An 18-year-old girl dreaming of becoming a nurse, a father of two and a former Princeton football star were among those killed in New Orleans when the driver of a white pickup truck sped down Bourbon Street, packed with holiday revellers early Wednesday morning. Officials have not yet released the names of the 15 people who died in the New Year’s …
Canadians can expect tax breaks for entrepreneurs, the GST/HST holiday and a higher price on carbon The coming year will see some changes to existing tax measures, but those changes are expected to have only minor impacts on individuals. Daniel Rogozynski of the University of Waterloo’s School of Accounting and Finance told that, for the most part, 2025 will be a …
Ottawa – Archery Canada is now accepting applications from qualified judges wishing to officiate at the following 2025 national events: Event Name Location Date # Judges 2025 Canadian Indoor ASA Championships Brandon, MB Mar 21-23, 2025 1 2025 Canada Cup West Calgary, AB May 30-Jun 1, 2025 3 2025 Canada Cup East Caledon, ON Jun 20-22, 2025 3 2025 National Championships …
Brampton – STICK WITH THE DANCING: FUNNY STORIES FROM MY CHILDHOOD is a new, one-man show from Pauly Shore. The actor and comedian intimately and hilariously talks about career, ups and downs, growing up at The Comedy Store, Beverly Hills High School, MTV days, opening for Sam Kinison, and the Playboy Mansion. This is not traditional stand-up comedy. Location: The …
Edmonton – In Canada, 1 in 12 people live with a rare disease, and for most people suffering from these diseases, the cost of treatment is unaffordable. Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access to quality health services and medications, including effective drugs for rare diseases, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. Federal …
December 2024 More than 90% (23,567) oral health providers are providing care to Canadians under the CDCP. More than 3 million Canadians have been approved to receive care. November 2024 Paper claim submissions for services covered under the CDCP are now accepted, and the CDCP begins accepting requests for services that require preauthorization. October 2024 More than 89 % (22,340) …
Alberta – Recently, MP George Chahal announced investments totalling over $152 million for nine clean electricity projects in Alberta through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs). These solar, wind energy and grid infrastructure upgrade projects will support the delivery of reliable, affordable and clean electricity in Alberta, a key sector for economic growth. Once commissioned, these Alberta projects are …
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada issued the following joint statement: “Ukraine has withstood Russia’s brutal full-scale invasion for over 1000 days. This war does not only take place in the trenches but also in cyberspace; it confirms that cyberattacks are an integral part of 21st century conflict and warfare, and cybersecurity is a crucial dimension of the overall resilience of …
OTTAWA- Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, while celebrating Tamil Heritage Month, said: “We join Tamil communities across Canada in celebrating the start of Tamil Heritage Month. The first Tamils arrived in Canada in 1983, through government measures and policies aimed at helping people flee the decades-long armed conflict in Sri Lanka. For more than 40 years, …
Calgary – Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers, working with the Integrated Border Enforcement Team in Alberta, a joint force operation between the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region, CBSA and Calgary Police Service, seized 189 kg of cocaine following a secondary examination of a commercial truck seeking entry at the Coutts port of entry on Nov. 13, 2024. The drugs …
