Message from Her Majesty The Queen on the Ukrainian Airlines Plane Crash in Tehran

January 11, 2020 Media Release

OTTAWA – The Governor General of Canada wishes to share a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty The Queen on the tragic plane crash in Tehran, Iran: “Philip and I have been deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life following the crash of the Ukrainian Airlines aircraft in Iran. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Canada, which has suffered such... Read More

Brockville Ranked 4th on U-Haul Migration Trends: Top 25 Canadian Growth Cities of 2019

January 8, 2020 Media Release

PHOENIX — North Vancouver, B.C., is the No. 1 U-Haul Canadian Growth City, according to U-Haul® data analyzing Canadian migration trends in 2019. The waterfront district across from the picturesque, ever-expanding destination of Vancouver posted the largest net gain of one-way U-Haul trucks entering the city versus leaving it during the past calendar year. Four Ontario markets – Trenton, Saint Thomas, Brockville and North Bay – round out the top... Read More

Government of Canada invests in rail safety improvement in Canada

January 7, 2020 Media Release

OTTAWA – The Government of Canada is committed to improving education and awareness about rail safety and is working closely with railway companies and road authorities to make our rails and roads safer for Canadians. Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced $225,330 in funding to educate communities and raise awareness about rail safety and the safe transportation of dangerous goods in Canada. The... Read More

Excessive wait times earn CRA call centres a D grade

January 7, 2020 Media Release

OTTAWA – The quality of service and information that small business owners receive from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s call centre has dropped, finds a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). In the fourth edition of its CRA Report Card, CFIB awarded CRA an overall grade of D, down from a C-, based on 200 secret shopper... Read More

Statement by the Prime Minister on Orthodox Christmas

January 7, 2020 Media Release

Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Orthodox Christmas: “Today, Orthodox Christians in Canada and around the world will gather to celebrate Christmas. “Christmas is an opportunity to reflect on what brings us together, and to be thankful for all of our blessings. As we gather with family and friends, we are reminded of the... Read More

Canadians living with dementia break silence on stigma in Alzheimer Society campaign: “I live with dementia. Let me help you understand.”

January 6, 2020 Media Release

Affected Canadians urge acceptance and better support TORONTO – Canadians living with dementia are going public for a third consecutive year in an effort to change hearts and minds and tackle the ongoing discrimination they experience in their day-to-day lives. “When did it become a crime to forget something?” asks Manitoba resident Tanis, a former nurse living with vascular dementia. “I want to... Read More

Post Foods Canada and Tim Hortons® Partner to Launch Timbits® Flavoured Cereal to Take Your Favourite Treat From Box to Bowl

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 Media Release

TORONTO – Cereal lovers and Tim Hortons fans alike will have a new reason to celebrate breakfast in the new year with the launch of Post Timbits® Cereal. Post Foods Canada has created two new breakfast cereals inspired by the irresistible taste of some of Canada’s favourite Timbits® flavours. Starting in early 2020, Post Timbits® Chocolate Glazed Cereal and Post Timbits® Birthday Cake Cereal will be available in major... Read More

Once Again the Tracking of Santa by Norad is Underway!

December 24, 2019 Hometown TV12

Every Christmas Eve, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) deploys its cutting-edge technologies to track Santa Claus‘ movements as he scrambles to deliver presents to children around the world. A joint Canadian-American venture, NORAD’s day job is to provide air security and aerospace warning services. But come the holiday season, the organization takes on the added responsibility of providing... Read More

Federal Offender Wanted: Aaron JOSEPH

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Media Release

Toronto – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of his Statutory Release. Aaron Joseph is described as a white male, 37 years of age, 6′ (183cm), 180 lbs (82kgs) with bald hair and brown eyes. He has tattoos on... Read More

Statement by the Prime Minister on Remembrance Day

November 11, 2019November 12, 2019 Media Release

Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “Today, we come together to honour the brave Canadians in uniform who have served our country throughout our history. They’ve built peace. They’ve defended democracy. And they’ve enabled countless people to live in freedom – at home and around the world. “Remembrance Day was first held in... Read More