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Media Advisory – Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island
Posted October 20, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
Members of the media are invited to attend an important infrastructure announcement with the Honorable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister o…
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TSB holds news conference to release 2016 Watchlist
Posted October 27, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will hold a news conference to release its 2016 Watchlist.
The Watchlist raises awareness of the key safety issues that need to be addressed by regulators and industry to make Canada’s transportation sys…
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MP Terry Sheehan announces Government of Canada Investment of $100,000 in Sault College’s Waterfront Recreational Facility
Posted December 9, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
The Government of Canada is investing $100,000 to assist with renovations to Sault College’s waterfront recreational facility and tennis courts. The funding will upgrade the interior and exterior of the building by adding a kitchen, change rooms, teach…
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The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of the ACTLAP Children’s Foundation (A.C.F.)
Posted July 8, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will revoke the registration of ACTLAP Children’s Foundation (A.C.F.), a charity based in North York, Ontario, effective July 9, 2016.
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You won’t believe just how sensitive our sense of touch is
Posted January 5, 2018 by podcasting@cbc.ca
Human sense of touch put to the test
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Minister Garneau to participate in the Conference of Montreal held by the International Economic Forum of the Americas
Posted June 13, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will participate in the International Economic Forum of the Americas’ Conference of Montreal. . .
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Two Vibrant Facilities in Mahone Bay Refreshed with CIP150 Support
Posted January 20, 2017 by Canada News Centre - National News
Bernadette Jordan, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margarets, today announced contributions totaling $33,200 for completion of infrastructure upgrades to two Mahone Bay locations through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150).
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Facial recognition at Canadian airports
Posted March 10, 2017 by podcasting@cbc.ca
Coming soon to an airport near you: facial recognition technology.
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Calgary High School Students Ready to Launch their experiments at the edge of space
Posted August 31, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
In early September, Sir Wilfrid Laurier School in Calgary will become the first Canadian high school to fly experiments onboard a stratospheric balloon as part of the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA’s) Stratos Program. These students will join fellow Cana…
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Mammoths Were Promiscuous Pachyderms – 2016/06/25 – Pt. 4
Posted June 24, 2016 by podcasting@cbc.ca
Different Species of Mammoth Interbred Freely according to their DNA.
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Minister Monsef Urging Canadians to get #EngagedinER
Posted September 6, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
Building on several productive stops in Canada’s north, the Minister of Democratic Institutions, Maryam Monsef, continues her tour in Western Canada this week to promote a national dialogue on electoral reform.
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Minister Chagger to participate in event to celebrate Nunavut’s connection to the Trans Canada Trail
Posted November 24, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
Iqaluit, Nunavut, November 25, 2016-The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Small Business and Tourism, along with the Honourable Monica Ell-Kanayuk, Nunavut’s Minister of Economic Development an…
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Product of a “Holy Grail” physics experiment has… disappeared
Posted March 3, 2017 by podcasting@cbc.ca
The first ever metallic hydrogen sample is nowhere to be found.
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Recipes for survival in a world with superintelligent artificial intelligence
Posted September 15, 2017 by podcasting@cbc.ca
The author talks about his book ‘Being human in the age of Artificial Intelligence’.
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Minister Bennett joins Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre for signing of education agreement
Posted December 14, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs is pleased to invite media representatives to attend a special announcement with the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre on education.
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How do birds find seeds?
Posted November 23, 2018 by Anonymous
Birds use vision, but also memory and social cues to find seeds.
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Government of Canada supports Yukon-based business to boost local manufacturing capacity
Posted January 25, 2017 by Canada News Centre - National News
Northerm Windows and Doors, a division of RAB Energy Group, is receiving up to $130,345 in funding from the Government of Canada to support the implementation of automation technologies.
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Canadians recognized for their dedication to Veterans
Posted November 6, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation presented at a ceremony in Montreal
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Minister LeBlanc to announce infrastructure funding at Mount Allison University
Posted September 14, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
Event date: September 15, 2016 – The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Beauséjour, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will be at Mount Allison University to announce infrastructure funding for the university and to highlight the benefits of the Government of Canada’s PostSecondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund.
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Genetics is the reason divorce runs in families
Posted October 13, 2017 by podcasting@cbc.ca
Divorce can be transmitted across generations because of genetic personality traits like high levels of extroversion or neurosis.
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This Camera App Deletes Humans
Posted June 26, 2019 by Anonymous
Bye Bye Camera questions the meaning of humanity from a machine’s perspective.
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Backgrounder: Seventeen Infrastructure Projects in Yukon Get Joint Government Funding
Posted July 26, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
The governments of Canada and Yukon are announcing funding for infrastructure improvement projects in communities across the territory under the Small Communities Fund. The Government of Canada will provide up to $58,596,772 through the Small Communiti…
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Canada can outperform the world with the right plan: Minister Bains
Posted October 12, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
In a period of low economic growth, Canada needs to invest in developing the talent and skills of its people. Canada should also focus on turning start-up companies into globally competitive successes and use the government’s purchasing power to drive …
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Address by Minister Duclos on Social infrastructure investments that support middle class
Posted November 15, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
Good morning, everyone and thank you Marco. Thank you for graciously hosting us today in Lawrence Heights. It’s my pleasure to be here to talk about the future of Canadian communities. I would also like to recognize that we are on the traditional terri…
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Minister Bains to attend North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Posted January 9, 2017 by Canada News Centre - National News
Ottawa, January 10, 2017-The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will be in Detroit, Michigan, to attend the 2017 North American International Auto Show.
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New Commander for Canadian Forces Intelligence Command
Posted June 22, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
Media are invited to attend the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command Change of Command Ceremony on Friday, June 24, 2016, at the Cartier Square Drill Hall.
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FedDev Ontario Makes Investment to Help Boost Productivity for Burlington Manufacturer
Posted August 5, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
Today, Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for FedDev Ontario, announced an investment of up to $500,000 in Etra…
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Canadian Army begins most complex computer-assisted training exercise of the year
Posted January 26, 2017 by Canada News Centre - National News
Close to 1300 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel will participate in Exercise UNIFIED RESOLVE 2017, the Canadian Army’s largest and most complex computer-assisted training exercise of the year.
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Minister of Finance Looking to the Future as Pre-Budget Consultations Begin
Posted September 26, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
Minister of Finance Looking to the Future as Pre-Budget Consultations Begin
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Royal Canadian Navy Divers Participate in Korean-led Exercise
Posted October 14, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) sailors will participate in mine countermeasure (MCM) training CLEAR HORIZON 16 in the Republic of Korea from October 16 to 23, 2016.
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Government of Canada invests in post-secondary infrastructure in Alberta
Posted September 9, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
The Government of Canada values the role of post-secondary institutions as they help equip young Canadians with the education and training they need for future careers that will help them join a strong, healthy middle class. Today’s $78-million investm…
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Minister Wilson-Raybould to Hold Media Availability
Posted November 14, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, accompanied by Randy Boissonnault, M.P for Edmonton Centre and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, will make an announcement
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Minister Qualtrough to Attend the White Spot | Delta Road Race
Posted July 8, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
DELTA, British Columbia – The Honourable Carla Qualtrough…
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Canadians now able to access interactive map for emergency alerts
Posted September 22, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today unveiled an interactive map identifying which radio and television stations across Canada distribute emergency alert messages. Canadians will also find a list of cable and sat…
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Backgrounder: Governments of Canada and British Columbia unveil details of BC Transit projects
Posted July 19, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark announced on June 16, 2016, that the Government of Canada is providing British Columbia with $90 million for BC Transit capital funding projects through the new Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF). The federal Government will fund up to 50% of the eligible project costs under this Fund. With contributions from the Province of BC and local governments, more than $196 million will be going toward the projects, which include:
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Do bears actually hibernate in caves?
Posted February 9, 2018 by Anonymous
Are there enough places for hibernating bears to sleep?
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Important upgrades coming to BC Transit Facility in Whistler
Posted October 21, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
Investing in public transit creates connected, sustainable communities and provides a better quality of life for the middle class. It’s about helping Canadians get around safely, reducing congestion, keeping the environment clean and providing an effic…
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How do CO2 emissions from forest fires compare to those from fossil fuels?
Posted September 14, 2018 by Anonymous
CO2 emissions from forest fires are 2 to 3 times higher than from fossil fuels.
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Message from the Minister of Health – Women’s History Month – October 2016
Posted October 19, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the women who have helped shape our lives and our country. This month is particularly special for me as it gives me a chance to highlight the women who work in the fields of health and sci…
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Government of Canada to announce investment in Cooke Aquaculture
Posted September 15, 2016 by Canada News Centre - National News
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Karen Ludwig, Member of Parliament for New Brunswick Southwest, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Deve…
