INDIAN WELLS: Taylor Fritz defeated fellow American Ben Shelton 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in second round at Indian Wells and has gone to the next round to defend his title. After winning the fifth ATP Tour title at Delray Beach this year, he rose to fifth position in the world, the first American in top five since Andy Roddick in September …
Cookville – Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Economic Development and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lunenburg, Carolyn Bolivar-Getson, Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, and Matt Risser, Mayor of the Town of Lunenburg, announced a combined investment of more than $28.8 million to upgrade wastewater and active transportation infrastructure in …
KITCHENER — The Ontario government is working for workers by proposing updates to employment laws that would respond to more workers being remote and a changing economy. Under the proposed changes, employees who work solely from home would be eligible for the same enhanced notice as “in-office” and other employees in mass termination situations. This would ensure that remote employees receive …
Ottawa – Supporting the mental health and well-being of people in Canada, particularly those who face disproportionate challenges because of systemic racism, discrimination, socio economic status or social exclusion, is a priority for the Government of Canada. To help address the disproportionate impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of Black individuals and communities, the Government of Canada …
GATINEAU – Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez announced the appointment of Julie Roy as Executive Director of Telefilm Canada for a five-year term, effective April 3, 2023. Julie Roy has almost 30 years of experience in the Canadian film industry, including senior leadership positions at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). She has produced 50 animated works that …
Oakville – People in Halton Region and communities across Canada deserve to feel safe in their communities. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities. An important element of this work is stopping violence before it starts, which is why the government …
Moncton – Atlantic Canada’s fish and seafood sector is a vital part of the region’s economy and character. It’s an engine for economic growth and trade, supports food security, and is a key employer in rural communities across the region. As global demand is on the rise, the Government of Canada is committed to working with entrepreneurs and innovators to …
Ottawa – Veteran Affairs Canada has released the results of a full and thorough investigative process into allegations of inappropriate conversations with Veterans about MAiD in a report delivered to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. The report provides an overview on what the Department’s investigative process found and the steps taken to ensure this situation does not happen again. …
Toronto – The City of Toronto actively monitors privacy and cyber security risks on a continuous basis. In response to recent concerns regarding the TikTok application, and as a precautionary measure, the City will be removing the TikTok app from the approximately 350 City-issued devices where it has been downloaded and will block the app from being downloaded on all …
