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Reducing plastic pollution in Canada
Ottawa – Everyone plays a role in reducing the plastic waste that chokes our landfills and the plastic pollution that litters our streets, shorelines, waterways, and even our food supply. Improving how plastics are made, used, and managed can help protect biodiversity, the environment and our health, strengthen sustainable economies, create jobs, and fight climate change. As Canada welcomes the …
Deputy Prime Minister on growing Canada’s small businesses
Toronto – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on growing Canada’s small businesses, said in Toronto: Good morning everyone. I am so glad to be here home in Toronto, in my own riding, in my own neighbourhood, with two wonderful colleagues, Minister Rechie Valdez, and Jean Yip. And I am really happy to be at Bateman’s. This is my local bike …
CBSA reminds private boaters of reporting requirements
Ottawa – With boating season fast approaching, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds all private boaters of their entry and reporting obligations when navigating Canadian waters or entering Canada by boat. Understanding the reporting requirements will ensure a safe and enjoyable season on the water. These are the top travel tips for boaters entering Canada: Know before you go. Before …
Celebrate Eid at Chinguacousy Park
Brampton – The city of Brampton is inviting all to attend this FREE event on Saturday, April 27, from 2-5pm at Chinguacousy Park, to celebrate Eid. The event featuring: Henna and Face Painting Cultural Displays Giveaways Games and Entertainment Live Performances Halal Food Trucks (for purchase) Bring a non-perishable food item or a new unwrapped toy in support of local …
Imfinzi plus chemotherapy doubled overall survival rate
London – Updated exploratory results from the TOPAZ-1 Phase III trial showed AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy demonstrated a clinically meaningful long-term overall survival (OS) benefit at three years for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC). These results from TOPAZ-1, which are the longest survival follow-up ever reported for a global, randomised Phase III trial in this …
Salt intake makes you prone to heart diseases
London – Many people, especially those who should limit their sodium intake due to heart health concerns, ingest more of this element than is advised daily. A recent study discovered individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) were ingesting more than twice as much sodium per day — 1,500 mg— as is advised. The study participants ingested an average of 3,096 mg …
Frank Turner announces UK tour
London – Frank Turner, the folk-punk singer-songwriter recently announced a UK tour for the summer. Accompanied by his backing band The Sleeping Souls for shows in Manchester, Leeds, Southampton, Nottingham, Glasgow, Cardiff, Birmingham, Norwich, and Oxford between July 14 and 24, Turner is set to take the road, promoting his tenth album Undefeated. His upcoming album which is slated to release …