Oakville – Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, spent some time visiting residents and small businesses in Downtown Oakville recently. She said: “It was great to hear about how they are doing, the challenges they are facing, and how we are working to address them.”
CRA on Public Service Alliance of Canada–Union of Taxation Employees strike vote
Ottawa – The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) values the important role its employees play from across the country in delivering services to Canadians. The CRA respects the collective bargaining process and remains committed to pursuing meaningful negotiations with the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) with a view to conclude a new collective agreement that …
Canada celebrates 75th anniversary of founding of WHO
Ottawa – Canada celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). For over seven decades, the WHO has been dedicated to the well-being of all people and has championed global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life. This anniversary is a time to reflect on our collective public health successes, …
Trudeau visits Quebec and Eastern Ontario
Quebec-After the devastating storms in Quebec, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Quebec and Eastern Ontario. He said: ” My message to the people here is that we’re here to help as needed. As crews continue to clear roads and restore power, please stay safe. And to the officials who briefed us earlier: We’ll make sure you have what you need …
Vaccines for cancer, heart diseases be accessible by 2030
Washington – Dr Paul Burton of Moderna has said his firm will be able to offer treatments for all sorts of disease areas in as little as five years, Dr Richard Hackett, CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovations (CEPI) said: “The biggest impact of the pandemic had been the shortening of development timelines for many previously unvalidated …
Healthy ways to lose weight
London – Everyone wishes to lose weight. They go for crash diets, extreme exercise routines, and take weight loss supplements that give them fast results, but they often come at a cost to your health. Here are some healthy ways to lose weight: Start with a balanced diet, watch your portions, exercise regularly, stay hydrated and get enough sleep.
Okanagan Indian Band celebrates water systems improvement project
Okanagan Indian Band – On April 5, Okanagan Indian Band held a Water Celebration to mark the completion of their water systems improvement project. Consequently, the community has been able to lift the long-term water quality advisory and ensure that it has enough water storage capacity to provide adequate fire protection. Since May 10, 2019, Okanagan Indian Band community members …
Deputy PM on creating new opportunities for Canadian workers
Long Harbour-Mount Arlington Heights – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance while explaining new opportunities for Canadian workers, said: “Good afternoon. First, I would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral, unceded homelands of the Mi’kmaq and Beothuk. I also want to say how nice it has been to spend some time with my …
Community invites the beloved mayor Brown on Iftar
Brampton – Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown attended several Iftar parties. He was invited to speak at the Masjid Al-Salam community Iftar hosted by Mian Nadeem. He also attended the Iftar dinner of National Council of Canadian Muslims at the IMO in Toronto. He thanked the NCCM for being such a strong voice against hate and Islamophobia in Canada.
Brampton mayor rides on first weekend GO Train
Brampton – Brampton mayor Patrick Brown rode on first weekend GO Train from Brampton to Union and back. Graham McGregor, MPP for Brampton North, PA to the Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, was also present along with Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor. Many people joined them on this first ride.