Category: Lifestyle

– Tim Hortons 130 King – New restaurant will offer guests unique experiences featuring 12 handcrafted Dream Donuts, seven different coffee brewing methods and premium sandwiches and soups TORONTO – On July 25 – the doors opened at Tim Hortons 130 King – the company’s first‑ever innovation café. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at the base of…

OTTAWA – Earlier this month, the federal government announced that Canada has successfully met – and significantly surpassed – its commitment to protect 10% of its ocean territory. This achievement comes with the announcement of interim protection for Canada’s newest and largest Marine Protected Area (MPA), Tuvaijuittuq, which covers 5.55% of Canada’s ocean territory. “Today’s…

EDMONTON – A recent announcement by the provincial government that 50% of funding allocated to public libraries in Alberta has been frozen pending review has prompted the Green Party of Alberta to register its concern. Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes, Leader of the Green Party of Alberta, says “Public libraries are essential to the well-being of our communities. They…

Enhancements to the curtailment policy will help ensure Alberta gets fair value for its oil while continuing to fight for increased market access. Because of continuing pipeline delays, including Enbridge Line 3, these changes provide government a way to work with affected producers to manage production through 2020, as required. The updated policy provides more…

Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra held auditions for new Concertmaster and Principal Second Violin last weekend. We are excited to announce that, following twos round of exciting auditions, Eva Toncheva has been appointed the new Concertmaster of the RMSO. Eva Toncheva obtained her Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance jointly from the University of Lethbridge and the…

See how WorldSkills shaped the lives of SAIT’s 2009 competitors The Black Eyed Peas were topping the Billboard charts, a rideshare company called UberCab was just getting its start and Barack Obama had been sworn in as 44th President of the United States. The year was 2009, and a pre-Nenshi Calgary was set to welcome…

A new Conservative government will put $4000 back in the pockets of new parents Toronto, ON – Today, the Hon. Andrew Scheer, the Leader of Canada’s Conservatives, revealed that, if elected Prime Minister this October, a new Conservative government would make maternity benefits tax-free. “Having a child is an exciting milestone in any person’s life, but it…

“Art adds to a community, attracts a core of people who are creative and brings new ideas. Artists have energy, enthusiasm and attract more of the same which is a really wonderful thing for a community to have. Alberta needs more arts now more than ever.” Landscape painters will invade Rosebud, AB on September 6th…

In the middle of the bustling community of St Albert, high up on Mission Hill sits the oldest building in Alberta: Father Lacombe Chapel. Established in 1861 by Father Albert Lacombe and Bishop Tache of the Oblate of Mary Immaculate missionary, this early Western Canada settlement offers a glimpse into life in the 1860s. We…

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Minister’s Awards of Excellence in Child Development. Every year, the Alberta government recognizes outstanding child development professionals who excel in supporting healthy growth and development of children. Albertans are encouraged to nominate an individual, team or program for making a positive difference in the lives of their…

Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Canadian Armed Forces paid tribute to Canada’s Fallen in Afghanistan during a rededication ceremony of the Kandahar Cenotaph in the Afghanistan Memorial Hall at National Defence Headquarters (Carling) Ottawa. The ceremony provided an opportunity for family and friends of Canada’s Fallen to commemorate the legacy…

UPDATE We have some really good news to share! Thanks to Diana’s loving care, our staff, volunteers and the encouraging words people have sent us from around the world, we’re happy to share that our littlest King Penguin gained 140% of its body weight (growing from 185g to 440g) in week 2. This is double…

Canada, with its geographical vastness and resource riches, is one of the foremost countries in the global mining industry. Barrick Gold is Canada’s largest mining firm, coming in at number 11 in PwC’s 2019 ranking of the Top 40 global mining companies by market capitalization. Other Canadian entries in the Top 40 were Teck Resources,…

Work to modernize and strengthen the education system has taken another step forward with the release of supporting regulations for the Education Act. The legislation comes into force on Sept. 1. “I’m excited about the future of education in Alberta. The new Education Act will support academic excellence, education choice and leading-edge learning. We understand there are many…