CNW News Releases

Dec 05, 2024 12:59 ET
Media Advisory - Government of Canada to announce support for the Vancouver Fringe Festival
The Government of Canada supports the work of the Vancouver Fringe Festival as it celebrates its 40th anniversary....
Dec 05, 2024 12:48 ET
R2 Capital Unveils Acquisition and Vision for Place 400 in Saint John
SAINT JOHN, NB, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - R2 Capital is excited to announce its acquisition of Place 400, a 160,000 sq. ft. office building located at 400 Main Street, Saint John, New Brunswick. Acquired at $17.50 per sq. ft.—well below replacement cost—this strategic investment highlights R2 Capital's strong confidence in the long-term potential of Saint John's office market....
Dec 05, 2024 12:36 ET
Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Alberta to improve access to drugs for rare diseases
EDMONTON, AB, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - In Canada, 1 in 12 people live with a rare disease, and for most people suffering from these diseases, the cost of treatment is unaffordable. Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access to quality health services and medications, including effective drugs for rare diseases, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay....
Dec 05, 2024 12:15 ET
Bill 32: The RCAAQ Applauds This First Important Step
WENDAKE, QC, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Regroupement des centres d'amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ) welcomes the adoption of Bill 32, An Act to establish the cultural safety approach within the health and social services network, legislation intended to improve the overall wellness of Indigenous populations. The RCAAQ considers this bill, which was tabled last year, a historic milestone in improving First Nations and Inuit quality of life....
Dec 05, 2024 12:10 ET
Media Advisory - Government of Canada supports science in Sudbury
Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament (Sudbury), will announce funding for a science organization in Northern Ontario...
Dec 05, 2024 12:10 ET
Saudi Manuscripts Exhibition: A Cultural Icon Introducing the World to a Heritage Spanning Over a Millennium
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ -- In the heart of Riyadh, the Saudi Manuscripts Exhibition continues to shine as a global cultural icon, highlighting a human legacy that extends for over 1200 years. It combines the essence of history with the spirit of modernity to present the world with a dazzling image of Saudi Arabia's commitment to preserving human cultural heritage and its active role in enhancing civilizational dialogue....
Dec 05, 2024 12:05 ET
MEDIA ADVISORY - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO MAKE HOUSING ANNOUNCEMENT IN SAULT STE. MARIE
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Media are invited to join Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie – on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities – alongside Matthew Shoemaker, Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie for the announcement....
Dec 05, 2024 12:00 ET
CBSA firearm investigation leads to 5 year prison sentence
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting Canadians by keeping prohibited firearms and weapons out of our communities....
Dec 05, 2024 12:00 ET
FSRA issues notice proposal against Ishaan Ahuja
TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Ontario's financial services regulator, FSRA, has initiated enforcement action against Ishaan Ahuja ("Ahuja")....
Dec 05, 2024 12:00 ET
Government of Canada recognizes munitions production at Defence Industries Limited factories as an event of national historic significance
The production of munitions during the Second World War at Defence Industries Limited (DIL) factories in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, made a major contribution to Canada's war effort....
Dec 05, 2024 12:00 ET
Hall of Fame Athlete Elected Chair of Canada Games Council Board of Directors
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce the election of Canadian sport legend Catriona Le May Doan as Chair of the organization's Board of Directors. Joining Le May Doan in officer positions are Vice-Chair Sean O'Donnell, Treasurer Sheri Somerville and Secretary Lyn Radford....
Dec 05, 2024 12:00 ET
The CBSA is initiating an investigation into concerns regarding dumping of corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Türkiye by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it is initiating an investigation to determine whether corrosion-resistant steel sheet originating in or exported from Türkiye by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş. (Borçelik) is being sold at unfair prices in Canada. This practice can harm Canadian industries by undercutting Canadian prices, which undermines fair competition....
Dec 05, 2024 11:45 ET
A Christmas Gift for Children in Need: "Give a Kid a Coat" Campaign
TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - This Christmas, children from two Catholic schools in Toronto, Northmount School and De La Salle College "Oaklands", are taking part in a heartwarming initiative to give back to other kids in need. The "Give a Kid a Coat this Christmas" campaign is designed to provide warm winter coats to children and youth who are the most in need, as identified by the Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto (CCAS) and the Catholic Children's Aid Foundation (CCAF)....
Dec 05, 2024 11:24 ET
Government of Canada announces new maternity and parental leave for fish harvesters in Atlantic Canada
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Canadians shouldn't have to choose between raising a family and their job. And that is especially true for those that work in Canada's fishing industry where it is as much a culture and lifestyle as it is a job....
Dec 05, 2024 11:23 ET
UHN Foundation celebrates Thank You Thursday with photo essay by Christopher Wahl
Portraits of Giving showcases the extraordinary donors who are helping UHN reimagine health care...
Dec 05, 2024 11:20 ET
Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization Trading Halt - SFC.WT
TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by CIRO:...
Dec 05, 2024 11:15 ET
Federal government partners with Bronson Centre on upgrades
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Ottawa's Bronson Centre is getting significant upgrades after a total investment of more than $8 million from the federal government and the Centre itself. The modernized facility will better support the 30,000 people who use its services monthly, including Ottawa's arts and cultural communities....
Dec 05, 2024 10:49 ET
Myant and Coapt Partner to Transform Assistive Technology and Pain Management with Textile-Based Neural Interfaces
TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ -- Myant Corp., a pioneer in textile computing for healthcare, and Coapt, a leader in neural interface technology, announced a collaboration aimed at transforming the assistive technology landscape. The partnership will focus on developing and commercializing textile-based electromyography (EMG) interfaces, enhancing the way prosthetic limbs and related therapeutic devices interact with the human body....
Dec 05, 2024 10:45 ET
Sled Push for a Purpose: Join the 7th Annual Bold Athlete Sledathon to Spread Holiday Cheer
CALGARY, AB, Dec. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Bold Athlete Sledathon is back for its 7th year, inviting businesses and individuals across Calgary to join an extraordinary community event that brings holiday joy to families and veterans in need. Since its humble beginnings in 2017, this annual event has grown from raising $2,500 in its first year to over $14,000 in 2023. This year, the stakes are higher, and the goal is bigger and we aim to raise $25,000 to create a memorable holiday experience for veterans and families in greatest need. We invite YOU to be a part of this incredible effort to spread ...
Dec 05, 2024 10:42 ET
Supporting the growing Indigenous tourism sector
 Government of Canada and NACCA working together to enhance key tourism experiences in Indigenous communities...