BRAMPTON – A priority of the Government of Canada is to remove barriers to sport among under-represented populations to increase their participation. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, highlighted $175,000 in financial support for community sport activities to 25 local organizations in Brampton. The funding is …
Brampton – Don’t plan on having any leftovers of this delicious dessert. Peanut Toffee Pie creates the perfect indulgent ending to any holiday meal. Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: Makes 8 servings Ingredients Pie 9-inch (23-cm) frozen pie shell ⅔ cup (150 mL) corn syrup ½ cup (125 mL) brown sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is accelerating this spring’s opening of seasonal park washrooms and has already completed the first early openings. Late last week, City crews began activating seasonal park washrooms. Staff are now in the field daily, accompanying plumbers and technicians who are flushing pipes and activating water infrastructure. As of this morning, 32 of 128 seasonal …
Canada and Ontario investing up to $6 million in market development effort TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $6 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help eligible agri-food businesses and industry organizations expand into domestic and foreign markets. The Grow Ontario Market Initiative is a new, cost-share initiative that will …
New initiatives will raise standards, ensure consistency and focus students’ time in the classroom on building life, job and critical thinking skills TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing more than $180 million in targeted supports in the classroom and at home to help students build the math and reading skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workforce. …
Federal funding helps Indigenous-owned business capitalize on opportunities within Northern Ontario’s mining industry Massey – The Indigenous economy in Canada is estimated at more than $30 billion, with growth projections outpacing the overall national economy. The federal government remains strongly committed to supporting its continued growth by investing in Indigenous-led initiatives that help communities, businesses and organizations innovate, scale up …
Toronto – The widow of late NDP leader Jack Layton, MP Olivia Chow is the latest candidate to join Toronto’s mayor today. She filed her nomination papers at city hall. She was city councillor in Toronto from 1991 to 2005 and went on to win seat as an NDP MP for Trinity-Spadina, that she held from 2006-2014. In 2014 also …
Ottawa – With grocery prices going up, too many Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. In the face of global inflation and rising costs, the Government of Canada is providing much-needed relief to Canadians to ensure they can continue to put food on the table and pay the bills. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau highlighted the new one-time Grocery Rebate …
MUNICH – Irish rally driver Craig Breen, 33, was killed in an accident during a test event ahead of a world championship race in Croatia. The team said. “Hyundai Motorsport is deeply saddened… and sends its sincerest condolences to Craig’s family, friends and his many fans. Hyundai Motorsport will make no further comment at this time.”
London – Lyme disease, a bacterial infection that is spread to humans through the bite of an infected tick. This bacteria is called Borrelia burgdorferi, and it is typically found in deer ticks, also known as black-legged ticks. Diagnosing Lyme disease can be hard because the symptoms can look like other illnesses. Treatment for Lyme disease typically involves a course …
