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Edmonton-Centre MP announces feds will kick in money for No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation
Edmonton Sun By Kevin Maimann Two local foundations supporting veterans will get a helping hand from the federal government this Remembrance Day. Edmonton-Centre MP Laurie Hawn announced Wednesday that the feds will kick in $5,000 to the No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation for commemorative poppy-laying ceremonies, as well as $2,500 to the Canadian Corps … Read more ›
NEWS RELEASE – Canadians Believe Ensuring Jobs For Veterans Is Our Obligation
The vast majority of Canadians believe we have an obligation to ensure veterans find meaningful employment after their military service. The exact number has hit an all-time high of 96 per cent, up from 94 per cent last year, and 90 per cent in 2008. The annual Nanos national Remembrance Day survey, released today by … Read more ›
Manitoba Government Launches New Flu Campaign, Announces Greater Access to Immunization for Manitobans
Because It's About Them Too. Get Vaccinated. Don't Spread the Flu: Minister Selby Getting immunized against the flu will be easier for Manitobans this year with access to more health-care professionals able to administer the flu vaccines and additional locations including pharmacies, new ACCESS centres and QuickCare clinics, Health Minister Erin Selby announced today. … Read more ›
Changes Coming To Animal Control By-law
PortageOnline By Sasha Kalis A proposed amendment to the City of Portage la Prairie's animal control by-law will receive second and third reading next Tuesday. Councillor Ryan Espey says the previous animal control officer has retired after long years of service to the city, noting council is grateful to Wendell Hawker for all his hard work. … Read more ›
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson proclaims October 1st, 2014 “Commissionaires Ottawa Day”
City of Ottawa recognizes company’s 75-year history OTTAWA – Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has proclaimed October 1st, 2014 “Commissionaires Ottawa Day” in honour of the private security company’s 75th anniversary, veteran-focused social mandate and ongoing contributions to the safety and security of the City of Ottawa. The proclamation was formally announced by the Mayor at … Read more ›