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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]