Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Government is accepting applications for a new grant program designed to build greater cultural awareness and more inclusive communities. The Multiculturalism, Indigenous and Inclusion Grant revitalizes the Anti-Racism Community Grant to support a broader range of projects. Projects will focus on promoting cross-cultural understanding, celebrating diverse backgrounds and helping Albertans understand the impacts of discrimination.…

Calgary and Edmonton– Alberta’s two big cities have come together to launch the Alberta Innovation Corridor, a joint initiative founded and funded by Calgary Economic Development, Innovate Edmonton and Platform Calgary, organizations responsible for growing and developing the technology startup ecosystem in our province. The Alberta Innovation Corridor will be a sustained effort to link…

School leaders and staff will now have access to more resources for the prevention of bullying, harassment and discrimination in schools. Government is providing a grant of $300,000 per year over four years to support the Respect in School program, which educates school system employees on their responsibilities to ensure students are safe from abusive…

’Tis the season of fun holiday get-togethers but unfortunately it’s also the season for not-so-joyful germs. With seasonal illness circulating, remember to protect your health and prevent illness. Get immunized: Immunization is one of the most effective ways of protecting yourself against influenza viruses already circulating in our communities. It’s not too late to be…

The province has launched an independent, external review to examine the finances and governance of the Calgary Board of Education. The financial and governance review was deemed necessary after the Calgary Board of Education demonstrated an inability to appropriately manage its finances following a series of questionable decisions. “I expect all boards to prioritize the…

Gatineau, Quebec Canadians see the costs of a changing climate all around them. Climate change is driving stronger storms, wildfires, and record-breaking heatwaves. Canadians also know that taking climate action is an enormous opportunity to create jobs and advance economic growth. A price on pollution is one of the best tools we have to fight…

Alberta’s policy expanding the use of biosimilar prescription drugs will save hundreds of millions of dollars while providing the same safe, effective treatment. Alberta will become the third province to expand the use of biosimilar medications, following British Columbia and Manitoba’s lead. Ontario recently announced that it will be consulting on biosimilars before the end…

Gatineau, QC – Canadian Transportation Agency Starting this Sunday, December 15, air passengers will have new rights under the Canadian Transportation Agency’s (CTA) Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR) Airlines flying to, from and within Canada will need to provide passengers with: compensation of up to $1,000 for flight delays or cancellations for reasons within the airlines’ control (except for…

The Alberta government is providing $8 million in new funding to increase psychosocial supports for people recovering from opioid addiction. Government will increase patient access to supports like addiction counsellors and therapists at opioid dependency clinics. These supports help Albertans develop the skills they need to achieve long-term recovery and lead healthy, successful lives. “Our government…