Toronto -Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced $1.2 billion for Toronto to buy new Line 2 subway cars. She said: “I am so thrilled to be here. And I just want to start by thanking the amazing people who work here at the TTC. When we ride the subway, we are really glad to get to school or work or …
Toronto, Giants of Africa unveil new basketball courts at Firgrove Park
Mayor Olivia Chow, Councillor Anthony Perruzza (Humber River-Black Creek) and Raptors President Masai Ujiri, co-founder of Giants of Africa, unveiled two revitalized basketball courts at Firgrove Park. The courts were officially unveiled during a community event, which also featured a youth basketball clinic conducted for boys and girls, led by NBA personnel, Raptors Development coaches and Giants of Africa coaches. …
9 federal properties highlighted for housing development
Ottawa – Everyone deserves a place to call home. However, for many across the country, home ownership and renting is out of reach due to the unprecedented housing crisis Canada is facing. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their needs, at prices they can afford. That’s why in Budget 2024 and Canada’s …
Canada lists federal lands for housing, new tool for builders
Dartmouth – Canada is facing a housing crisis that is impacting lives and communities across the country. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their needs, at prices they can afford. To support this, Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, and Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced 5 …
Toronto planning traditional and prescribed burns in High Park
Toronto – Later this month, the City of Toronto will conduct traditional and prescribed burns – used across North America – in High Park, as has happened for over two decades and as part of a long-term management plan to proactively protect rare Black Oak Savannahs. A traditional and prescribed burn is a deliberately set and carefully controlled fire that …
Oana Suteu Khintirian’s NFB doc Beyond Paper opens June 9 at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
Toronto – Oana Suteu Khintirian’s NFB-produced feature doc Beyond Paper will open on June 9 at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema in Toronto. In this visually arresting film, the director journeys around the globe to better understand how she can preserve her own heritage, as well as our collective memory. Beyond Paper grapples with essential questions at a critical moment in the history of the written word, …
Encouraging vaccine confidence in communities
Scarborough – The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recognizes that community-driven initiatives are fundamental to fostering confidence in vaccination. As such, PHAC has partnered with community organizations to support increased access to credible and culturally appropriate information and education on vaccines, helping individuals make informed vaccination choices for themselves and their families. Shaun Chen, Member of Parliament for Scarborough …
Travelling for Easter? CBSA gives tips for smoother trip
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border over the Easter long weekend. Across the country, close to 6,600 border services officers are keeping harmful goods out of Canada, while ensuring legitimate travel and trade can continue efficiently and safely. In 2022, we facilitated the arrival of over 60 million …