The Government of Canada today announced that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) delivered additional life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gaza to respond to the pressing humanitarian needs of Palestinians. The CAF employed a CC-130J Hercules aircraft to conduct an airdrop of critical humanitarian aid in support of Global Affairs Canada into […]
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National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2025
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. For generations, many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities have celebrated their cultures, languages, and traditions at this time of year. The summer solstice holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for many Indigenous Peoples, […]
Canada Strong Pass: A Ticket To Summer Fun Across The Country
From June 20 to September 2, 2025, the Canada Strong Pass will offer expanded access to numerous natural and cultural experiences across the country This summer, Canadians can enjoy the very best Canada has to offer with the Canada Strong Pass. From museums and railroads to national parks and camping spots, the federal […]
Federal Government Delivers A Middle-Class Tax Cut
The government is moving forward with the proposal to deliver tax relief for Canadians by reducing the lowest marginal personal income tax rate from 15 per cent to 14 per cent, effective July 1, 2025. Nearly 22 million Canadians are expected to benefit from this measure. The middle-class tax cut would reduce the tax rate that is applied […]
Prime Minister Carney Announces New Cabinet
Yesterday, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced the members of Canada’s new Ministry. Canadians elected this new government with a strong mandate to define a new economic and security relationship with the United States, to build a stronger economy, to reduce the cost of living, and to keep our communities safe. This focused […]
Government Marks 80th Anniversary Of Liberation Of The Netherlands
Town by town, canal by canal, Canadian soldiers pushed back the occupying German forces in the Netherlands Today, Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence issued the following statement: “Over the course of eight grueling months from September 1944 to May 1945, the First Canadian Army played a […]
Affordable Housing Innovation Fund Now Accepting Applications
On March 6, 2025, the Government of Canada announced the re-opening of the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund (AHIF) portal. Proponents are encouraged to submit proposals that address barriers to innovative homebuilding. Priority will be given to applications using modular and prefabricated building to help address homelessness that can be scaled and replicated. These solutions should […]
Transport Canada Enhances School Bus Safety With New Cameras
The safety of Canada’s road users is a top priority for the Government of Canada, and that starts with the safe transportation of our children. While school buses have an excellent safety record in Canada and remain the safest means of transporting children to and from school, there are always […]
February Is Black History Month Across Canada
Each February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and celebrations that honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities. The 2025 theme for Black History Month is: “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.” This theme acknowledges the […]
Canada Responds To US Tariffs With $155B Tariff Package
On February 1 2025, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is moving forward with 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion worth of goods in response to the unjustified and unreasonable tariffs […]
Government Announces Volunteer Service Opportunities
Up to 20,000 youth in Canada between the ages of 12 and 30 to benefit from new CSC-funded volunteer service opportunities Young people are building the Canada of today and of tomorrow, and the Government of Canada is creating new opportunities so they can foster their skills. Through the Canada […]
On Sept. 30 Canada Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital […]
Recall Notice Issued For DeWALT Battery Electric Walk Behind Lawn Mowers
Health Canada has issued a recall for four models of DeWALT Battery Electric Walk Behind Lawn Mowers. There are two self- propelled models and two push models, which are differentiated by the battery voltage. It has been discovered that if water gets into the mower’s handle support while the battery […]
Recall Issued Across Canada For Various Multivitamins And Supplements
Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. is recalling various multivitamins and supplements sold under a variety of brand names due to the potential presence of metal fibres. The brand names include Kirkland Signature, Life, Option+, Webber Naturals, Wellness by London Drugs, Equate, Wellquest, VegiDay, and Natural Factors. The affected products […]
Come and Explore Dark Sky Nights at Point Pelee National Park
Point Pelee National Park was designated as a Dark Sky Preserve (DSP) by the Windsor Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) in 2006. What does it mean to be a Dark Sky Preserve? It means that the park is one of the best places to explore the […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21st
For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around that time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year. National Aboriginal Day, now National Indigenous Peoples Day, was announced in 1996 by […]
Canadian Dental Care Plan To Launch May 2024
Starting in May 2024, the Canadian Dental Care Plan will provide some coverage for Canadian residents who do not have access to dental insurance and have a household income of less than $90,000 a year. For an overview of CDCP, visit the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit here. Eligible individuals are required […]
Attention Students: Health Grant for Youth Applications Close April 15
Encouraging youth to learn about healthy habits can have long-lasting, positive effects on their overall health as they grow up. Even more beneficial is when young people are empowered to define their own health goals, bring forward their own solutions, and inspire their peers to live in a healthy way. […]
Adjustments Coming To Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is designed to respond to changes in the labour market. It helps Canadian employers fill labour and skills shortages on a temporary basis when Canadians and permanent residents are not available. In 2022, the TFW Program experienced a surge in demand due to the […]
K-Fresh Brand Enoki Mushroom Recalled
A Recall Alert has been issued for K-Fresh brand Enoki Mushroom. This product has been recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products. If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider Check to see if you […]
More Than $7M Coming To Windsor For Skilled Trades Training
Canada’s workforce needs more skilled trade workers. Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fueling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians in the skilled trades. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in the skilled trades, ensuring that Canadians from all walks of life and […]
January Is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Almost half a million people in Canada live with dementia, impacting not only themselves, but their loved ones and caregivers as well. While the risk of dementia increases with age, it is not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, the rate of newly diagnosed […]
CRTC Crafting News-Meta Bargaining Plan
With the adoption of the Online News Act (Bill C-18), the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is sharing its plan for setting up the bargaining framework for fair negotiations between news organizations in Canada and the largest online platforms. The CRTC will launch a public consultation this fall to gather […]
Rainfall Warning In Effect for Kingsville And Surrounding Area
10:54 AM EDT Thursday 24 August 2023 Additional rainfall expected today and tonight. Radar indicates the heaviest rainfall has fallen in an area from Amherstburg to just east of Harrow. As of 9 AM EDT, Harrow has reported 187.7 mm of rain since midnight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue […]
Government Of Canada Seeks Applicants For Seniors Council
Canada’s population of seniors is rapidly growing. As we work to help every Canadian age with dignity and choice, we must ensure that our public policy reflects the lived experiences of Canadian seniors and their supporters. This week, the Government of Canada launched an appointment process to fill current and […]
Remembering The Dieppe Raid – August 19, 1942
On August 19, 1942, more than 5,000 Canadian navy, army, and air force personnel, joined by British and American troops, approached the German-occupied French towns of Dieppe, Puys, and Pourville to launch a large-scale raid against the Nazi troops guarding them. The operation was designed to test the German forces’ […]
Joint Government Statement Regarding 2023 Port Huron Float Down
The Port Huron Float Down is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 20, 2023, on the St. Clair River. This un-sanctioned event poses significant dangers to participants and other users of the waterways during the 7.5 mile /12 km course. High risk factors such as fast-moving current, weather conditions, […]
Monster Brand Caffeinated Energy Drinks Recalled
Monster brand caffeinated energy drinks are recalled due to caffeine content and labelling issues Issue: The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to various non-compliances related to caffeine content and labelling requirements. What You Should Do: If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, […]
Canada and Iceland Sign Youth Mobility Arrangement
The Government of Canada is committed to providing Canadian youth with opportunities to gain international experience and perspectives, as they are particularly important in today’s global economy. Canadian youth will soon have easier access to a new destination for working and travelling abroad. This week, representatives of the Governments of […]
150th Anniversary Of The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 150th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police: “For a century and a half, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has served and protected Canadians. Today, we thank all RCMP employees, past and present, for their dedication, relentless commitment, […]
Jeremy Hansen: First Canadian Astronaut To Fly To The Moon
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA), has announced that Jeremy Hansen will be the first Canadian Space Agency astronaut to fly around the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission. This historic crewed mission to the Moon will be the first since the end of the Apollo program 50 years […]
Point Pelee National Park Offers Early Bird Pass Sale Until March 31
Early Bird Pass Sale for Point Pelee National Park Purchase a park pass at a discounted rate! The early bird sale is on from February 1st until March 31st, 2023. There are two ways to purchase or renew a pass: 1. By phone Call the park Monday to Friday 9am to […]
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day
What is National Indigenous Peoples Day? June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples. […]
Government of Canada Invests Over $2.5 Million in Windsor Businesses
Government of Canada invests over $2.5 million to support Windsor businesses impacted by illegal blockade Support to help over 200 Windsor businesses recover as they reopen following Ambassador Bridge blockade The illegal blockade that shutdown the Ambassador Bridge hurt local businesses in Windsor. Many of these small businesses were forced […]
Filing Your Income Tax and Benefit Return on Paper
Remember to file by the deadline to avoid interruptions and delays to your benefit and credit payments including the Canada child benefit, GST/HST credit, related provincial and territorial benefit programs, child disability benefit, or guaranteed income supplement. If you filed on paper last year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will […]