Tag: Canada

  • Brampton Beast Announce Affiliation with Montreal Canadiens and St John’s Ice Caps

    Brampton Beast Announce Affiliation with Montreal Canadiens and St John’s Ice Caps

      BRAMPTON, ON – The Brampton Beast, proud members of the ECHL, are excited to announce the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League and St. John’s Ice Caps of the American Hockey League as their NHL and AHL affiliates. The Beast, who will be entering their third year of operations in the fall, were without…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Tips for Organizing Your Fridge

      By Reena Nerbas Laminate Floor Cleaner Dear Reena, Some time ago, I used your solution for laminate flooring. It did a wonderful job but I have misplaced the instructions. Hope to hear from you. Leslie Dear Leslie, My favorite laminate floor cleaner recipe is super because it requires no rinsing. In order to prevent…

  • Tree Canada Planting Programs

    Tree Canada Planting Programs

      Tree Canada, a charitable not-for-profit organization, is committed to working with its corporate, government, and individual partners on tree-planting programs, including providing “ReLeaf” to areas suffering damage from natural disasters, offering funding to communities for fruit-bearing trees, greening school grounds, and more. The trees we plant are a living legacy that benefits communities for decades to come. Tree Canada has several…

  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in Nova Scotia

    Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in Nova Scotia

    Friday, May 29, 2015 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today delivered the following remarks in Stellarton, Nova Scotia: “Well thank you very much everyone. “Peter, Nazanin, family, mother MacKay. “Colleagues, Member of Parliament Scott Armstrong, thanks for joining us. “I’ve heard Senator McInnis was here – there he is – Senator, good to see you. “Members…

  • How Would Proportional Representation Work in Canada?

    Fair Vote Canada says “It’s easy, just watch our videos!” Fair Vote Canada presents three concrete proposals to make Canadian elections more fair. In three stylish, live action and animated videos, hosted by Canadian voting system expert, Dennis Pilon, Canadians can get a peek at what a truly fair voting system might look like. Canadians…

  • Brief to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs on Bill-C59

    Brief to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs on Bill-C59

    OTTAWA, ON – The Royal Canadian Legion was on Parliament Hill to speak to members of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs about Bill C-59, an act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in parliament on 21 April 2015 and other measures. Please see below for the Brief to the Standing Committee on…

  • Work Underway to Move Lancaster KB882 to Edmonton

    Work Underway to Move Lancaster KB882 to Edmonton

      Assessment complete,  preservation work to be done this summer, dismantling and shipment scheduled for next spring Since announcing in late March that Avro Lancaster KB882, now located in Edmundston, NB, will be moving to the Alberta Aviation Museum in Edmonton, AB, our team has been busy preparing for the re-location. The museum has hired…

  • Piece of Manitoba Tundra in Wisconsin Zoo

    Piece of Manitoba Tundra in Wisconsin Zoo

    Retired Tundra Buggy becomes essential part of new Arctic Passage polar bear exhibit Winnipeg, May 28, 2015 – For decades, people have been coming to Northern Manitoba to experience wild polar bears, and now a piece of the province’s history has been set in place to begin a new life in Madison, Wisconsin. Frontiers North…

  • Nomination deadline for the Légion d’honneur medal has been extended to July 31, 2015

    Nomination deadline for the Légion d’honneur medal has been extended to July 31, 2015

    Veterans Affairs Canada was pleased to inform the Legion that the Government of France has extended the nomination deadline for the Légion d’honneur to July 31, 2015. The Embassy of France is looking for candidates who took part in the battles and military operations surrounding the landings in Normandy and Provence during the liberation of…

  • President’s Choice brand hummus and dip products recalled due to a toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria

    President’s Choice brand hummus and dip products recalled due to a toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria

      Ottawa, May 28, 2015 – The food recall warning issued on May 25, 2015 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling President’s Choice brand hummus and dip products from the marketplace because they…

  • Transport Canada: Takata Recalls in Canada

    Transport Canada: Takata Recalls in Canada

    Transport Canada has not received any complaints from Canadians alleging abnormal deployment of airbags supplied by Takata and is not aware of any related incidents in Canada. Auto manufacturers have also confirmed that no abnormal deployments of airbags supplied by Takata have occurred in Canada. In Canada, vehicle manufacturers are responsible for carrying out notice…

  • Liberals call on Stephen Harper to stop muzzling scientists

    Liberals call on Stephen Harper to stop muzzling scientists

    OTTAWA – Today, Liberals called on Stephen Harper’s Conservatives to end their muzzling of scientists and create a Chief Science Officer for Canada. “I have met with scientists and Canadians across the country, and it is clear they are deeply troubled by Mr. Harper’s suppressing of science and muzzling of scientists,” said Liberal Critic for…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Huntington’s Disease (Huntington’s Chorea)

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Huntington’s Disease (Huntington’s Chorea)

    The Facts Huntington’s disease, also called Huntington’s chorea, is a hereditary condition that affects the brain, specifically an area called the basal ganglia (located deep in the brain). The disease follows an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance, meaning that if one parent has the disease, each child has a 50% chance of inheriting it. Huntington’s disease…

  • Largest door-knocking initiative ever for the Liberal Party of Canada outside of an election

    Largest door-knocking initiative ever for the Liberal Party of Canada outside of an election

    OTTAWA – Team Trudeau candidates and volunteers brought the Liberal plan for fairness to the doorsteps of their communities, in a two-day canvassing initiative known as the Weekend of Action. “This weekend, candidates and volunteers called and knocked on the doors of over 200,000 Canadians across the country – more than any other weekend in…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Perfect Rice

      By Reena Nerbas Foiled! Dear Reena, How do you remove foil that is stuck to an oven bottom? Priti Dear Priti, While the following isn’t an instant solution; it is effective at removing foil without damaging the porcelain finish of your oven. In a cool oven, lay a hot, wet rag on the oven…