Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford met community members after ice storm. He said: “I spent the day on the ground with first responders, hydro workers and the people impacted by the horrible ice storm. I saw firsthand how everyone is coming together, working around the clock to help those still in need. Ontario Corps is providing whatever personnel and …
Vancouver – An immersive cinematic experience that transforms our understanding of wildfire, Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper’s National Film Board of Canada (NFB) feature documentary Incandescence will have its US premiere at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which takes place February 4 to 15, 2025. Wildfires are burning with increasing intensity around the world. Following the rhythms of the seasons, Incandescence weaves on-the-ground footage with extraordinary stories of courage and community. Made in collaboration with firefighters and impacted communities, the film takes shape from …
Brampton – Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown visited Brampton Steelheads game honouring first responders. He said: “Ontario Hockey League is passionate, fast and exciting hockey. Let’s cheer on our local team!”
Toronto – An immersive cinematic experience that transforms our understanding of wildfire, Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper’s National Film Board of Canada (NFB) feature documentary Incandescence will have its world premiere at the 25th Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival in Toronto, which takes place this year from October 15 to 20. Wildfires are burning with increasing intensity around the world. Following the rhythms of the seasons, Incandescence weaves stunning on-the-ground footage with extraordinary stories of survival and adaptation. Made in collaboration with firefighters and impacted communities, the …
Ottawa – Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement: “Wildfires continue to be a danger across Canada, including in northern Manitoba, where wildfires are threatening a number of First Nations communities. In my role as Minister …
Ottawa – Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement: “Wildfires have been extremely active during the past few days in Alberta and the risk to communities continues to be significant due to the number of fires, …
Ottawa – Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement: “The Government of Canada, our Government Operations Centre and public safety officials are closely following the developments in Labrador City, where an out-of-control wildfire is burning very …
Florida – Bobbie Jean Carter died of fatal overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine at 41. First responders discovered her unresponsive in bathroom of her Tampa, Florida residence on the morning of December 23. Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.
Winnipeg — The retrofitting of two buildings will create detox services at Lighthouse Mission, after an investment of more than $2.3 million from the federal government. Announced by MP Ben Carr, this project will help address the shortage of crisis detox beds in Winnipeg. This funding will support Lighthouse Mission expanding the services it provides to people in need in …
Ottawa – Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Thanksgiving: “Today, as we mark Thanksgiving, Canadians across the country will gather with friends and family to celebrate the abundance of harvest season and send our gratitude to the people who helped us when we needed it most this past year. This year, Canadians had each other’s backs, …
