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Disappointing Senate Decision Exposes Transgender People to Threats and Violence
Ottawa, February 26, 2015 – Trans Equality Rights in Canada, a civil society-based coalition advocating for the rights of transgender people in Canada, is disappointed that Canada’s Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs amended Bill C-279 on Gender Identity yesterday, exempting it from applying to public spaces including bathrooms and locker rooms. “Human…
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When “Forever” Fades but the Ink Stays
PhD student develops new tattoo removal technology By Alana Milner It’s an all-too-familiar story: You meet someone. You fall in love. You show your love by getting your partner’s name tattooed on your arm. A few months or years later, your partner leaves — but your broken love remains forever inked on your bicep. Tattoos…
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Calgary to Host a Stop on TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay
Announced (Tuesday) by the organizing committee, the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice® and OLG, is coming to Calgary on July 3, 2015. “I’m excited that our city is one of only five stops outside of Ontario for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay.” said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. “Calgarians know…
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PM Harper and Bill Gates renew call to advance global Maternal, Newborn and Child health priority
Prime Minister Stephen Harper met with Bill Gates (Wednesday) in Ottawa to discuss how to further leverage the strong leadership that Canada has demonstrated in promoting maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) in order to ensure that it remains a global development priority and a prominent feature of the global post-2015 development agenda. They were…
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2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts on TSN is the Most-Watched Ever
(TSN) — The 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts was a record-breaker for TSN, with the network attracting an average audience of 566,000 viewers throughout the tournament, making the 2015 Scotties the most-watched ever, according to overnight data from Numeris.* Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones’ thrilling 6-5 gold medal victory over Alberta’s Val Sweeting in the Scotties…
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MP Barlow announces further steps to protect Canadian families from repeat violent criminals
High River – John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Macleod, today highlighted Prime Minister Harper’s announcement that the Government of Canada will introduce legislation in keeping with the commitment made in the 2013 Speech from the Throne to further protect Canadian families by ending the practice of automatic early release for repeat violent criminals.…
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RCMP Edmonton for RCMP Burnaby – Canada-Wide Warrant Issued for Burnaby Man
Burnaby, BC – Burnaby RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating James Patrick BENSON who is wanted on a BC and Canada-wide arrest warrant. A BC-wide warrant was issued against James BENSON, 34, following an alleged assault that occurred on February 10. A Canada-wide warrant was subsequently issued under the Canadian Corrections and…
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Consumer Product Update: Health Canada warns of potential risks of tattoo removal products
In Fall 2014, Health Canada received four separate incident reports concerning adverse reactions related to the use of tattoo removal products. Reported adverse reactions have included skin irritation and scarring. Tattoo removal products can include gels, creams or solutions applied topically or injected through the skin using a tattoo needle. These types of products are…
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Telus Tips to Manage your Internet Usage
Understand how you’re using your Internet service, ensure you’re on the right plan, and avoid overage charges. Activities that consume data Everything you do on the Internet consumes data. However, given the large data allowances of our Internet plans, you needn’t worry about activities like: Web browsing, online shopping Sending and receiving emails (unless…
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Telus Introduces Overage Charges for High Speed Internet Customers
This message went out February 19 2015 to their customers from Telus: TELUS is introducing clear and simple usage-based Internet charges for home Internet customers who exceed their monthly data plan allowance, starting on March 2015 bills. The new charges are designed to ensure the amount customers pay for internet service reflects their actual…
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Canada Winter Games Medal Standings – February 25, 2015
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Senator Black Speaks on Decision by President Obama to Veto Keystone Bill
OTTAWA, February 25th, 2015 – I was profoundly disappointed to learn that President Obama vetoed the Keystone XL bill sent to him by congress. As America’s largest trading partner and closest friend for decades, the President has turned a blind eye to Canada and our shared history. When it comes to Keystone XL there…
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Government calls for new proposals of projects to prevent and respond to gender-based violence
Ottawa, Ontario – On behalf of the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Macleod, invites organizations across the riding of Macleod to propose new projects that will help end violence against women and girls. The Government of Canada will be…
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Senator Black to Sponsor Bill C-21 (Red Tape Reduction Act) in Senate
OTTAWA – Alberta’s Elected Senator Doug Black is proud to be sponsoring Bill C-21, the Red Tape Reduction Act, in the Senate to reduce the administrative burdens that businesses face. Senator Black will be opening the debate on the bill at its second reading in the Senate this afternoon. The bill aims to legislate rules…
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The Countdown is on for Fast Eddy Dostaler’s “There and Back Again” Cross-Canada Run
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