Canadian organizations invited to G7 Women Summit in Paris, France
The London Abused Women’s Centre has been invited to the Women 7 (W7) Summit in Paris, France. Continue reading
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Online auction of used government equipment recoups millions every year
By Mike Le Couteur Global National Ottawa Correspondent
GC Surplus is like eBay for old government equipment, with all of the proceeds going back to the federal purse. Continue reading
Pledge behind Justin Trudeau’s Trevor Noah tweet was planned 3 weeks ago, official says
A spokesperson for International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says the money pledged by the prime minister has already been announced during the G7 Summit. Continue reading
Peterborough activist Rosemary Ganley to receive YMCA Peace Medal
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Rosemary Ganley recently served on the G7 council on issues of gender equality. Continue reading
Ottawa commits $30 million for new tidal power project in Bay of Fundy
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi announced the grant in support of a $117-million project operated by Halagonia Tidal Energy Ltd. on Thursday, amidst a meeting of G7 ministers that has emphasized the importance of renewable energies. Continue reading
Canada looks at tackling global issue of plastic pollution in oceans
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna made the announcement in Halifax on Thursday, as part of the G7 meeting on environment and energy. Continue reading
New online education kit aims to tackle plastic pollution
Currently, there’s more than 150-million tonnes of plastic waste in our oceans. More than 40 per cent of plastic produced each year is used just once then thrown away. Continue reading
Involve business in ocean plastics pollution issue, talks: environment minister
Catherine McKenna, speaking at a news conference today in Halifax, said Canadians are throwing out up to $150 billion worth of plastic each year, much of which ends up in the water. Continue reading
Freeland vows ‘real push’ to seek NAFTA agreement over summer
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland met with her American counterpart to restart seemingly stalled NAFTA talks on Thursday. Continue reading
Peterborough companies seeing ripple effects of U.S. steel tariffs
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Trump tariffs to cost jobs and growth in Canada & U.S., according to C.D Howe Institute. Continue reading