Staff and equipment prepared to protect communities TORONTO – Ontario is ready to respond to this year’s wildland fire season, which lasts from April 1 until October 31. “We are ready to protect people and communities across the province from wildland fires,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “Our teams are closely monitoring weather conditions to detect …
New partnership providing training and support to promote economic growth KENORA — The Ontario government is building a strong province by partnering with the Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association (OFNEDA) to help individuals and businesses in First Nation communities create and expand economic opportunities. The province is providing $6.8 million to help OFNEDA deliver training for Economic Development Officers …
Sale of credits will fund the construction of clean electricity projects in the province TORONTO – Ontario is leveraging its world-class clean electricity grid by launching a clean energy credit (CEC) registry that will boost competitiveness and attract jobs, by helping businesses meet their environmental and sustainability goals. Proceeds from the sale of CECs will help keep costs down for …
London – Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. They are considered to be among the greatest football managers of all time. The Hall of Fame is the highest individual honour awarded by it.
Florida – A new species of mosquito, that migrated from the tropics is spreading in Flordia, USA, according to Journal of Medical Entomology. It is unclear, if it transmit mosquito-borne viruses in the state. Lawrence Reeves, an assistant professor and mosquito biologist at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Research Center in Vero Beach, said: “There …
LA – Nicolas Cage has revealed how he had to drink his blood on Renfield set, while playing Dracula character. He said: “The fangs were genuine; they were ceramic and quite pointy. So I did bite my lip a few times, which made me drink my own blood. I kind of like the taste of my own blood.”
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to the safe, effective and environmentally sound management of radioactive waste. Protecting the health and safety of Canadians and the environment is the government’s top priority when it comes to nuclear energy and radioactive waste. Canada already has a robust framework in place; however, we must keep pace with evolving views and …
Ottawa – Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson Report on Fairness of the Audit Process for Charities in Canada: “The Government of Canada stands with and supports Muslim communities across Canada and reaffirms its commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia, hate-fuelled violence, and systemic …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada condemns the Russian regime’s senseless war of aggression and will continue to take action to stand with Ukraine. That’s why, the Government is committed in doing whatever it can to support the people of Ukraine as they rebuild their country and their transportation system. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced an investment of $300,000 …
Ottawa – Healthy ecosystems are essential for the long-term success and sustainability of Canada’s fisheries, which continue to play an important role in the economy. As the demand for high-quality and sustainably-sourced seafood grows around the world, the Government of Canada is committed to taking management measures that support our harvesters while protecting the health of the ocean ecosystem. Minister …
