A unique reindeer herd, first brought to Arctic Canada from Russia in the 1930s, has been purchased by the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation in Inuvik. The goal is to grow the herd to provide a sustainable food resource.
Day: August 12, 2021
Today the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, announced an agreement with the Northwest Territories (NWT) to provide it with more than $3.1 million for Safe Long-term Care.
In recent years, the pulp and paper sector sector has faced global competitive challenges due to shifts in consumer demands, lower prices, and supply shortages. Mills continue to innovate to remain competitive in a challenging environment. The University of British Columbia – BioProducts Institute is receiving funding to support this innovation.
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, will announce funding to create employment training opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Rob Fleming, B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced joint funding of $282,500 to install two bus shelters for the new RapidBus station located on Highway 97 and Sexsmith Road in Kelowna, B.C.