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Inuvik Aboriginal Head Start Moves To New Location – IRC
April 21, 2017 Beginning on Monday, April 24, all Inuvik Aboriginal Head Start programming will take place at the Children First Centre. *Please be advised that the four-year-old programming on the afternoon of Friday, April 21 will be held at this new location* Even though the location has changed, all Inuvik Aboriginal Head Start programming will remain […]
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Government of Canada proposes new regulations for playpens
From Health Canada Proposed regulations would strengthen requirements for playpens to better protect infants and young children from potential injury or death April 21, 2017 Ottawa, ON Health Canada Playpens are intended to provide a safe playing environment for infants and young children. However, over the years, playpen designs have evolved and there are safety […]
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Changes to three CMF program deadlines
Northern Incentive, Anglophone Minority Incentive and Corus-CMF “Page to Pitch” Program Toronto, April 21, 2017 – The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has modified deadlines for two of its programs to reflect feedback from producers who regularly benefit from these programs. Specifically, deadlines to apply for production funding through the CMF Northern Incentive and the Anglophone […]
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21 Additional First Nations welcomed as Signatories to the Framework Agreement
(April 21, 2017) On behalf of the Lands Advisory Board, and the Framework Agreement Signatory First Nations, and with the full support of Canada, we are delighted to welcome the following 21 new signatory nations to the Framework Agreement. This brings the total number of Framework Agreement Signatory First Nations to 148. This year the […]
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Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup challenges Canadians to set a new record for Canada’s 150th birthday
ACROSS CANADA, April 21, 2017 – Canada is turning 150 this year and to celebrate the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is challenging Canadians to mark Canada’s big birthday by cleaning their shorelines in record-breaking numbers. With Earth Day tomorrow, registration for the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is now open and is easier than ever, with […]
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Lending volumes and credit conditions are improving for SMEs, but many firms continue to struggle to obtain financing that meets their needs – OECD
April 21, 2017 Lending volumes and credit conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have gradually improved, according to a new report from the OECD, but demand-side obstacles such as a lack of financial knowledge are contributing to holding back a stronger recovery. Moreover, SME finance through non-bank instruments is still not sufficiently developed to […]
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PETA’s anti-commercial sealing videos ‘devastating’ to Inuit, critic says – CBC
PETA says it supports Inuit hunt, but Aaju Peter says anti-sealing campaigns harm Inuit communities Apr 21, 2017 One of the most prominent Inuit sealing advocates says a new anti-commercial sealing video from PETA continues “devastating” negative stereotypes against the industry. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video on social media Monday […]
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Kwanlin Dün First Nation deals with shock and grief after two women found dead – CBC
RCMP have confirmed that the bodies of two women were found inside a residence on Wednesday Apr 20, 2017 The Kwanlin Dün First Nation has lit a sacred fire in the McIntyre subdivision to give people a place to grieve following two deaths in the community, that police are now investigating. RCMP confirmed Thursday that […]
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Yukon Legislative Assembly opens with speech from the throne
April 20, 2017 The second session of the 34th Yukon Legislative Assembly opened today with a speech from the throne. Commissioner Doug Phillips delivered the speech in the assembly this afternoon. The speech from the throne illustrated the government’s four key priorities going forward: Building a strong Yukon by creating good jobs in a sustainable […]
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Call for nominations: Community Joint Planning and Management Committee for the Katannilik Territorial Park
April 20, 2017 The Government of Nunavut (GN) and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) are now accepting nominations for six appointments (two from Iqaluit and four from Kimmirut) to the Community Joint Planning and Management Committee (CJPMC) for the Katannilik Territorial Park. The CJPMC provides advice and recommendations to the GN on the planning, establishment, […]
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