Tag: Canada

  • Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Successful Run for Food Banks

    Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Successful Run for Food Banks

    Our numbers are in and we are proud to report that over $1.1 million and 300,000 lbs of food was raised for North American food banks and food shelves! The crowds in 2014 were simply amazing – a true reflection of all the hard work put in by community volunteers. We look forward to seeing…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Using up Candy Canes

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Using up Candy Canes

    By Reena Nerbas Removing wax from fabric Dear Reena, One of my daughter’s winter gloves has melted wax on it. It is made with nylon fabric and has faux fur trim on the edge. I don’t want to wash it in the machine. How can I remove the wax? Celeste Dear Celeste, Soak the glove…

  • PM Marks Bicentennial of Sir John Alexander Macdonald’s Birth

    PM Marks Bicentennial of Sir John Alexander Macdonald’s Birth

    Canada’s First Prime Minister honoured with restored portrait and bicentennial stamp and coin at special ceremony Kingston, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited the City of Kingston, Ontario, (on January 11th) to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Right Honourable Sir John Alexander Macdonald and to pay tribute to the important role…

  • RCMP Arrest an Individual for Terrorism Offences

    OTTAWA, Jan. 12, 2015 /CNW/ – Today, following a national security criminal investigation, the RCMP Ottawa Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) arrested and charged Suliman Mohamed (D.O.B. 1993-02-16) from Ottawa with offences under Section 83.18 of the Criminal Code for Participation in the activity of a terrorist group. Additionally, the RCMP confirms that today’s…

  • Polytechnics Canada welcomes launch of the Canada Apprentice Loan

    Polytechnics Canada welcomes launch of the Canada Apprentice Loan

    VANCOUVER /CNW/ – Polytechnics Canada welcomes the launch by the Prime Minister and Minister Jason Kenney of the new Canada Apprentice Loan, announced (Thursday) at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Vancouver. BCIT, a founding member of Polytechnics Canada, provides the technical training to over 5,100 apprentices in 23 skilled trades programs each…

  • Colour this Portrait of Sir John A. Macdonald in Honour of his Birthday

    Colour this Portrait of Sir John A. Macdonald in Honour of his Birthday

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  • Sir John A. Macdonald, the “Father of Canada”

    Sir John A. Macdonald, the “Father of Canada”

    Today marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Canada’s first Prime Minister. Sir John Alexander Macdonald (Liberal-Conservative Party of Canada) was Canada’s first Prime Minister and held the office for two terms, serving from July 1, 1867, to November 5, 1873, and again from October 17, 1878, to June 6, 1891. Key accomplishments of…

  • Canadian Children Need Improved Pain Management in Emergency Departments: Study

    Canadian Children Need Improved Pain Management in Emergency Departments: Study

    Young patients across the country are being undertreated for pain, according to study by UAlberta pediatrics researcher. By Amy Hewko (Edmonton) A pediatrics professor at the University of Alberta has found that children in emergency departments across Canada are likely being undertreated for pain. Samina Ali, an associate professor of pediatrics with the Faculty of…

  • CBC: The Bitter Truth About Chocolate

    CBC: The Bitter Truth About Chocolate

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  • Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on the Terror Attacks in France

    Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on the Terror Attacks in France

    INUVIK, NWT – Liberal Party of Canada Leader, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the terror attacks in France: “This week, the world has been gripped by the horrific acts of terror in France, beginning with the attack on the French satirical newspaper, Charlie Hebdo. “On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada…

  • Toronto Rush Host Open Tryout Saturday, January 10

    Toronto Rush Host Open Tryout Saturday, January 10

    Pro Ultimate Frisbee Entering Third Year in Toronto Open Tryout Saturday, January 10, 6:00 – 9:00 pm, Lamport Stadium The Toronto Rush will be hosting their third open tryout on Saturday, January 10 from 6 – 9 pm at Lamport Stadium. Still new to the professional sport landscape in Toronto, the Rush have done a…

  • Happy Apples brand Caramel Apples Recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes

    Happy Apples brand Caramel Apples Recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes

    Ottawa – Industry is recalling Happy Apples brand Caramel Apples from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. The following products, made in the United States (US), are known to have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan and may have also been…

  • Cabinet shuffle cannot hide that Stephen Harper fails Canadian veterans

    Cabinet shuffle cannot hide that Stephen Harper fails Canadian veterans

    OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on the removal of Julian Fantino as Minister of Veterans Affairs: “This Prime Minister has rejected the sacred obligation we have to our veterans, and he handpicked a Minister who joined him in denying this obligation. Shuffling Mr. Fantino…

  • PM announces appointment of Canada’s new Ambassador to Ireland

    PM announces appointment of Canada’s new Ambassador to Ireland

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of Kevin Vickers as Canada’s new Ambassador to Ireland. Mr. Vickers will assume the position of Ambassador following the presentation of his credentials to the President of Ireland, Michael Higgins. Mr. Vickers will succeed Mr. Loyola Hearn, who was appointed Canada’s Ambassador to Ireland in 2010. Quick…

  • NDP to new Veterans Affairs Minister: time to change direction

    NDP to new Veterans Affairs Minister: time to change direction

    NDP offers list of priorities that need new minister’s urgent attention – including the immediate reopening of veteran’s offices OTTAWA/SACKVILLE – NDP leader Tom Mulcair welcomed the demotion of minister Fantino but warned that a change of direction is needed, not just a shuffle of ministers. “Our best wishes to Erin O’Toole as a new…