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CP Recognizes Rail Safety Week, Asks Everyone to Take the Safe Route Home
Calgary, AB – Canadian Pacific (CP) and the CP Police Service (CPPS) will be educating the public throughout Rail Safety Week (April 25 – May 1) about the importance of safe, smart decisions in and around railway property, 365 days a year. In conjunction with Operation Lifesaver and other stakeholders, CP is reminding motorists, cyclists and…
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MP John Barlow on Doctor Assisted Dying Bill
April 2016 Doctor Assisted Dying is one of the most important and difficult issues I have had to address during my time as a Member of Parliament. I have looked to the residents of Foothills for input and direction in dealing with a highly complex and deeply sensitive issue. It was clear at the open…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Squirrels in the Garden
By Reena Nerbas Nuisance Squirrels Dear Reena, How can I prevent squirrels from eating the plants on my balcony? Is there something that will repel them? Thank you, Bonnie Dear Bonnie, What works for one squirrel will not necessarily work for them all; here are some effective solutions to try. Begin by distracting your furry…
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Jean Calls on Notley and Feds to Speak out Against Planned Tanker Ban, Support Line 3
EDMONTON, AB: (Tuesday), Wildrose Leader Brian Jean once again called on Premier Rachel Notley to state her position on a planned tanker ban on British Columbia’s north coast, and also asked for the federal Liberal government to reverse its long-standing opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline and to formally approve the Enbridge Line 3 replacement. As…
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Minister Dion Announces Further Support to Help Address Aftermath of 1986 Chornobyl Nuclear Accident
Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada will continue to support international efforts dealing with the containment and safe storage of radioactive materials resulting from the 1986 accident at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, in Ukraine, with a contribution of $3.6 million. Canada’s contribution to…
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the Death of Canadian John Ridsdel
Kananaskis, Alberta 25 April 2016 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Canadian John Ridsdel: “I am outraged by the news that a Canadian citizen, John Ridsdel, held hostage in the Philippines since September 21, 2015, has been killed at the hands of his captors. “Canada condemns without…
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Parachute and State Farm Continue Partnership for Driver Safety
TORONTO – Parachute, the national charity dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives, would like to take the opportunity to thank State Farm for its generous support. As a leading insurer in Canada, State Farm partners with Parachute to engage communities in becoming safer and more aware of the risks that face them. Young driver safety…
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Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada and Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health on the first positive case of sexually transmitted Zika Virus
April 25, 2016 – Today, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care are confirming the first positive case of Zika virus transmitted sexually in Canada. Testing at PHAC’s National Microbiology Laboratory confirmed the case. The individual from Ontario is suspected to have contracted the virus from a…
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Celebration of Canada’s Finest Photographers Continues in Latest Canada Post Stamp Series
OTTAWA – Canada Post continues its celebration of Canada’s best photographers of the past 150 years with the release today of the fourth issue of stamps in a five-year series. This stamp issue includes the work of 7 important Canadian photographers past and present whose imagery has become integral to Canada’s rich photographic mosaic. Leading…
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Canadian Open Judo Championships 2016 to be Held in Calgary
12 – 15 May Calgary Olympic Oval Judo Canada’s National Open Championship competition will showcase 700+ Canadian athletes including more than 100 black belt competitors. Calgary: An impressive number of competitors from all parts of Canada will take part in the Canadian Open Judo Championships at Calgary’s Olympic Oval. This is a unique and unprecedented…
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Red Cross Responds to Strong Earthquake in Ecuador
The Red Cross is responding to a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Ecuador that has so far claimed hundreds of lives and injured more than 588 people. Hundreds of Ecuador Red Cross volunteers are providing First Aid and supporting search and rescue following the strong earthquake that struck Ecuador’s Pacific coast late on Saturday, April 16.…
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Happy Earth Day – #Rooting4Trees!
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The Flowers Miss the Bees
University of Alberta By Sarah Pratt, U of A We can thank bees for one of every three bites of food we eat. Bees pollinate crops that range from blueberries and cherries to almonds, squash and coffee beans. Bees also help ecosystems thrive by encouraging a diversity of plants, keeping water and soil healthy, and…
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Long Health-care Wait Times Costing Canadians Time and Money
Long wait times (and their consequences) shouldn’t be the price we pay for a universal health-care By Bacchus Barua, Senior economist, The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C. / Troy Media/ – An unfortunate reality of Canadian health care, is that long wait times that have characterized it for years have made us come to accept delayed treatment as…
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the 90th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada: “Today, Sophie, our children, and I join Canadians across the country to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada. “I am deeply mindful of Her Majesty’s…
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