Tag: Canada

  • Get that Glow of Giving Well

    Get that Glow of Giving Well

    Black Friday and Cyber Monday may leave bargain hunters satisfied. Who doesn’t like a good deal? But there’s another way to feel good while also doing good for others in the pre-holiday frenzy. On December 2 this year, an event called Giving Tuesday marks a global celebration filled with activities to support charities. But it’s…

  • Don’t Injure your Back, even when Knitting

    Don’t Injure your Back, even when Knitting

    If you enjoy the cozy feeling of knitting during winter, be aware that this hobby requires repetitive motion – and much like typing, sewing, or any other repetitive task, a long season of knitting can lead to a variety of injuries. The Ontario Chiropractic Association has compiled a few tips and techniques to help knitters…

  • 51% percent of Canadian teens say they have been hit or nearly hit while walking

    51% percent of Canadian teens say they have been hit or nearly hit while walking

    Pedestrians being asked to take a Moment of Silence when crossing the street TORONTO, November 17, 2014 — More than half of Canadian teenagers (51%), between the ages of 13 – 18, said they have been hit or nearly hit by a vehicle while walking, according to survey results released today from Parachute and FedEx…

  • Senator Doug Black says innovation key to unlocking market access for Canada’s resources

    Senator Doug Black says innovation key to unlocking market access for Canada’s resources

    CALGARY, Nov. 21, 2014 – In remarks before a meeting of business and political leaders at the 3rd Annual Canadian Economic Club’s Energy Summit, Alberta elected Senator Doug Black says innovation is fundamental to the future success of the Canadian energy industry. “We will not achieve our market access goals in Canada if we do…

  • Canada, United States and Mexico Work Together to Promote Toy Safety

    Canada, United States and Mexico Work Together to Promote Toy Safety

    In North America, Black Friday is increasingly becoming one of the busiest holiday shopping days of the year. This year, Black Friday is November 28 and Canada, the United States and Mexico are working cooperatively to remind consumers about the importance of toy safety. Today, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health,…

  • Egale Canada Human Rights Trust Calls On Senate to Pass Gender Identity Bill on 16th Transgender Day of Remembrance

    TORONTO – Violence, or the threat of violence, based on gender identity or gender expression remains a reality for trans communities everywhere, which have recorded 226 murders—including 2 in Canada—since commemorating the annual Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20th) last year. Over 1600 murders have been reported in 62 countries between 2008 and 2014, with…

  • Land donation from estate of Sir William Van Horne to NCC helps wild Atlantic salmon

    Land donation from estate of Sir William Van Horne to NCC helps wild Atlantic salmon

    St. John’s, NL – The Nature Conservancy of Canada in Newfoundland and Labrador has finalized a landmark project with interesting natural and historical significance. The Nature Conservancy of Canada in Newfoundland and Labrador has finalized a landmark project with interesting natural and historical significance. The not-for-profit, land conservation organization has officially conserved a 606 acre…

  • CWF Scholarships for Students of Conservation

    CWF Scholarships for Students of Conservation

    Are you pursuing a career in conservation? The Canadian Wildlife Federation would like to help with your education! Scholarships At CWF our journey has been about creating awareness, education and action for habitat and wildlife. Along the way, we take pride in recognizing the efforts of individuals who strive to make a difference towards this…

  • Family Prosperity Plan benefits Canadians

    Shared by John Barlow, MP for Macleod The Conservative Government recently introduced The Family Prosperity Plan, a comprehensive benefit package which will impact approximately 4 million Canadian families. The Family Prosperity Plan includes the Family Tax Cut, a federal tax credit allowing a higher-income spouse to transfer up to $50,000 of taxable income to a…

  • Get out and Enjoy Canada’s Winter Wonderland

    Get out and Enjoy Canada’s Winter Wonderland

    For many Canadians, scarves, mitts, boots and gloves have become fashion must-haves as the last leaves of autumn were followed by the first snow over the past week. For many of us, the thought of dealing with slush and ice on top of fighting a cold sounds pretty depressing. But before begging for summer’s return,…

  • 102nd Grey Cup to be the most social #GreyCup ever

    102nd Grey Cup to be the most social #GreyCup ever

    CFL.ca Staff #GreyCup TORONTO — The Canadian Football League has plans to make the 102nd Grey Cup in Vancouver the most social Grey Cup in its storied history. “For decades, the Grey Cup has been one of the most social events in Canada every year,” said CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon. “But this year, we plan to…

  • CTF: Irvin Leroux Asks For Your Help

    CTF: Irvin Leroux Asks For Your Help

    Posted by Jordan Bateman, Canadian Taxpayers Federation The following is a letter from Irvin Leroux, who is fighting the Canada Revenue Agency in court. I’m the little guy that has been fighting a David and Goliath battle against the Canada Revenue Agency for the past 18 years. In 1996 the CRA decided to audit me. …

  • Niagara Parks and Canadian Wildlife Federation Partner Together

    Niagara Parks and Canadian Wildlife Federation Partner Together

    The Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) and the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) are pleased to announce they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), designed to support and enhance the stewardship and conservation practices, as well as public outreach and educational programming of both organizations. According to NPC Chair Janice Thomson, “This MOU will be…

  • Canada Council of the Arts: The Best Canadian Books of 2014 Revealed

    Canada Council of the Arts: The Best Canadian Books of 2014 Revealed

    Ottawa, November 18, 2014 – The Canada Council for the Arts announced today the 14 winners of the 2014 Governor General’s Literary Awards. See the full list below. “By celebrating the GG literary awards, we want to highlight the work of Canada’s best authors, illustrators and translators. The voices of these artists and thinkers are…

  • CTV: Saskatchewan Mom Gives Birth in Hawaii; Stork Delivers Whopping Bill

    CTV: Saskatchewan Mom Gives Birth in Hawaii; Stork Delivers Whopping Bill

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