calgarymonitor.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for calgarymonitor.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page calgarymonitor.com http://www.calgarymonitor.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:39:54 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:39:54 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Sabres eager to move up in playoff chase, visit Kraken]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274175021/sabres-eager-to-move-up-in-playoff-chase-visit-kraken 274175021 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:05:07 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274175021/sabres-eager-to-move-up-in-playoff-chase-visit-kraken <![CDATA[Flames host Capitals in matchup of retooled playoff contenders]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274174860/flames-host-capitals-in-matchup-of-retooled-playoff-contenders 274174860 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:19:06 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274174860/flames-host-capitals-in-matchup-of-retooled-playoff-contenders <![CDATA[Jets bid to pick up steam in encounter with Blue Jackets]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274174230/jets-bid-to-pick-up-steam-in-encounter-with-blue-jackets 274174230 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:40:12 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274174230/jets-bid-to-pick-up-steam-in-encounter-with-blue-jackets <![CDATA[Golden Knights aim to halt slump in clash vs. Devils]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274174182/golden-knights-aim-to-halt-slump-in-clash-vs-devils 274174182 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:55:06 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274174182/golden-knights-aim-to-halt-slump-in-clash-vs-devils <![CDATA[Lorenzo Insigne leads surprising Toronto FC against NYCFC]]> (Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports)

Toronto FC can continue their surprising unbeaten start to the new season when they visit New York City FC on Saturday night.

Toronto (2-0-1, 7 points) has won its last two matches 1-0 on goals from Italian national team star Lorenzo Insigne and is the only team left in MLS that has yet to concede a goal in its first season under coach John Herdman.

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<![CDATA[Playoff outsiders Flames, Canadiens striving to improve chances]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274169628/playoff-outsiders-flames-canadiens-striving-to-improve-chances 274169628 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:07:34 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274169628/playoff-outsiders-flames-canadiens-striving-to-improve-chances <![CDATA[Nunatsiavut Government and Government of Canada take major step forward toward establishing Inuit Protected Area along the northern coast of Labrador]]> Once established, the new protected area will conserve more than 16,700 square kilometres of the Labrador Shelf Marine Region

March 15, 2024 Gatineau, Quebec Parks Canada

Parks Canada is committed to a system of national heritage places that recognizes and honours the historic and contemporary contributions of Indigenous peoples, their histories, and cultures, as well as the special re]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165869/nunatsiavut-government-and-government-of-canada-take-major-step-forward-toward-establishing-inuit-protected-area-along-the-northern-coast-of-labrador 274165869 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165869/nunatsiavut-government-and-government-of-canada-take-major-step-forward-toward-establishing-inuit-protected-area-along-the-northern-coast-of-labrador <![CDATA[Average $15-a-day regulated child care for families in Alberta]]> March 15, 2024 Edmonton, Alberta Employment and Social Development Canada

Too many families across Canada lack access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care. That's why the Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories, including Alberta, to provide families in Canada with $10-a-day, on average, regulated child care for children up to kindergarden ag]]>
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<![CDATA[A state funeral will be held in memory of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney]]> OTTAWA, March 15, 2024

The Government of Canada will hold a state funeral in memory of Canada's 18th Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., G.O.Q., who passed away on February 29, 2024.

The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney will lie-in-state at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building (144 Wellington Street), in Ottawa, on Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20, 2024. On the m]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165822/a-state-funeral-will-be-held-in-memory-of-the-right-honourable-brian-mulroney 274165822 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:43:39 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165822/a-state-funeral-will-be-held-in-memory-of-the-right-honourable-brian-mulroney <![CDATA[Lane closures on Macdonald-Cartier Bridge]]>

For immediate release

Gatineau, Quebec, March 15, 2024 - Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to inform users that there will be lane closures towards Ottawa and Gatineau on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge to accommodate repair work during the following period:

  • Wednesday, March 20, to Friday, March 22, from 9:]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165874/lane-closures-on-macdonald-cartier-bridge 274165874 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:09:08 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165874/lane-closures-on-macdonald-cartier-bridge <![CDATA[Transport Canada announces funding to increase capacity at the Port of Thunder Bay]]> March 15, 2024Ottawa, OntarioTransport Canada

    Goods by Canadian producers travel long distances to reach global markets and consumers. That's why stronger and more resilient supply chains increase economic security for all Canadians.

    Today, the Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, Ontario, Marcus Powlowski, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an in]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165464/transport-canada-announces-funding-to-increase-capacity-at-the-port-of-thunder-bay 274165464 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:03:47 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165464/transport-canada-announces-funding-to-increase-capacity-at-the-port-of-thunder-bay <![CDATA[Atlantic Canadian companies exhibiting in the Canada pavilion at SENA 2024]]> From:Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

    Backgrounder

    March 15, 2024 * Moncton, New Brunswick * Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

    Nova Scotia

    • Bill and Stanley Oyster Co - Fortune Oysters
    • ]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165466/atlantic-canadian-companies-exhibiting-in-the-canada-pavilion-at-sena-2024 274165466 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165466/atlantic-canadian-companies-exhibiting-in-the-canada-pavilion-at-sena-2024 <![CDATA[Promoting Atlantic Canada-U.S. collaboration during New England visit]]> March 15, 2024 * Moncton, New Brunswick * Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

      Atlantic Canada and its neighbours in the New England states share a long history of important trade relationships and economic partnerships that create opportunities for businesses and workers on both sides of the border.

      This week, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economi]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165465/promoting-atlantic-canada-us-collaboration-during-new-england-visit 274165465 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165465/promoting-atlantic-canada-us-collaboration-during-new-england-visit <![CDATA[Government of Canada supports TechnifabGC's growth]]> Trois-Rivires SME receives a total of $350,000 in financial assistance from CED.

      Trois-Rivires, Quebec, March15,2024 - CanadaEconomicDevelopment forQuebecRegions(CED)

      Supporting the growth of manufacturing businesses contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why theHonourable Marie-ClaudeBibeau, Minister of]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165467/government-of-canada-supports-technifabgc-growth 274165467 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:58:00 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165467/government-of-canada-supports-technifabgc-growth <![CDATA[Jets look to derail Ducks, ascend in Central]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165393/jets-look-to-derail-ducks-ascend-in-central 274165393 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:55:07 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165393/jets-look-to-derail-ducks-ascend-in-central <![CDATA[NHL roundup: Brayden Point's 6 points lead Lightning past Rangers]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165035/nhl-roundup-brayden-point-6-points-lead-lightning-past-rangers 274165035 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:25:07 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274165035/nhl-roundup-brayden-point-6-points-lead-lightning-past-rangers <![CDATA[Flames' flurry in third knocks down Knights]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164907/flames-flurry-in-third-knocks-down-knights 274164907 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:19:13 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164907/flames-flurry-in-third-knocks-down-knights <![CDATA[Canada's FM echos U.S. position on visit to West Bank]]> RAMMALH, Palestinian territories - Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly met with the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, and with the Palestinian Authority Minister of Foreign Affairs, Riad Malki, on Wednesday

      During the two meetings in the West Bank, Minister Joly raised the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the protection of civilians and the growing threat of hunger and disease ]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164811/canada-fm-echos-us-position-on-visit-to-west-bank 274164811 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:33:38 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164811/canada-fm-echos-us-position-on-visit-to-west-bank <![CDATA[Canadian soldier of the First World War identified]]> March 14, 2024 - Ottawa - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

      The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have identified human remains recovered in Vendin-le-Vieil, France, as those of Lieutenant Francis Henry Hemsley, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. The identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological and DNA analysis. http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164359/canadian-soldier-of-the-first-world-war-identified 274164359 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:37:17 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164359/canadian-soldier-of-the-first-world-war-identified <![CDATA[English River First Nation and the Government of Canada sign agreement on Canada's failure to uphold the cows and ploughs promise in Treaty 10]]> March 14, 2024 - English River First Nation, Patuanak, Treaty 10 Territory, Saskatchewan - Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.

      The Government of Canada is working to renew the relationships between the Crown and Indigenous Peoples in Canada based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation, and partnership.

      Chief Alfred Dawatzare, Vice Chief Bruce]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164360/english-river-first-nation-and-the-government-of-canada-sign-agreement-on-canada-failure-to-uphold-the-cows-and-ploughs-promise-in-treaty-10 274164360 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:34:59 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164360/english-river-first-nation-and-the-government-of-canada-sign-agreement-on-canada-failure-to-uphold-the-cows-and-ploughs-promise-in-treaty-10 <![CDATA[North American hunters exposed to threat of CWD]]> Each fall, millions of hunters across North America make their way into forests and grasslands to kill deer. Over the winter, people chow down on the venison steaks, sausage, and burgers made from the animals.

      These hunters, however, are not just on the front lines of an American tradition. Infectious disease researchers say they are also on the front lines of what could be a serious threat to public health: chr]]>
      http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164150/north-american-hunters-exposed-to-threat-of-cwd 274164150 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:30:17 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164150/north-american-hunters-exposed-to-threat-of-cwd
      <![CDATA[Government of Canada invests almost $14 million to drive innovation and economic growth in Vancouver]]> Seven local businesses and organizations will receive funding to commercialize new products, expand operations, and access global markets

      March 14, 2024 - Vancouver, British Columbia - PacifiCan

      Vancouver is brimming with the talent and industry-leading ideas to meet global demand for Canadian products and services. That is why the Government of Canada is ma]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164158/government-of-canada-invests-almost-14-million-to-drive-innovation-and-economic-growth-in-vancouver 274164158 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:30:07 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164158/government-of-canada-invests-almost-14-million-to-drive-innovation-and-economic-growth-in-vancouver <![CDATA[Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests almost $14 million to drive innovation and economic growth in Vancouver]]> Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced almost $14 million in PacifiCan funding to help seven Vancouver-based businesses fuel economic development in British Columbia, creat]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164159/backgrounder-government-of-canada-invests-almost-14-million-to-drive-innovation-and-economic-growth-in-vancouver 274164159 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:30:03 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164159/backgrounder-government-of-canada-invests-almost-14-million-to-drive-innovation-and-economic-growth-in-vancouver <![CDATA[Alternating lane closure on Chaudire Crossing]]>

      For immediate release

      Gatineau, Quebec, March 14, 2024 - Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the Chaudire Crossing for construction work during the following periods:

      • Monday, March 18, to Friday, March 22, from 9 am to 3 pm
      • http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164361/alternating-lane-closure-on-chaudire-crossing 274164361 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:19:42 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164361/alternating-lane-closure-on-chaudire-crossing <![CDATA[Canada temporarily draws down to essential personnel at its embassy in Haiti]]> March 14, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

        Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement:

        "Canada is committed to supporting Haiti and the Haitian people. Our immediate priority remains the safety and security of Canadians as we continue to closely monitor the security situation in Haiti.

        "Global Affairs Canada continually assesses the security of its personne]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164160/canada-temporarily-draws-down-to-essential-personnel-at-its-embassy-in-haiti 274164160 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:07:36 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164160/canada-temporarily-draws-down-to-essential-personnel-at-its-embassy-in-haiti <![CDATA[Child care announcement for families in Alberta]]> The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will join the Honourable Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade for Alberta, to announce a fee reduction for licensed child care in Alberta.

        The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.

        A photo opportunity]]>
        http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164163/child-care-announcement-for-families-in-alberta 274164163 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:35:26 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274164163/child-care-announcement-for-families-in-alberta
        <![CDATA[Noah Hanifin returns to Calgary as Knights take on Flames]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274156363/noah-hanifin-returns-to-calgary-as-knights-take-on-flames 274156363 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:25:13 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274156363/noah-hanifin-returns-to-calgary-as-knights-take-on-flames <![CDATA[Lightning, with new players making impact, take on hot Rangers]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274156278/lightning-with-new-players-making-impact-take-on-hot-rangers 274156278 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:05:06 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274156278/lightning-with-new-players-making-impact-take-on-hot-rangers <![CDATA[Government of Canada invests in Anderson Group's growth]]> Chesterville business receives $825,000 in financial assistance from CED.

        Chesterville, Quebec, March 13, 2024 - CanadaEconomicDevelopment forQuebecRegions(CED)

        Supporting growth in the manufacturing sector contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why theHonourable MarieClaudeBibeau, Minister of National Revenue, today anno]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274155986/government-of-canada-invests-in-anderson-group-growth 274155986 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:13:58 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274155986/government-of-canada-invests-in-anderson-group-growth <![CDATA[Minister Vandal announces federal funding to enhance Alberta's Indigenous tourism economy]]> PrairiesCan funding of $4 million will bolster the ability of Indigenous Tourism Alberta to draw more visitors to authentic Indigenous experiences, events and attractions across the province

        March 13, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta - PrairiesCan

        The Government of Canada is investing in the growth of tourism to support economic reconciliation and enable Indigenous c]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274155934/minister-vandal-announces-federal-funding-to-enhance-alberta-indigenous-tourism-economy 274155934 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274155934/minister-vandal-announces-federal-funding-to-enhance-alberta-indigenous-tourism-economy <![CDATA[Minister Vandal to announce support for critical minerals in Saskatchewan]]> March 13, 2024 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan will announce funding for critical minerals with the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC).

        Joining Minister Vandal will be the Honourable Jeremy Harrison, Minister responsible for SRC; His Worship Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon; an]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274155863/minister-vandal-to-announce-support-for-critical-minerals-in-saskatchewan 274155863 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274155863/minister-vandal-to-announce-support-for-critical-minerals-in-saskatchewan <![CDATA[Minister Petitpas Taylor honours three deserving Canadians from Alberta and British Columbia for their dedication to Veterans and their families]]> 11 March 2024 - Richmond, BC - Veterans Affairs Canada

        Veterans have served with courage to safeguard and preserve the Canada we know today. The Government of Canada recognizes and honours the contributions of Canadian Veterans, as well as those who work to support them.

        Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, awarded t]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274153725/minister-petitpas-taylor-honours-three-deserving-canadians-from-alberta-and-british-columbia-for-their-dedication-to-veterans-and-their-families 274153725 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:00:36 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274153725/minister-petitpas-taylor-honours-three-deserving-canadians-from-alberta-and-british-columbia-for-their-dedication-to-veterans-and-their-families <![CDATA[Canada investing $211.6 million in Calgary's Arcfield Canada to sustain the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fleet]]> March 7, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta - Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

        Today, George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, visited Arcfield Canada in Calgary, Alberta to announce an important investment that will support Canada's fleet of CF-18 fighter jets, and ensure that it is operationally ready and able to deliver for Canada.

        On behalf of the Minister of National]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274149936/canada-investing-2116-million-in-calgary-arcfield-canada-to-sustain-the-royal-canadian-air-force-cf-18-fleet 274149936 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:06:23 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274149936/canada-investing-2116-million-in-calgary-arcfield-canada-to-sustain-the-royal-canadian-air-force-cf-18-fleet <![CDATA[Minister Champagne to address Calgary business community]]> March 7, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta

        The Honourable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will participate in an armchair discussion at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce about Canada's place in the continental and global economy. The discussion will be moderated by Deborah Yedlin, the Chamber's President and CEO.

        Date: Friday, March 8]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274149839/minister-champagne-to-address-calgary-business-community 274149839 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:00:01 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274149839/minister-champagne-to-address-calgary-business-community <![CDATA[Fort McKay First Nation Oil Sands Regulations amendments advance economic reconciliation in Alberta]]> February 26, 2024 - Fort McKay First Nation, Treaty 8 Territory, Alberta - Indigenous Services Canada

        Today, Chief Raymond Powder of Fort McKay First Nation, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Develo]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274149665/fort-mckay-first-nation-oil-sands-regulations-amendments-advance-economic-reconciliation-in-alberta 274149665 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:59:52 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274149665/fort-mckay-first-nation-oil-sands-regulations-amendments-advance-economic-reconciliation-in-alberta <![CDATA[Invitation to media - Elisabeth Brire to announce Government of Canada support for Maricourt's Corde Electrique]]> Maricourt, Quebec, March 7, 2024 - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

        In connection with International Women'sDay, ElisabethBrire, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and ParliamentarySecretary to theMinister of Families, Children and Social Development and to theMinister of MentalHealth and Addictions and As]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274149302/invitation-to-media---elisabeth-brire-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-maricourt-corde-electrique 274149302 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:57:00 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274149302/invitation-to-media---elisabeth-brire-to-announce-government-of-canada-support-for-maricourt-corde-electrique <![CDATA[Deputy Prime Minister meets with private sector economists]]> March 6, 2024 - Toronto, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada

        In advance of the 2024 federal budget, today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, met with leading private sector economists to discuss their outlook on the Canadian and global economies, as well as to hear their views on the federal government's economic plan to unlock pathways to th]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274148675/deputy-prime-minister-meets-with-private-sector-economists 274148675 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:58:04 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274148675/deputy-prime-minister-meets-with-private-sector-economists <![CDATA[Investing in Official Languages in Alberta]]> EDMONTON, March 6, 2024

        Official-language minority communities are a cornerstone of Canada's identity and culture.

        Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced investments of nearly $5 million to support official languages in Alberta.

        Community organizations and the provincial government will be]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274148479/investing-in-official-languages-in-alberta 274148479 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:05:44 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274148479/investing-in-official-languages-in-alberta <![CDATA[Backgrounder: Investing in Official Languages in Alberta]]> EDMONTON, March 6, 2024

        News release: Investing in Official Languages in Alberta

        The Government of Canada is announcing investments of nearly $5 million to support official-language minority communities across Alberta. These funds are]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274148480/backgrounder-investing-in-official-languages-in-alberta 274148480 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:05:31 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274148480/backgrounder-investing-in-official-languages-in-alberta <![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Alberta invest over $112 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 22,500 households in Alberta]]> Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet

        March 5, 2024 - Siksika Nation, Alberta

        All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Alberta.

        Today, the Honou]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274147401/governments-of-canada-and-alberta-invest-over-112-million-to-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-more-than-22500-households-in-alberta 274147401 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:52:00 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274147401/governments-of-canada-and-alberta-invest-over-112-million-to-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-more-than-22500-households-in-alberta <![CDATA[Backgrounder: Governments of Canada and Alberta invest over $112 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 22,500 households]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274147402/backgrounder-governments-of-canada-and-alberta-invest-over-112-million-to-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-more-than-22500-households 274147402 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:51:55 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274147402/backgrounder-governments-of-canada-and-alberta-invest-over-112-million-to-bring-high-speed-internet-access-to-more-than-22500-households <![CDATA[Member of Parliament George Chahal to announce investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force]]> March 05, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

        George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, will announce an investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence and the Honourable Jean Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement.

        • Date: Thursday, March 7, ]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274147161/member-of-parliament-george-chahal-to-announce-investment-in-the-royal-canadian-air-force 274147161 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:03:27 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274147161/member-of-parliament-george-chahal-to-announce-investment-in-the-royal-canadian-air-force <![CDATA[Governments of Canada and Alberta to make an important announcement about high-speed Internet]]> March 4, 2024 - Siksika Nation, Alberta 

          The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, together with the Honourable Nate Glubish, Alberta's Minister of Technology and Innovation, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Alberta.

          A media availabil]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274146071/governments-of-canada-and-alberta-to-make-an-important-announcement-about-high-speed-internet 274146071 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:30:03 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274146071/governments-of-canada-and-alberta-to-make-an-important-announcement-about-high-speed-internet <![CDATA[Minister Wilkinson to Participate in PDAC 2024]]> OTTAWA - The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will participate in a number of engagements while at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Convention (PDAC) 2024.

          On March 4, Minister Wilkinson will deliver remarks and participate in a fireside chat with Jerome Pecresse, Chief Executive, Aluminum, Rio Tinto, and Rag Udd, President Mine]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274144925/minister-wilkinson-to-participate-in-pdac-2024 274144925 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 19:32:49 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274144925/minister-wilkinson-to-participate-in-pdac-2024 <![CDATA[Minister Joly announces sanctions against the Russian government for the Kremlin's responsibility for Alexei Navalny's death]]> March 3, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

          The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing another round of sanctions. Six Russian officials are sanctioned under theSpecial Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations related to the February 16, 2024, death of Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, and to Russia's continued gross and syste]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274144812/minister-joly-announces-sanctions-against-the-russian-government-for-the-kremlin-responsibility-for-alexei-navalny-death 274144812 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:12:01 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274144812/minister-joly-announces-sanctions-against-the-russian-government-for-the-kremlin-responsibility-for-alexei-navalny-death <![CDATA[Backgrounder - Russia sanctions]]> Canada is imposing sanctions against Russian officials in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in Russia.

          Canadian measures

          TheSpecial Economic Measures (Russia) Regulationsimpose on listed individuals a prohibition on dealings (effectively, an asset freeze) by prohibiting persons in Canada and Canadians outside Canada fro]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274144813/backgrounder---russia-sanctions 274144813 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:11:46 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274144813/backgrounder---russia-sanctions <![CDATA[Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen]]> February 24, 2024 - Ottawa, ON - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

          In response to the Houthis' continued attacks against commercial and naval vessels transiting the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, today the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted an additional round of strikes against seve]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen 274136850 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 23:36:22 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen <![CDATA[Backgrounder: Government of Canada Announces Funding for Black History Month in Alberta]]> EDMONTON, February 23, 2024

          News Release: Government of Canada Announces Funding for Black History Month in Alberta

          Canadian Heritage

          Through the Projects and Events components of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program, 1]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274135796/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-black-history-month-in-alberta 274135796 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:30:48 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274135796/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-black-history-month-in-alberta <![CDATA[Government of Canada announces funding for Black History Month in Alberta]]> EDMONTON, February 23, 2024

          Black History Month is a time for Canadians to learn about and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians to our country. The Government of Canada is committed to investing in organizations that support this legacy.

          Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced more than]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274135797/government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-black-history-month-in-alberta 274135797 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:30:20 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274135797/government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-black-history-month-in-alberta <![CDATA[Government of Canada Announces Investments in Black History Month in Alberta]]> EDMONTON - On Friday, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will make a funding announcement in support of Black History Month. He will make the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities.

          Please note that all details are subj]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274134805/government-of-canada-announces-investments-in-black-history-month-in-alberta 274134805 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:00 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274134805/government-of-canada-announces-investments-in-black-history-month-in-alberta <![CDATA[Richmond seafood processing company fined $40,000 for undersized crabs]]> February 20, 2024

          Richmond, BC - A routine inspection of commercial seafood processing plants by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) fishery officers in January 2023 resulted in a fine of $40,000. On December 6, 2023, Tenshi Seafood Limited was handed down the fine in Richmond Provincial Court after pleading guilty to the possession of undersize crabs by a commercial business, which is a vi]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274132564/richmond-seafood-processing-company-fined-40000-for-undersized-crabs 274132564 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:28:07 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274132564/richmond-seafood-processing-company-fined-40000-for-undersized-crabs <![CDATA[Government of Canada announces new projects to green government operations]]> February 20, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

          The Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, joined by Lisa Campbell, President of the Canadian Space Agency, will announce new Greening Government Fund projects that demonstrate innovation in greening federal operations.

          A media availability will follow the announcement.

          Please conf]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274132441/government-of-canada-announces-new-projects-to-green-government-operations 274132441 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:50:10 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274132441/government-of-canada-announces-new-projects-to-green-government-operations <![CDATA[Government of Canada investing $1.7 million in economic development and diversification in the Lake Superior North Shore area]]> FedNor funds will help a community futures development corporation support new and existing businesses and foster economic growth and stability in the region

          February 20, 2024 - Terrace Bay, ON - Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor

          The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible fo]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274132448/government-of-canada-investing-17-million-in-economic-development-and-diversification-in-the-lake-superior-north-shore-area 274132448 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:30:44 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274132448/government-of-canada-investing-17-million-in-economic-development-and-diversification-in-the-lake-superior-north-shore-area <![CDATA[Transit and building improvements coming soon to Banff and surrounding area]]> Banff, Alberta, February 19, 2024 - People visiting and living in and around Banff will be better served with improvements to transit services as well as to notable local cultural and essential service buildings after a combined investment of more than $13 million from the federal government and municipal partners.  

          Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, ]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274132477/transit-and-building-improvements-coming-soon-to-banff-and-surrounding-area 274132477 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:30:58 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274132477/transit-and-building-improvements-coming-soon-to-banff-and-surrounding-area <![CDATA[Backgrounder: Transit and building improvements coming soon to Banff and surrounding area]]> http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274132478/backgrounder-transit-and-building-improvements-coming-soon-to-banff-and-surrounding-area 274132478 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:30:37 GMT http://www.calgarymonitor.com/news/274132478/backgrounder-transit-and-building-improvements-coming-soon-to-banff-and-surrounding-area