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PETA Calls For Groundhogs’ Sanctuary Retirement

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 Media Release

Punxsutawney, Pa. – Ahead of Groundhog Day, PETA sent a letter this morning urging The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to retire Phil and another Punxsutawney groundhog to a reputable sanctuary and start using a cutting-edge animatronic groundhog that could actually predict the weather using artificial intelligence instead. “Gentle, vulnerable groundhogs are not barometers,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “PETA is offering the club a... Read More

Ontario Government Say They Are Moving to Improve Recycling Across Province to Producer Responsibility

August 16, 2019 Media Release

BROCKVILLE — Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark says Ontario is moving to improve recycling across the province to address the serious problem of litter and plastic pollution as part of our Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan. Clark, in his capacity as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, joined Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks Jeff Yurek at Canada Fibers... Read More

ONTARIANS FEEL MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS NEED TO FIND SAVINGS AND CONTROL SPENDING BEFORE BEING GIVEN NEW TAX POWERS

August 16, 2019 Ontario Real Estate Association

Only one-third of Ontarians believe municipalities should have greater tax powers TORONTO, ON – Ontarians believe that their municipal governments could be much more efficient with use of their funding, with about 7-in-10 agreeing that a lot more could be done to find savings and control spending. According to new research from Navigator and commissioned by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), Ontarians... Read More

CRCA Presents Delta Waterfowl Nesting Structure Workshop on Feb. 3

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 Media Release

Kingston – For folks who want to learn more about local waterfowl of the Cataraqui Region, and ways to help their numbers thrive, the CRCA has the program for you. Join The 1000 Islands Delta Waterfowl Chapter for a family friendly duck nesting structure workshop. During the first part of the workshop you will learn about habitat, local waterfowl identification and... Read More

A speech by The Duchess of Sussex in New Zealand marking the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage

October 29, 2018 Media Release

Good evening everyone. Your Excellencies, Prime Minister, Mr and Mrs Bridges, honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen, good evening – tēnā koutou katoa. Your Excellency, thank you for your warm welcome to Government House this evening, as well as for hosting me and Harry during our special time in New Zealand. We are proud to be able to join you tonight... Read More

A Speech by The Queen to mark the 100th Anniversary of The Royal Air Force

July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 Media Release

Chief of the Air Staff, today is a very special day. Presenting the Royal Air Force with a New Queen’s Colour provides an opportunity to congratulate the Service for your remarkable contribution to Defence over the last hundred years. Tenacity, skill and gallantry have been your hallmarks, as you have helped to safeguard freedom and security in many parts of... Read More

A speech by The Duke of Cambridge at the handover of the Defence & National Rehab Centre to the nation

June 21, 2018 Media Release

Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen, it is a huge honour and personal privilege for me to be here today. I have been the Patron of the DNRC for 4years and I have enjoyed every single moment of it. I have seen the growth of an idea transfer into what we see today – and it is rare and immensely satisfying thing to have witnessed. Every time I have come here, there... Read More

A Speech by The Duke of Sussex at The Prince of Wales’ Patronage Celebration at Buckingham Palace

May 22, 2018 Media Release

Good afternoon and welcome to Buckingham Palace. We are here today to reflect on, and to celebrate, my father’s dedicated support to all of you and the work that you do. But first, I would like us to take a moment to remember all those affected by the tragic events at the Manchester Arena a year ago. We are fortunate... Read More

Ontario Taking Next Steps to Identify Cannabis Store Locations

November 1, 2017November 7, 2017 Media Release

Province Engaging All Ontario Municipalities as Part of Safe and Sensible Approach to Legalization Ontario continues to prepare for the federal government’s plan to legalize cannabis by July 2018 by working with municipalities to identify possible store locations. In September, the province announced a safe and sensible framework to govern the lawful use and retail distribution of cannabis as a... Read More

Ontario Making G1 Written Test Available in Farsi

November 1, 2017November 1, 2017 Media Release

Licence-Knowledge Test Will Be Offered in 21 languages to Support Newcomers, Improve Road Safety Starting next spring, Ontario’s written knowledge test for a G1 licence will be offered in Farsi, to support newcomers in learning the rules of the road and improve road safety. Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca was joined by Reza Moridi, MPP for Richmond Hill and... Read More