BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton invites residents and businesses to join a Tele Town Hall on June 8 to discuss the Ontario Government’s decision to dissolve the Region of Peel in 2025 and what a fair dissolution means for Brampton. Members of Council and City staff would like to receive input from Brampton residents on the dissolution process, which …
Washington – Ezra, an artificial intelligence (AI) powered cancer screener, Ezra, reported to be able to save life with early cancer detection, has received FDA clearance. It examines potential cancer in nearly 13 organs in a body using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology and AI. Several other illnesses, such as fatty liver disease or brain aneurysms, can also be monitored …
Singapore – Canada, as a Pacific nation, is committed to strengthening its defence relationships and to supporting the rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific and around the world. To advance Canada’s defence relationships in the Indo-Pacific, Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, attended the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore from June 2-3, where delegates from more than 50 countries gathered to discuss …
Spain – Women’s Champions League final, Barcelona made amazing comeback to secure their second title. With 2-0 against Wolfsburg, Barcelona fought back in the second half and got 3-2 win at Eindhoven’s Philips Stadion. Wolfsburg’s Ewa Pajor scored just three minutes into the match. Alexandra Popp added another goal at halftime, putting Barcelona in a bad shape. Barcelona made a …
Gatineau – Canada is committed to ending plastic pollution, starting with the launch of the Ocean Plastics Charter during the 2018 G7 Presidency, and followed by ambitious domestic actions driven by Canada’s zero plastic waste agenda. At the conclusion of the second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) on Plastic Pollution meeting in Paris, France, Steven Guilbeault, Minister of …
Ottawa – In 2019, the Government of Canada made a commitment to work with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners to close infrastructure gaps by 2030. As part of this commitment, ISC worked in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations, along with input from regional First Nations, to update the School Space Accommodation Standards (SSAS) in a two-phased approach. …
Leduc – Forests are a nature-based climate solution: trees contribute to biodiversity, protect and conserve water resources, and lower emissions by capturing and storing excess carbon. Forests and trees also clean the air that we breathe and help cool urban centres. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and Bob Young, Mayor of of Leduc, announced a $363,000 contribution to Leduc’s Urban …
A comprehensive guide on postpartum, maternal and child health Ottawa – Having a baby can be a happy and wonderful time, but it can also bring worry and uncertainty. It is normal for all new parents to have questions and concerns as they go through this life-changing experience. Parents need trusted sources of information on postpartum and baby health so …
Ottawa – Canada marks Stroke Awareness Month to highlight and recognize the signs of stroke, the treatments available, the research that is underway, and the support for those impacted by strokes and their families. Strokes are one of the leading causes of death and disability in Canada, with over 900,000 stroke survivors in this country. We know that stroke disproportionately …
Montréal — Today, on June 5, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in green from sunset to 10pm to mark World Environment Day. After 10pm, the architectural lighting will return to the blue-green illumination that reduces the risk of disorientating birds during their migratory period, which runs until June 15.
