Washington – ABC’s General Hospital turns 60 and has become the longest-running scripted show, still being produced on American TV. The team was at the Nurses Ball, a gala that raises money for charity.
Fentanyl test strips can’t prevent overdose deaths
Ontario – Fentanyl test strips can show if fentanyl was mixed with drugs, but it cannot help people most at risk of dying from an opioid overdose. Experts say one line shows that one is drug is positive for fentanyl, two lines if test is negative. Canada’s Health Infobase shows 5,360 Canadians died from opioid overdoses between January and September …
Minister Joly marks 74th 74th anniversary of founding of Nato
Ottawa – Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence and Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement: “On this day 74 years ago, Canada and 11 Allies signed the Washington Treaty and founded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Today, with 31 Allies, NATO continues to ensure the security of the Euro-Atlantic community and safeguard the freedom of …
Travelling for Easter? CBSA gives tips for smoother trip
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border over the Easter long weekend. Across the country, close to 6,600 border services officers are keeping harmful goods out of Canada, while ensuring legitimate travel and trade can continue efficiently and safely. In 2022, we facilitated the arrival of over 60 million …
Providing More Supportive Housing for Vulnerable People
Additional investment will help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing an additional $202 million annually in homelessness prevention programs to help those experiencing or at risk of homelessness and to support community organizations delivering supportive housing. “We know Ontario’s housing supply crisis impacts all Ontarians, no matter their background or budget,” said …
Ontario Advancing Contracts for Ontario Line Subway
Province delivering fast and reliable transit for Greater Toronto Area TORONTO — The Ontario government is issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to design and build the Pape Tunnel, underground stations, and the elevated guideway and stations for the Ontario Line subway, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to deliver fast and reliable transit for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). …
New Tool to Create Long-Term Care Beds in Blue Mountains
Province approves the first Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator order TORONTO ― The Ontario government is responding to a request from the Town of The Blue Mountains to streamline approvals to build 160 long-term care beds and housing for seniors in Grey County. Once complete, the Community Campus of Care will be located on approximately 20 acres of town-owned surplus …
Be Bear Wise to Prevent Bear Encounters
Public should exercise caution as bears come out of hibernation Ontario – The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind you to exercise caution as black bears begin to come out of hibernation this spring. Bears waking from hibernation face a lack of natural food sources, leading them to look for food in garbage cans and bird feeders. …
Reducing Red Tape to Deliver Better Services, Help Businesses Grow
New measures will support Ontario’s economic competitiveness TORONTO — The Ontario government has introduced the Less Red Tape, Stronger Economy Act, 2023 which, if passed, would pave the way for better services, help Ontario businesses grow, and save people time. “Reducing red tape is a key part of building a stronger economy and improving services for Ontarians. That’s why our government …
Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends announces 2023 award winners
Distinguished Marketing Leader Sharifa Khan Joins as one of the juries in the Selection Committee for the Award TORONTO — Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends (CMHOL), one of Canada’s most respected and renowned industry awards, recently announced its 2023 inductees. Sharifa Khan, the founder and CEO of Canada’s largest and oldest multicultural marketing agency, Balmoral Multicultural Marketing Inc., who was …