Ottawa – The peacekeeping operation in Cyprus, known as Operation Snowgoose, began in 1964 and continues today. It is one of Canada’s longest and best-known overseas military commitments, with approximately 28,000 serving there over the years. A Canadian contingent served on the island from 1964 to 1993, with 28 Canadian serving members giving their lives in service to the mission. …
Montreal – The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will be at the 27th Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM). Wilfred Buck by Lisa Jackson (92 min) – Quebec premiere Co-produced by Lisa Jackson and Lauren Grant (Door Number 3 Productions) and Alicia Smith (NFB). Executive producers: Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier and David Christensen (NFB). Press kit: mediaspace.nfb.ca/epk/wilfred-buck A Top 5 Audience Favourite at this year’s Hot Docs, the film …
Nova Scotia — The West Kings District High School David Morse Memorial Sports Field is being upgraded after a combined investment of $444,399 from the federal and provincial governments, the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, and the Municipality of the County of Kings. Once complete, the sports field will provide more outdoor space for students to play at and near West Kings District …
Montreal – National Film Board of Canada (NFB) The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will be at the 27th Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) with two feature films, including this year’s closing film, Ninan Auassat: Nous, les enfants (Ninan Auassat: We, the Children, NFB), by Abenaki filmmaker Kim O’Bomsawin. Wilfred Buck (Door Number 3 Productions/NFB), by Anishinaabe filmmaker Lisa Jackson, will also be screening at RIDM, where it will be having its Quebec premiere. …
Ottawa – The latest edition of Meds Pipeline Monitor, from the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, provides stakeholders with a list of new medicines in the late stages of clinical evaluation that may significantly impact clinical practice or drug spending in the coming years. There were over 12,000 drugs in the pipeline in 2023, increasing by an average of 19% per …
BRAMPTON – The Corporation of the City of Brampton has been in active negotiations with CUPE Local 831 to reach a new contract for City of Brampton members. CUPE Local 831 will be in a legal strike position as of 12:01 am on Thursday, November 7 (today). We recognize and appreciate our CUPE 831 employees and their dedication to maintaining City …
Ottawa – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a final public consultation on a proposed National Potato Wart Response Plan (Response Plan). This Response Plan includes new measures to improve the Agency’s processes to help contain, control, and prevent the spread of potato wart. This will replace the current Potato Wart Domestic Long Term Management Plan. This consultation is a key …
Ottawa – It is a priority for the Government of Canada to help Canadians deal with major life events. Navigating a death and knowing what to do when someone dies can be one of the hardest things we’ll ever experience. Employment and Social Development Canada introduced a new portal to help Canadians deal with the difficult circumstances surrounding death. Instead …
Ottawa – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has issued the following statement on the result of the United States presidential election: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Donald Trump on being elected as President of the United States of America for a second term, and Senator JD Vance for his election as Vice-President of the United States (U.S.). “Canada …
Toronto – The City of Toronto welcomes over 100 environmental innovators and leaders from across the world for the 20th annual CitiesAlive conference on green infrastructure. The City is renowned for being on the leading edge of green roof policy and is a co-host of this year’s conference which will run from Wednesday, November 6 to Friday, November 9. CitiesAlive …
