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Mind & Body (10:00) Sunday 3rd Nov 2024
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CANADA’S WOMEN’S SITTING VOLLEYBALL TEAM SHOWING OFF THEIR MEDALS
Ottawa – If there is one team that has paid their dues in Canadian Paralympic sport, it is the women’s sitting volleyball squad. Jolan Wong, originally from Vermilion, Alta. and now living 90 minutes west of Ottawa in Pembroke, Ont., has seen the program emerge from its fledgling beginnings in 2008 to Paralympic Games medallists in 2024. “Holy, like 16 …
Mycoplasma pneumoniae: Infectious substances pathogen safety
Ottawa – The majority of M. pneumoniae infections in adults are asymptomatic, but M. pneumoniae is the cause of many upper respiratory tract infections (up to 50% of cases). Symptoms develop over several days and persist for weeks to months, with common symptoms including sore throat, hoarseness, fever, cough (may be purulent), headaches, coryza, earache, myalgias, chills, and general malaise. There may also …
Canadians now have single external complaints body for banking
Ottawa – The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) assumed its responsibilities as Canada’s single external complaints body (ECB) for federally regulated banks. As part of its mandate, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) protects consumers of financial products and services by supervising the compliance of federally regulated banks and the ECB with their legal obligations, including the …
G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Statement
Washington – We, the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, met on 25 October 2024 in Washington, DC. We were honoured to be joined by the Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko. The Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Financial Stability Board (FSB) also took part in …
FCAC launches Financial Literacy Month 2024
Ottawa – November is Financial Literacy Month. This year, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is launching a Canada-wide campaign to destigmatize conversations about money. Many Canadians find it difficult to discuss money and finances with family and friends for fear of being judged. To overcome this taboo, FCAC is encouraging Canadians to share their financial experiences with family …
Remarks by Deputy PM on protecting reproductive freedom
Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland talked on protecting reproductive freedom. She said: I am going to start by talking about the Canadian economy. I will then discuss measures our government is taking to protect women’s reproductive freedom. And finally, I will provide an update on the Canada Health Transfer. Minister Ien will then speak in more detail about …
Feds reinforce defence capacity, create good-paying jobs
Gatineau – The federal government is committed to ensuring members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) have the equipment they need to complete their missions and assert Canada’s sovereignty. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that the federal government has awarded a contract …
Vision Zero campaign launched to ensure road users exercise caution
Toronto – With daylight saving time coming to an end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, the City of Toronto is urging all road users to stay alert, look out for each other and practice safe and responsible driving to ensure safety for all road users. The return to standard time means fewer daylight hours and reduced visibility for …