Ministers highlight budget investments in public health care, health workers

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Toronto – Through Budget 2023—A Made-in-Canada Plan, the Government of Canada is making investments that will support a stronger middle class, an affordable economy, and a healthy future for Canadians. Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year, and today, 830,000 more Canadians are employed than before the pandemic, including 361,600 in Ontario. Carolyn Bennett, …

Strengthening Protections for Tenants

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Proposed changes would also tackle delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board LONDON — Ontario is taking steps to support renters and rental housing providers by increasing the number of adjudicators and staff at the Landlord and Tenant Board to speed up decision timeframes, as well as strengthening a broad range of tenant protections. Ontario is investing $6.5 million to …

The Super Mario Bros. Movie in theatres

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LA – The Super Mario Bros. Movie – the new animated film with voices of Chris Pratt, Charlie Day and Anya Taylor-Joy, is now playing in theatres. The film sends Mario and Luigi on an adventure that begins with a mysterious water pipe. While working on a broken water main, Brooklyn, New York plumbers Mario (Pratt) and his fraternal twin …

Making life affordable for families in Northwest Territories 

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Yellowknife – The Minister of Public Safety, Marco Mendicino, visited Yellowknife to discuss how Budget 2023 will help make life more affordable for families in the Northwest Territories. Delivered last week by Deputy Prime Minister Freeland, Budget 2023 is a Made-in-Canada plan to lower costs for Canadians, invest in health and dental care and create jobs in our communities. More …

Don’t delay treatment for prostate cancer

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LA – Researchers of the new study have discovered a dramatic increase from 16% to about 60% in the number of low-risk prostate cancer patients who have chosen active surveillance over rapid treatment since 2010. First signs of prostate cancer Urinary problems: Increased frequency of urination, especially at night; difficulty starting or stopping urine flow; weak or interrupted urine flow; …

Minister Ng leads Canada Clean Tech Trade Mission to Chile

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Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will lead a Canada Trade Mission to Chile from April 10-12, 2023, to explore sustainable business opportunities in Chile’s clean technology sector. To further advance Canada-Chile trade relations, Minister Ng will meet with Chilean Minister of Foreign Affairs Alberto van Klaveren, Minister of Mining Marcela Hernando, …

Toronto receives over 500 CaféTO curb lane café applications

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Toronto – More than 500 restaurants and bars have applied for a City of Toronto CaféTO curb lane café patio this summer. These patios will enhance the vibrancy of Toronto’s streets and neighbourhoods and provide small businesses with the opportunity to serve more customers in outdoor dining spaces. City staff are reviewing all applications to ensure they meet the program …

Call Sexual Health Infoline Ontario for support, referrals

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Toronto – Toronto Public Health (TPH) is marking STI Awareness Week from this Sunday, April 9 to Saturday, April 15. This annual campaign raises awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and promotes resources to improve sexual health. This year, TPH is encouraging residents, particularly young adults who are sexually active, to get tested for STIs and to contact the Sexual …

E-scooter program launches in Brampton

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Brampton – The City of Brampton, in partnership with Neuron Mobility, Bird Canada and Scooty Mobility, is launching Brampton’s first ever E-scooter program. Up to 750 scooters will be available for public use across the City of Brampton. Users can approach a locked E-scooter, scan the QR code, download the app and follow the vendor’s instructions to unlock it and ride, …