LA – After two years of her tragic death, Nicola Roberts, 37, has shared an emotional tribute to her bandmate Sarah Harding, remembered her as the element of unpredictability in Girls Aloud. Sarah, who was diagnosed with breast cancer that later spread, died at the age of 39 on September 5, 2021. At an appearance on Friday’s Good Morning Britain, …
Ottawa – We’re down to just three match weeks left in the 2023 Canadian Premier League regular season, with the playoffs set to begin in less than 20 days on Oct. 11. Cavalry FC and Pacific FC have officially booked their tickets to the postseason, and sadly Vancouver FC and Valour FC have been mathematically eliminated from contention — Valour …
Ottawa – According to data from Public Health Ontario, case numbers have been climbing since hitting a low point in early July. For the first full week of September, Ontario saw roughly 12 cases per 100,000 people. That’s up from the roughly three cases per 100,000 people at the low point in July, but still a far cry from the …
Gatineau – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Hull Causeway of the Chaudière Crossing for repair work during the following periods: Monday, September 25, to Friday, October 6, from 9 am to 3 pm During these periods, only 1 lane will be open to traffic in …
Longueuil – On September 24, 2023, NASA‘s OSIRIS-REx mission will deliver a sample of asteroid Bennu on Earth. Analyzing the sample could revolutionize our understanding of the solar system’s history, how our planet formed, and possibly the origin of water and life on Earth. Sample return Media interested in interviews with Canadian experts, including members of the Canadian science team, contacted the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) Media Relations Office …
Toronto – Financial limitations, harmful social norms and attitudes surrounding menstruation are some of the barriers to accessing menstrual products and educational materials. Menstrual equity would ensure equal and comprehensive access to menstrual products, as well as access to education regarding sexual and reproductive health and rights. Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, alongside Kirstin Beardsley, …
Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations in response to acts of significant corruption, which are fueling the current security, political and humanitarian crisis in the country. These latest sanctions target 3 members of the Haitian economic elite: businessmen Marc Antoine Acra, Carl Braun and Jean …
Toronto – To help the City of Toronto meet its environmental goals, the City will welcome members of the community to launch a Bike Pilot Program that includes a new Bylaw Enforcement Bike Unit. The pilot includes 18 revitalized City of Toronto fleet bicycles and a team of 21 certified bylaw enforcement officers. The officers will be using bicycles whenever …
TORONTO — Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding a tentative central agreement with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Education Workers. “From day one, my focus has been keeping kids in class. We are taking an important step towards delivering on this priority by announcing another tentative central agreement with the ETFO Education Workers, helping …
Rural Ontarians benefitting from increased access to broadband services WATERLOO REGION – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing over $6.1 million to bring reliable high-speed internet to 869 families, farms, and businesses in Waterloo Region. “Providing reliable internet access is especially important for rural communities to prosper in our increasingly digital world,” said Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure …
