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APTN National News July 26, 2021 – First Indigenous governor general, Yukon safe consumption site
Credit: APTN News Tonight on APTN National News: Canada’s first Indigenous governor general is officially sworn in. Yukon government plans for a safe consumption site to tackle opioid crisis. Grassy Narrows First Nation receives $69.8 million to address decades-old mercury problem. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way.
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YT Government: Innovative and Renewable Energy Initiative expanded to support more community projects
27/07/2021 The Government of Yukon is extending and expanding the Innovative and Renewable Energy Initiative with changes that will make the fund more accessible and reduce the territory’s reliance on fossil fuels. The popular initiative will also receive $1 million in additional annual funding, bringing the total to $2.5 million per year, to support more […]
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Media Advisory – Ontario Place Summer Live Music Festival to Kick off July 29th
TORONTO, July 27, 2021 – Ontario Place has partnered with Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Fest (TUJF) and SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival to offer Ontario’s longest summer live music festival this year, at our beautiful waterfront location. The Ontario Place Summer Live Music Festival will begin July 29th and run through to September 6th. Performances […]
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MACY: Youth Ambassador Advisory Squad unveils The Re-Right Project, with first of 42 murals dedicated to children’s rights
WINNIPEG, TREATY ONE TERRITORY, HOME OF THE METIS NATION – The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth’s Youth Ambassador Advisory Squad (YAAS!) has revealed the first of 42 planned murals dedicated to children’s rights, all of which will be located throughout Manitoba. For more than a year, YAAS! has been hard at work developing The […]
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Ontario Increasing Community Programs to Prevent Youth Violence and Human Trafficking
July 27, 2021 New local programs supporting youth at risk of experiencing violence and victimization OTTAWA – The Ontario government is launching 11 new community-based programs in Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Thunder Bay, Toronto and neighbouring Indigenous communities to prevent youth from becoming involved in gun violence, gang activity and victimization, including human trafficking. As part […]
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Construction of Dempster Fibre Line underway
27/07/2021 The Government of Yukon has broken ground on the Dempster Fibre Line project. ROHL Global Networks, in partnership with Dagoo Services, was awarded the $67 million construction contract. More than 20 per cent of the contract value will be subcontracted to First Nations businesses. Crews are on site near Dawson City and officially started […]
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Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 27, 2021
From: Public Health Agency of Canada July 27, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create stress and anxiety for many Canadians, particularly those who do not have ready access to their regular support networks. Through the Wellness Together Canada online portal, people of all ages across the country can access immediate, free and confidential mental […]
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City of Brandon Celebrates Manitoba 150
Brandon, MB – City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services is excited to announce that the city is hosting several events to mark the official celebration of Manitoba’s 150th Anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the city is hosting a week-long celebration from September 19th to 25th, in partnership with Manitoba 150. Events include a […]
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Canada announces support for rapid housing in Saskatoon
27 July, 2021 Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for affordable housing and led to rising levels of homelessness. The Government of Canada created a national strategy to build hundreds of thousands of units and provide affordable housing to people across the […]
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City of Peterborough: Council overview package for July 26 and July 29, 2021
July 27, 2021 City Council will meet starting at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 29 to complete the agenda items from the meeting on Monday, July 26, which it recessed when the meeting extended past midnight on Tuesday, July 27. Council will consider the following items at its meeting on Thursday, July 29: Setting the budget […]
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