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Wheelchair accessible transit coming to Interlake Region of Manitoba
Manitoba — The Interlake Region of Manitoba will benefit from on-demand public transit with an investment of $97,971 from the federal government. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser and Reeve Brian N. Johnson, this project will provide residents, including seniors and persons with disabilities, with accessible public transportation options to do their day-to-day activities, such as attending medical appointments. Funding will support …
Talking about legend Norman McLaren
Ottawa – The young Norman McLaren began his filmmaking career in 1934, and the following year, two of his films won prizes at the Scottish Amateur Film Festival, where John Grierson offered him a job at the General Post Office Film Unit in London. In 1941, at the invitation of Grierson, who had become Canada’s first Government Film Commissioner, McLaren …
Brandon Barriera has Tommy John surgery
TORONTO — Left-hander Brandon Barriera, the Blue Jays’ No. 4 overall prospect, underwent a combination Tommy John surgery and internal brace procedure on his throwing elbow, the club confirmed. The procedure addressed a Grade 2 UCL tear, said Barriera’s agent, Nate Heisler, on social media. The Blue Jays expect Barriera to be sidelined for the rest of the year at least. “Really …
Health Canada confirms DNA contamination in Pfizer COVID-19 vax
Ottawa – Health Canada has confirmed the presence of DNA contamination in Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines and also confirmed that Pfizer did not disclose the contamination to the public health authority. The DNA contamination includes the Simian Virus 40 (SV40) promoter and enhancer Pfizer did not previously disclose and that some experts say is a cancer risk due to potential integration …
New rules around off-campus work hours for int`l students
Ottawa—International students enrich Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. That is why, in recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has introduced reforms to the International Student Program, to ensure system integrity while protecting students from fraud and financial vulnerability. Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that the temporary policy allowing students to work more than …
Alexander First Nation’s community centre to benefit from energy efficient upgrades
Alexander First Nation — The Social Development Centre in Alexander First Nation will be retrofitted to become a greener building thanks to the investment of over $678,000 from the federal government. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, and Alexander First Nation Tribal Administrator, Colette Arcand, the Centre will receive energy efficient upgrades to help provide a better, more sustainable gathering space …
Promoting Canadian maple syrup around world
Ottawa – Maple syrup is an iconic Canadian export, and people around the world enjoy Canada’s delicious, top-quality maple products, with exports reaching $615 million last year. To build on Canada’s strong reputation as a supplier of maple syrup in key foreign markets, Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced up to $3.6 million to the Québec Maple Syrup …