This Summer, Come and Discover Rideau Hall!
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – May 17, 2013) – Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston invite members of the public to discover Rideau Hall, the official residence and workplace of Canada’s governors general, in Ottawa. Open to the public year-round, Rideau Hall will feature special events and activities [...]
Harper Government Announces Safe Food for Canadians Action Plan
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN–(Marketwired – May 17, 2013) – Building on its long-standing commitment to food safety, the Harper Government unveiled its Safe Food for Canadians Action Plan today. The Action Plan aims to further improve Canada’s food safety system by strengthening food safety rules, more effective inspection, a renewed commitment to service and more information for [...]
Take a ride to the wild side! Parks Canada teams up with Parkbus
TORONTO, May 18, 2013 /CNW/ – Outdoor enthusiasts queued up early this morning for a ride to an incredible nationally protected national park. These early risers were the first Greater Toronto Area (GTA) residents to take advantage of the new regular Parkbus service from downtown Toronto to Bruce Peninsula National Park. In a short pre-boarding [...]
editorial: Should Mayor Rob Ford have a drug test?
KJ Mullins-Toronto: At least three reporters, two from the Toronto Star and one from Gawker, have reportedly watched a video on a cell phone of what appears to be Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking a substance from what they believe is a crack pipe. The video allegedly was filmed at a residence on Dixon Road [...]
Keeping on the go: Driving safely as you age
OTTAWA, May 17, 2013 /CNW/ – In celebration of National Road Safety Week, the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) is proud to have developed a new resource for older drivers, their families and healthcare professionals that include an Older Driver’s Safety website and a new series of brochures entitled “Keeping on the go: Driving [...]
Challenging Homophobia and Transphobia Still Vital for Ontario Campuses
TORONTO, May 17, 2013 /CNW/ – Despite strides in enshrining legal rights for queer and trans people in Ontario, students continue to face homophobia and transphobia on college and university campuses and in their communities. May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. “Whether queer and trans students are facing homophobia and transphobia in [...]
Take a Break this Long Weekend with Off-Peak Electricity Rates
TORONTO, May 17, 2013 /CNW/ – The first long weekend of the season is (finally) here, and it can be a busy time. Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited (Toronto Hydro) is reminding customers to take a break and enjoy OFF-PEAK rates – the lowest electricity price all weekend long. The following dates are designated OFF-PEAK at 6.7 cents/kWh [...]
What a difference a week makes
Last week, the Ontario government celebrated National Nursing Week This week, it is allowing more Registered Nurse cuts SCARBOROUGH, ON, May 17, 2013 /CNW/ – New information about the latest cuts of Registered Nurses (RNs) at The Scarborough Hospital, coming less than a week after National Nursing Week celebrations concluded, is further evidence that the [...]
Mission Complete! Double Amputee Spencer West Crosses Finish Line of 11-day / 300 Km Trek from Edmonton to Calgary in Support of Free The Children
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – May 16, 2013) -Today, double amputee Spencer West has successfully completed Free The Children’s We Walk 4Water presented by SUBWAY® restaurants, an 11-day, 300 km trek – on his hands and in his wheelchair – from Edmonton to Calgary to raise money for the charity’s year-long Water Initiative, while walking in solidarity [...]
Minister Ashfield Congratulates New Conservation and Protection Officers
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – May 16, 2013) -The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today extended his congratulations to the 2013 graduating class of fishery officers and welcomed them to the Conservation and Protection Branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The graduates have completed a 17 week classroom training program which includes a nine-week [...]