Tag: Canada

  • Harper Government Launches Call for Proposals to Help Conserve Canada’s National Historic Sites

    Harper Government Launches Call for Proposals to Help Conserve Canada’s National Historic Sites

    Ottawa, Ontario – (Yesterday), the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the next call for proposals for Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing Program. The Program conserves Canada’s built heritage by helping to ensure Canada’s historic sites can be enjoyed by future generations. Since 2009, the program…

  • Legion Responds to Cabinet Shuffle

    Legion Responds to Cabinet Shuffle

    Legion will be seeking action on ACVA Recommendations from the New VAC Minister Legion Welcomes New Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada OTTAWA, ON, 05 January 2015 – The Royal Canadian Legion welcomes the announcement of a new Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada and hopes this move will bring better action from the current government to…

  • PM Announces Changes to the Ministry: National Defence and Veterans Affairs

    PM Announces Changes to the Ministry: National Defence and Veterans Affairs

    Ottawa, Ontario – 5 January 2015 Introduction Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the following changes to the Ministry at a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall: The Honourable Julian Fantino, as Associate Minister of National Defence, will support the Minister of National Defence in the areas of arctic sovereignty, information technology security and foreign intelligence,…

  • Canada’s Political Leaders on the Shooting in Paris

    Canada’s Political Leaders on the Shooting in Paris

    Twitter is buzzing with news of the shooting at a weekly satirical newspaper in Paris, “Charlie Hebdo”. NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair made this statement on Twitter: Shocked and disgusted by the news of a mass shooting in Paris. The world mourns with the families of the victims of this senseless violence. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau…

  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on shooting at offices of French news magazine in Paris

    Ottawa, Ontario 7 January 2015 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the shooting that occurred in Paris, France: “I am angered and saddened to hear of the terrorist attack today in the offices of the Parisian news magazine “Charlie Hebdo,” which has killed at least 12 individuals, including two police officers.…

  • Help Someone Quit Smoking

    Help Someone Quit Smoking

    The decision to quit smoking must be made by the person who smokes, for their own reasons and in their own time. You can’t do it for them. While pressure from friends or family rarely works, there are ways you can help make their quitting process a little easier. Tips for family and friends Before…

  • Prime Minister Stephen Harper Highlights Government’s 2014 Achievements

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper Highlights Government’s 2014 Achievements

    Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement highlighting some of the Government’s major accomplishments in 2014: “I am proud of what our Government has achieved for hard working Canadians and their families in 2014. “Our Government announced measures that will put considerable money back in the pockets of Canadians through the…

  • Canada’s National Junior Team wins gold medal at 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship

    Canada’s National Junior Team wins gold medal at 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship

    TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s National Junior Team has won the gold medal at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship after a 5-4 win over Russia in the gold medal game Monday night at the Air Canada Centre. Max Domi (Toronto, Ont./London, OHL) led the Canadian offence with a goal and two assists, Anthony Duclair (Laval,…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Deep Fried Turkey

      By Reena Nerbas Faded Granite Sink Dear Reena, We have a seven year old Sil Granite sink. Its color has really faded. Before it was a very matt black now it is a very faded black with white smears streaks. We used a color enhancer product provided when I bought the sink. I have used…

  • Recruiting In-Demand, Skilled Immigrants to Canada

    Recruiting In-Demand, Skilled Immigrants to Canada

    Express Entry will contribute to Canada’s economic growth and international competitiveness Ottawa — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today celebrated the successful launch of Express Entry – a highly anticipated new application management system designed to get people with the skills to succeed in Canada’s economy here faster than ever. Starting today, skilled…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Honey Power

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Honey Power

    By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Spot on Leather Chair Dear Reena, I own a beautiful black leather chair that I somehow got a drop of nail polish or superglue on. I am not sure which it is. Do you have a solution in your magic bag that will work on either? – Terrie Dear Terrie, Although…

  • LED Lights Aren’t Just For The Holidays!

    LED Lights Aren’t Just For The Holidays!

    By Ian Andrew, Greener Ideal We’re currently in that period when many people are taking down their holiday decorations. But while most of the modern Christmas lights now use LEDs, the most eco-friendly lighting option available, many don’t consider that this is something that should be used in their household outside of the holiday season. The…

  • ET Canada Hits a High Note with Viewers on New Year’s Eve

    ET Canada Hits a High Note with Viewers on New Year’s Eve

    Over 4.2 million Canadians tuned in to the live broadcast to ring in the New Year Download images of the show here: http://we.tl/xHXYFpKLQo For additional photography and press kit materials visit: shawmedia.ca and follow us on Twitter at @ETCanada /@GlobalTV_PR / @shawmediaTV_PR  TORONTO, Jan. 2, 2015 /CNW/ – ET Canada‘s New Year’s Eve at Niagara Falls…

  • The Most Common Distracted Driving Mistakes that can Kill

    The Most Common Distracted Driving Mistakes that can Kill

    By Lisa Smith, Kanetix Cars are meant for driving, and modern vehicles are made with all kinds of safety features that are designed to keep you and your passengers safe. That said, no matter how safe a vehicle is, there are no guarantees. Collisions occur every day here in Canada, in the United States, and…

  • Canada holds off United States, wins group at WJC

    Canada holds off United States, wins group at WJC

    By Mike G. Morreale – NHL.com Staff Writer MONTREAL — Max Domi not only helped the Canadian National Junior Team continue its preliminary-round mastery of the United States at the IIHF World Junior Championship, but he ended his night with an entire arena chanting his name. Domi (Arizona Coyotes), who was named Canada’s player of…