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Idris Elba to investigate knife crime crisis in new documentary
London – The Hobbs & Shaw actor Idris Elba will play lead in the new BBC documentary film related to knife crime in the United Kingdom. Elba will explore “the reality of knife crime and examines potential solutions to solve the crisis.” Titled Idris Elba: A Year of Knife Crime, he will talk out solutions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer …
All-Canadian Build facility in Winnipeg
Winnipeg – Creating more clean mass transit options gets Canadians around their communities quicker and helps in our fight against climate change. Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced a federal investment of $15 million for NFI Group to expand operations and fully manufacture New Flyer transit buses in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This investment will enable NFI Group to competitively respond to …
Canada’s Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Ottawa – The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) is committed to improving access to support services for individuals affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community. The SMSRC launched its 2024-25 call for applications for the Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program. This initiative aims to broaden the availability of support services and strengthen collaboration between community-based organizations …
CRTC paves way for annual $100m contribution to Canadian news orgs
Ottawa– The CRTC is issuing its first decision under the Online News Act Application and Exemption Regulations (the Regulations). This decision will pave the way for Google to contribute $100 million annually to Canadian news organizations through the Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC). The Online News Act (the Act) received Royal Assent on June 22, 2023, and on December 19, 2023, the Regulations came into …
Canada reacts on Georgia parliamentary election
Ottawa – Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement on the parliamentary election in Georgia: “As a friend, partner and longstanding supporter of Georgia, Canada notes the official results of the October 26, 2024, parliamentary election as announced by the country’s central election commission. “However, Canada is concerned with widespread acts of voter intimidation, vote buying and other election day …
New research investments in transmission of respiratory infectious diseases
Ottawa – Understanding how different respiratory infectious diseases, like COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), spread in our environment is important to help prevent serious negative health outcomes. Further research into how these diseases are transmitted and prevented can help inform public health measures that are timely and effective in reducing the impacts of respiratory illness on individuals and …
Toronto campaign Make the Right Call launched to get help
Toronto – The City of Toronto, in partnership with the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Paramedic Services and Findhelp | 211, is asking residents to make the right call, in order to keep everyone safer. A public education campaign has launched to show Torontonians how to make the right call to connect with the emergency and non-emergency services …
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services share carbon monoxide safety tips
BRAMPTON – As the cooler months approach, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents of the importance of carbon monoxide (CO) safety. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer – an odourless, tasteless and invisible gas that can cause serious illness or even death when undetected. During Carbon Monoxide Week from November 1 to November 7, the City is encouraging …