Cambridge Bay – Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) announces the first recipients of its new post-doctoral research fellowship. The 2023-2024 fellows will work closely with northern research institutions on projects that advance Polar Knowledge Canada’s science and technology goals. Each fellow receives a $50,000 grant to support their project. POLAR’s Fellowship Program is designed to: Connect post-doctoral candidates and visiting researchers with …
Ottawa – The overdose crisis, and the increasingly toxic illegal drug supply, continue to have devastating impacts on individuals, communities and families across Canada. This toxic drug supply is contaminated with illegally produced, highly potent opioids, such as fentanyl, with nearly 75% of accidental apparent opioid toxicity deaths in Canada since 2017 involving fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances. The Government of Canada is working with our departments and …
TORONTO- Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, today announced a long-term agreement with Ontario-based Novocol Pharma, a leading sterile injectable contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), to perform aseptic fill-finish, labelling and packaging of mRNA respiratory vaccines expected to be produced in Canada. Fill-finish sterile manufacturing is the final step in the production …
Niagara – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are committed to keeping our communities safe. On May 2, 2023, Andrew Lee Toppenberg, arrived at the Rainbow Bridge port of entry in Niagara Falls, Ontario, where he was referred for a secondary examination. During the inspection of the vehicle, border services officers discovered 181 …
Ottawa – As current co-chairs of the MFC, Canada and the Netherlands are pleased to join Estonia in announcing that they will succeed Canada as co-chair on July 1, 2023. Estonia has been a highly engaged member of the Coalition since joining in September 2019. In addition, Estonia has a strong track record on media freedom, including providing emergency visas …
Ottawa – Drugs and other health products are essential to maintaining and improving our health. Disruptions to this critical supply can cause hardships for Canadians and their families and put stress on our health care system. This is why ensuring Canadians can get the drugs and other health products they need when they need them, is one of our government’s …
Ontario – Description of Seizures: The Ministry of Finance conducted five investigations within the last two months resulting in a total seizure of 386,000 unmarked cigarettes, as well as 527,000 grams of unmarked waterpipe tobacco products. Nineteen people face charges for offences under the Tobacco Tax Act. Date Location Seized April 12, 2023 Burlington 47,000 unmarked cigarettes April 12, 2023 …
LAS VEGAS – Vegas Golden Knights have shown great strength in the first two games of a Stanley Cup Final. They have defeated Florida Panthers by eight goals, including Monday night’s 7-2 victory in Game 2. The Panthers lost their strong defenseman, Radko Gudas, early in the game when hit by Vegas forward Ivan Barbashev. and did not return.
NEW YORK – Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer Astrud Gilberto, who played in an English-language cameo on “The Girl from Ipanema” has died at 83. Musician Paul Ricci, a family friend, confirmed news but did not provide any additional details.
Oslo – Melanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, was in Oslo. She said: “Here at Oslo, we paid our respects to the 77 people killed in the 2011 terrorist attack in Norway. The deadliest attack the country has ever faced since WWII, with many of the victims being children, Canada stands with our Norwegian partners in honouring those lives …
