Canadians can cross Canada-US border with a rental vehicle from the United States
OTTAWA, May 17, 2012 /CNW/ – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, and Ryan Leef, the Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today [...]
National Lifejacket Day: Canadian Red Cross urges Canadians to wear their lifejackets this summer
May 17, 2012 No Comment
OTTAWA, May 17, 2012 /CNW/ – As we mark National Lifejacket Day on May 17, the Canadian Red Cross is urging Canadians to wear their lifejackets. Each year, more than 160 Canadians drown while boating. Nearly 90 per cent are not properly wearing lifejackets. “Almost 40 per cent of boating fatalities occur when a lifejacket [...]
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Environmental Defence urges consumers to avoid triclosan TORONTO, May 16, 2012 /CNW/ – The first data on levels of the chemical triclosan were released today to reveal widespread body pollution in Canadian adults. Seven of eight people tested had the antibacterial chemical in their bodies—with levels higher than those toxic to fish and algae. Environmental [...]
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-New Study Shows Greenbelt Jobs Are Economic Assets- TORONTO, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ – A new study released today shows that jobs are flourishing across the Greenbelt. This resource rich region of Ontario is more than vibrant countryside, it is a considerable contributor to the job market and leads to significant tax revenues for all [...]
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Canadians can now use Visa cards at Tim Hortons restaurants and Visa Debit online at www.timhortons.com TORONTO, May 15, 2012 /CNW/ – Visa and Tim Hortons are pleased to announce that starting today, Canadians can use Visa credit and prepaid cards to purchase coffee, breakfast, lunchor other menu items in restaurant and at the drive-thru, [...]
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All LCBO stores will be closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 21. TORONTO, May 14, 2012 /CNW/ – As with most government offices, LCBO’s Toronto head office will also close on Victoria Day. Some agency stores will observe their normal business hours on May 21. Agency stores are locally-owned retailers that contract with LCBO to [...]
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Heritage Helmet Art Project Honours Queen’s York Rangers Patrick Connors – Aurora: On May 9, the second annual Lieutenant Governor Simcoe’s Levee in Honour of Our Rangers took place at the beautifully restored Church Street School in Aurora. The evening began with His Honour The Honourable David Charles Onley, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, greeting [...]
Continue reading …The Canadian Mental Health Association applauds Canada’s first-ever mental health strategy
May 11, 2012 No Comment
New strategy provides broad vision but will require a truly coordinated, adequately funded implementation plan to result in real improvements for Canadians The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) applauds the Mental Health Commission of Canada for spearheading the development of Canada’s first-ever mental health strategy. The strategy release is timely given this week is CMHA’s [...]
Continue reading …Harper Government Unveils Itinerary of the 2012 Royal Tour of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall
May 11, 2012 No Comment
OTTAWA, May 11, 2012 /CNW/ – The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced the full itinerary of the Royal Tour of Canada by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. “This special Diamond Jubilee Tour will include a range of events, from large public [...]
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OTTAWA, May 9, 2012 /CNW/ – On Thursday May 10, 2012, thousands of Canadians will gather in Ottawa on Parliament Hill for the 15th National March for Life to demand legal protection for all human beings from the time of conception to the moment of natural death. The event marks the infamous passing of Trudeau’s [...]
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