Tag: Canada

  • Youth ‘TIFFed’ About Smoking in Movies

    Youth ‘TIFFed’ About Smoking in Movies

    Canadian Cancer Society youth advocates want all future youth-rated movies to be smoke-free TORONTO /CNW/ – In 2013, 86% of top-grossing movies with tobacco were youth-rated (G, PG, 14A) in Ontario. This is a serious issue as research shows that the more youth see smoking in movies the more likely they are to try smoking.…

  • RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee

    Edmonton, AB – The RCMP is looking for Alberta youth between the ages of 13 and 17 to join its National Youth Advisory Committee (NYAC). The deadline for applying is September 19, 2014. “The RCMP serves a diverse range of Alberta communities – rural, aboriginal, small towns and boom towns,” said S/Sgt. Dean Hamm of…

  • 2014 CCMA Awards Show proves that Country rocks in Edmonton

    2014 CCMA Awards Show proves that Country rocks in Edmonton

    September 7, 2014 (Edmonton, AB) – The 2014 Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) Awards Show, hosted by Jann Arden and Rick Mercer, celebrated eight CCMA Award categories in a televised ceremony, live from Rexall Place in Edmonton. The 2014 CCMA Awards Show was broadcast across Canada on CBC-TV at 8:00pm (8:30pm NT) and 10:00pm EST…

  • Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to be Exploration Lead on NASA Underwater Mission

    Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to be Exploration Lead on NASA Underwater Mission

    Longueuil, Quebec – (September 8th), Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen splashes down to the Aquarius habitat where he will live and work for seven days as part of the NEEMO 19 (NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations) international aquanaut crew. Jeremy will serve as Exploration Lead, guiding the crew in the planning and execution…

  • Franklin Expedition Wreck Discovery

    Franklin Expedition Wreck Discovery

    OTTAWA, September 9, 2014 – John Geiger, Chief Executive Officer of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), is hailing the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition’s discovery of one of the ships belonging to the 1845‐48 British Arctic Expedition commanded by Sir John Franklin. “This is one of the two most important undiscovered shipwrecks in the world.…

  • RCMP Kelowna – Missing Person to locate – Starr HARVEY

    RCMP Kelowna – Missing Person to locate – Starr HARVEY

    Kelowna RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Kelowna resident. Starr HARVEY was last seen August 14, 2014. Since her disappearance, police have followed up on several leads and possible sightings, however Starr HARVEY remains missing. Description of Starr HARVEY: First Nations female 15 years 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) 128…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Readers’ Solutions

    By Reena Nerbas Readers Share Their Best Household Solutions! • To repair a plastic toy, use the flame of a candle to heat the metal end of a knife. Hold the hot knife against both pieces of the toy to melt it back together. Submitted By: Allan • Avoid pouring grease from cooking down the…

  • Strategies for using ETFs

    Strategies for using ETFs

    By Kim Inglis Independent research and consultancy firm ETFGI reports there are 5,410 exchange-traded products (ETPs) globally, with 10,477 listings from 222 providers listed on 60 exchanges. These ETPs represent US$2.62 trillion as at the end of July. The most popular ETP is the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). These open-ended funds combine the benefits of…

  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada welcoming the new Premier-Designate of Alberta

    Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada welcoming the new Premier-Designate of Alberta

    Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement after Jim Prentice was confirmed as the Premier-Designate of Alberta: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Premier-Designate Jim Prentice on his selection as Leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta. “I look forward to working with Mr. Prentice on…

  • War Amps Key Tags Help Amputees “Then And Now”

    War Amps Key Tags Help Amputees “Then And Now”

    The War Amps began its 2014 key tag mailing to Canadian residents in January with the theme “Then and Now.” This is illustrated through the story of Meaghan, a multiple amputee member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. In the letter accompanying the key tags, Meaghan describes how The War Amps has provided…

  • Letter to the Editor: Young Amputee Thanks Supporters

    Letter to the Editor: Young Amputee Thanks Supporters

    Dear Editor, I lost both of my legs below the knee due to meningitis and was enrolled at the age of ten in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend The War Amps 2014 Western Seminar in Winnipeg as a Junior Counsellor. The Seminar brought together child amputees…

  • Senator Doug Black Applauds Canada’s Premiers for Their Energy Leadership

    Senator Doug Black Applauds Canada’s Premiers for Their Energy Leadership

    OTTAWA, Sept. 4, 2014 – The time is now to advance Canada as a global energy leader, and Canada’s premiers are wise to have decided to finalize an energy strategy for 2015. “I am so pleased with this outcome as it reflects what I believe is so important for Canada, what I am advocating at…

  • Supporting Canadian Books

    Supporting Canadian Books

    Government of Canada provides multi-year support for Wordfest Calgary – Wordfest will receive $150,000 in support of the 19th and 20th editions of its annual writers’ festival, as well as off-festival programming that will take place throughout the year. Joan Crockatt, Member of Parliament (Calgary Centre), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable…

  • New deal improves labour mobility for apprentices

    New deal improves labour mobility for apprentices

    Alberta and Nova Scotia have signed an agreement in principle to ensure apprenticeship training is transferable between both provinces. This agreement will improve the recognition of in-province training, allow for the recognition of apprenticeship work experience hours and enhance labour mobility for apprentices in both provinces. Marc MacNeil, a third year pipe fitter apprentice from…

  • Red Deer to Host Canada Winter Games in 2019

    Red Deer to Host Canada Winter Games in 2019

    It’s official! Red Deer has been named the host city for the 2019 Canada Winter Games today….and they were ready! Congratulations Red Deer! The 2015 Games will be held in Prince George, BC from February 13th to March 1st, 2015. Get ready to cheer on our athletes!