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AB Government: New program to boost tourism sector
March 29, 2018 The Tourism Growth Innovation Fund will help communities and non-profit tourism organizations create jobs and memorable travel experiences. The Tourism Growth Innovation Fund (TGIF) will provide $1 million to support economic growth by helping expand Alberta’s tourism offerings, with a focus on winter and shoulder-season tourism development, rural projects and Indigenous cultural […]
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News from the Trent University Board of Governors Meeting: March 23, 2018
Highlights include: establishment of IESS Institute, Community Building, and Trent Lands Plan Update Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Wednesday, March 28, 2018, Peterborough The Trent Board of Governors met on March 23, 2018 at the University’s Durham GTA campus in Oshawa, continuing the Board’s practice of holding one of its regularly-scheduled meetings at the Durham GTA […]
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Greenpeace Canada remains a member of FSC
March 29, 2018 Following its restructuring three years ago to decentralize the organization, Greenpeace International has decided to decentralize its membership in the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) as well. As a result, Greenpeace International will allow its FSC membership to expire in 2018, with its national offices determining if and how to best engage with […]
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Canada’s largest health research platform teams up with University of Toronto to accelerate cancer and chronic disease research
Canada’s largest health research platform teams up with University of Toronto to accelerate cancer and chronic disease research Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project (CPTP) enters a new era of scientific activity under the leadership of newly appointed National Scientific Director, Dr. Philip Awadalla March 29, 2018 (Toronto) – The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (“the Partnership”) […]
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Romeo Saganash and panel of international Indigenous rights scholars to speak at Laurier
March 29, 2018 WATERLOO – A free public event at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Waterloo campus on Thursday, April 5 will put Indigenous rights and reconciliation in the spotlight. The two-part event will feature an evening keynote address from MP Romeo Saganash and an international legal panel, while an afternoon panel will focus on the principle of free, prior and informed […]
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NorQuest College: Struggling with diversity and inclusion issues at home or work?
March 28, 2018 Say you just got new next-door neighbours. If your new neighbour was a friend prior to moving in with those six kids, loud animated conversations, and a big scary dog, would it be easier to invite them over for a Sunday barbeque? Without that prior connection, for you, with your serene and […]
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The 2018 Ontario Budget: Setting the stage for “serious transformation” of Ontario’s Income Security System
(Toronto, ON – March 27, 2018) Daily Bread Food Bank is encouraged by the 2018 Ontario budget, which contains important measures to advance poverty reduction and improve circumstances for low-income Ontarians. The 2018 Ontario Budget makes bold commitments that take solid leads to further modernize and transform Ontario’s Income Security System, as guided by the […]
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AER: Integrated Application Process for Major Projects
Under the Integrated Decision Approach, the AER is changing the way we review energy development projects. Instead of many separate applications, operators will be able to submit them as one—a single application, with one public notice—and will receive one single decision. We continue to adapt our processes and documents to support the Integrated Decision Approach. Recognizing […]
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RNAO applauds government for funding to hire more RNs in LTC, commitments to expand drug coverage to seniors, and improve mental health services
TORONTO, March 28, 2018 – Wednesday’s health-focused budget shows a serious commitment by the government to improve the lives of all Ontarians. Members of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) say the province’s decision to improve access to care by providing $2.1 billion over four years to increase mental health and addiction services will […]
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Canadian Zinc Reports Results for 2017
CANADIAN ZINC REPORTS RESULTS FOR 2017 Prairie Creek Feasibility Study Completed All Season Road Environmental Assessment Recommended for Approval US$10 Million Project Bridge Loan Secured Over 20,000 Metres of Drilling in Central Newfoundland Significant Extensions of Mineralization at Lemarchant Deposit Vancouver, British Columbia, March 29, 2018 – Canadian Zinc Corporation (TSX: CZN; OTCQB: CZICF) (“the […]
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