Ottawa – On May 16 and 17, 2023, Canada and the United States met in Kelowna, British Columbia, for the 17th round of negotiations to renew the Columbia River Treaty. Ratified by both countries in 1964, the Treaty provides for flood control measures and hydropower production. Negotiations to modernize the Treaty began in May 2018. The negotiations continue to focus …
Winnipeg – Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, and Scott Gillingham, Mayor of the City of Winnipeg, announced a joint investment of more than $5.4 million to support the Trees on Broadway project. Broadway is a historic street located in Winnipeg’s downtown. Due to various factors, …
Toronto – Here’s a look at what’s open and closed on Victoria Day long weekend: Open The CN Tower: open 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. all weekend, including Monday. Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada: open 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. all weekend, including Monday. Ontario Science Centre: open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all weekend, including Monday. The Royal Ontario Museum: …
Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford said: “A big thank you to all the officers across Ontario who will be working hard this Victoria Day long weekend to keep us safe.” Police had said earlier that officers in riot gear will be on standby if Victoria Day celebrations in Toronto’s east end turn violent like last year. Increased police presence …
Ottawa – In keeping with its mandate to protect the health and safety of Canadians and the environment, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is initiating the process to implement an interim standard for domestic and imported biosolids contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals” sold in Canada as commercial fertilizers. This direction follows today’s release of …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE), for the Translation (TR) group. Upon ratification, this four-year agreement would apply to approximately 850 members and provide general economic increases as well as group-specific increases for employees until April 2026. In addition, the agreement would provide a …
Denmark – Danish researchers have done a study called COPL, that shows taking a blood test after a miscarriage, in about week five of pregnancy, can help explain why it happened and as a result can be prevented or treated. Women who have suffered a miscarriage and visited hospital emergency room are offered the blood test to determine if the …
London – Researchers say weight loss medicines Ozempic and Wegovy by Novo Nordisk, may allow obese people get amazing results but they are not safe. These weight loss medicines carry lean mass that includes an individual’s bones, organs, and muscle — more than actual fat which can prove to be troublesome for one’s body.
“Mesmerizing. Poetic. A fitting cinematic expansion to Tagaq’s art.” – Radheyan Simonpillai, Globe and Mail “So tantalizing you won’t want to look away.” – Sarah Manvel, Critic’s Notebook “Stunning…[connects] Tagaq’s art to her personal story, including unraveling the effects colonialism had on her family.” – Dana Gee, Vancouver Sun “An emotional and engaging snapshot of Tagaq’s career — one that has been so intertwined …
Ottawa – The May long weekend is the unofficial start of boating season for many Canadians. As the season begins, the Government of Canada is committed to raising awareness about safe boating practices and keeping Canadians safer on the water. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced the recipients for over $1 million for recreational boating safety projects under Canada’s Boating …
