indian Wells title
INDIAN WELLS: Taylor Fritz defeated fellow American Ben Shelton 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in second round at Indian Wells and has gone to the next round to defend his title. After winning the fifth ATP Tour title at Delray Beach this year, he rose to fifth position in the world, the first American in top five since Andy Roddick in September …
Upgrading wastewater, transportation infrastructure in Lunenburg
Cookville – Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Economic Development and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lunenburg, Carolyn Bolivar-Getson, Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, and Matt Risser, Mayor of the Town of Lunenburg, announced a combined investment of more than $28.8 million to upgrade wastewater and active transportation infrastructure in …
Ontario Tightening Rules Around Mass Layoffs
KITCHENER — The Ontario government is working for workers by proposing updates to employment laws that would respond to more workers being remote and a changing economy. Under the proposed changes, employees who work solely from home would be eligible for the same enhanced notice as “in-office” and other employees in mass termination situations. This would ensure that remote employees receive …
$3m to support mental health of Black communities, make treatment accessible
Ottawa – Supporting the mental health and well-being of people in Canada, particularly those who face disproportionate challenges because of systemic racism, discrimination, socio economic status or social exclusion, is a priority for the Government of Canada. To help address the disproportionate impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of Black individuals and communities, the Government of Canada …
Julie Roy appointed Executive Director of Telefilm Canada
GATINEAU – Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez announced the appointment of Julie Roy as Executive Director of Telefilm Canada for a five-year term, effective April 3, 2023. Julie Roy has almost 30 years of experience in the Canadian film industry, including senior leadership positions at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). She has produced 50 animated works that …
Taking action on gun crime in Halton Region
Oakville – People in Halton Region and communities across Canada deserve to feel safe in their communities. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities. An important element of this work is stopping violence before it starts, which is why the government …