Naloxone used to temporarily reverse effects of opioid overdoses 

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Ottawa – How naloxone works? Naloxone (pronounced na-LOX-own) is a fast-acting medication used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid overdoses, also called an opioid poisoning. Naloxone can begin to take effect within 2 minutes. If a response to an initial dose is not seen within 2-3 minutes, subsequent doses can safely be given. When you take an opioid, it …

Various brands of beef jelly tongue products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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Product Beef jelly tongue Food – Microbial contamination – Listeria What to do Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products Affected products The recalled products may have been sold by various retailers, either clerk-served, sliced, chunked or in smaller packages, with or without a label that may not bear the same brand, product name or best before date. Consumers …

Canada supports Indigenous entrepreneurs across NE ON with $1.5m investment

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Birch Island – When Canadians have the tools they need, they contribute to thriving communities and strong economies. Today, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers of Energy and Natural Resources and Official Languages, and Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, …

Canada, African Union Commission to host Trade Policy dialogues

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 Ottawa – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, met with African Union Commission (AUC) leadership for the second annual Canada-AUC High-Level Dialogue. Minister Ng  attended a high-level event at the Canada-AUC Trade Policy Dialogue. The events will take place in Toronto, Ontario. …

Oceans Protection Plan science funding for University of Guelph

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Ottawa – Through Canada’s renewed Oceans Protection Plan, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has previously funded three University of Guelph projects focused on studying the impacts of diluted bitumen exposure on Pacific salmon. This research is important to help  prepare for and respond to potential oil spills in areas where salmon live. Predicting the biological consequences of diluted bitumen exposure on …

TikTok Tech Canada told to wind up operations after security review 

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Ottawa – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement: “As a result of a multi-step national security review process, which involves rigorous scrutiny by Canada’s national security and intelligence community, the Government of Canada has ordered the wind up of the Canadian business carried on by TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. The government is taking action …

KIRK DIAMOND / THE STRUMBELLAS BE IN BRAMPTON ON STAGE

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Brampton – The City of Brampton’s fall 2024 season is in full swing, and there are TWO exciting events we’d like to share with our valued media partners! The Brampton On Stage Marketing team invites you and a guest to join us at Kirk Diamond with Ammoye on November 23, 2024 and The Strumbellas: Part Time Believer Tour on December 13, 2024. Multi-JUNO Award-winning …

Toronto’s new online portal to book recreation programs

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Toronto – The City of Toronto officially launched a new online registration and booking system, making it easier to reserve recreation and cultural programs and facilities. Residents are encouraged to explore the system and create their new account before December.    Toronto residents must have a new account before they can register for winter recreation programs. New for this winter, residents …

Phase II of Gardiner Expressway Construction Set to Begin Soon

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TORONTO —The Ontario government is marking the start of the second phase of construction on the Gardiner Expressway four months ahead of schedule. The early milestone is the result of the government’s $73 million investment in the project on the condition that construction work may be allowed to proceed 24/7. “We’re making real progress on our government’s plan to fight gridlock and …

Ontario Helping Veterans Start New Careers in Skilled Trades

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $3 million over three years in Helmets to Hardhats Canada to help 650 active and former Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members transition to civilian life by training them for careers in Ontario’s construction sector. This investment will help fill a gap in Ontario’s employment and training resources, while addressing the unique needs and experiences of our …