Prince Edward Island — A new recreation centre will be built in Scotchfort after a combined investment of $17 million through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program from the federal government and the Government of Prince Edward Island. This was announced by Minister Lawrence MacAulay, MLA Sidney MacEwen, and Chief Roderick W. Gould Jr. The new centre will …
Ottawa – In Canada, 14,000 children under the age of 15 die each year from a rare disease. With more than 7,000 known rare diseases, it is essential for researchers from across the country to work together to improve the health outcomes of all children and teens living with a rare disease. That is why, Mark Holland, Minister of Health, …
Gatineau – The experts from Environment and Climate Change Canada provided an outlook for Canada’s upcoming winter season, which is expected to bring higher-than-normal temperatures across the country. El Niño conditions, which contributed to extreme global temperatures during the summer and autumn of 2023, are expected to continue through this winter season. El Niño conditions are due to natural variability …
Halifax – Atlantic Canada’s life sciences sector attracts international investment and creates export opportunities that diversify our economy and create highly skilled jobs. In Nova Scotia, the Government of Canada is helping six life sciences companies seize new opportunities to grow their businesses. Federal government supports innovative life sciences companies. Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, announced repayable contributions …
Ottawa – Canada is facing an unrelenting and tragic toxic drug and overdose crisis that has left no community untouched. Family members, friends, and neighbours are losing their lives to one of the most serious public health crises in our country’s history. The national data release on opioid and stimulant-related harms tells us that this crisis continues. According to the latest …
