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Environment and Climate Change Canada Study of Winter Air Pollution in Toronto begins

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Access to clean air and a healthy environment is key to the well-being of Canadians.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - Access to clean air and a healthy environment is key to the well-being of Canadians.
  • While actions are necessary to protect the environment for present and future generations, they must be grounded in sound, scientific-based information.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada has initiated the Study of Winter Air Pollution in Toronto (SWAPIT), a six-week comprehensive scientific investigation of air quality across the Greater Toronto Area that will lead to a better understanding of air quality in Canadian cities, particularly in winter.
  • People in Toronto are encouraged to visit the sites to learn more about this scientific research study.

Subway® is Canada's destination for cookies this National Cookie Day

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Reese's Pieces and unveils its first-ever Footlong Cookie to celebrate National Cookie Day!

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  • Reese's Pieces and unveils its first-ever Footlong Cookie to celebrate National Cookie Day!
  • This National Cookie Day, Subway Canada is baking up its all-new Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookie with Reese's Pieces.
  • What's even sweeter is that on December 4th, 2023, better known as National Cookie Day, Subway Canada will be debuting its first-ever Footlong Cookie in Toronto.
  • Inspired by the all-new Subway Series menu and available exclusively on National Cookie Day, Canadians will crumble for ooey-gooey goodness and indulge in crave-able toppings.

Advertising Blackout!…Legion encourages remembrance with unique initiative

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thousands of digital advertising signs across the country will go black on Remembrance Day this year, to be replaced with a message of remembrance and three important figures: 11-11-11.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thousands of digital advertising signs across the country will go black on Remembrance Day this year, to be replaced with a message of remembrance and three important figures: 11-11-11.
  • The two minutes of silence are a very sacred part of Remembrance Day ceremonies, during which attendees quietly reflect upon our Veterans’ sacrifices and remember them with deep gratitude.
  • Canadians can expect another beautiful National Remembrance Day Ceremony organized by the Legion at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on November 11.
  • Branches are populating this page to allow Canadians to find a Legion-supported Remembrance ceremony closest to them.

More than 35 Iconic Canadian Buildings and Landmarks to be Illuminated for World Occupational Therapy Day

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Ottawa, Ontario, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 27, 2023, more than 35 iconic buildings and landmarks across Canada will light up blue in a show of support for World Occupational Therapy Day, an international day of awareness to acknowledge the work done by occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapist assistants (OTAs).

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  • Ottawa, Ontario, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 27, 2023, more than 35 iconic buildings and landmarks across Canada will light up blue in a show of support for World Occupational Therapy Day, an international day of awareness to acknowledge the work done by occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapist assistants (OTAs).
  • World Occupational Therapy Day promotes and celebrates the profession locally, nationally, and internationally, and the meaningful differences that OTs and OTAs make in the lives of their clients.
  • First launched in 2010 by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), World Occupational Therapy Day has become an important date as it falls in October, which is celebrated as Occupational Therapy Month in Canada.
  • "We are honoured to have the hard work and dedication of the 20,000 OTs and OTAs across Canada recognized by so many iconic landmarks," says Phillip Wendt, President of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

International Day of the Girl: Landmarks across the US, around the world join CARE to shine a light on girls' empowerment

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the evening of October 11, 2023 – International Day of the Girl – dozens of buildings and landmarks around the globe (including in the US, Canada, Ireland, and Australia) will join CARE by lighting up in honor of this global commemoration of girls' empowerment.

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  • In advance of International Day of the Girl, CARE's #TaketheMic initiative has been elevating the voices of girls and challenging audiences to think more deeply about girls' experiences and how harmful gender norms can impact a girl's life.
  • As part of the campaign, CARE has created a digital platform for girls to share their stories.
  • The humanitarian organization has also co-produced videos captured at in-person storytelling workshops for teenage girls organized in different parts of the world earlier this year.
  • "We at CARE are incredibly grateful to all these landmarks around the world that are helping us amplify girls' voices by literally and figuratively shining a light on gender inequality," said Monica Rowe, Chief Marketing Officer, CARE USA.

New Research Finds: 61 Per Cent of Canadians Say Their Loved Ones Procrastinate Getting Tested for Prostate Cancer

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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"According to loved ones, many men appear to be avoiding facing fears of a worst-case scenario possibly coming true in their lives."

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  • "According to loved ones, many men appear to be avoiding facing fears of a worst-case scenario possibly coming true in their lives."
  • PCFC commissioned this survey among 1,334 Canadians on the Angus Reid Forum in August 2023.
  • It set out to discover how family members encourage the men in their lives to proactively get a prostate cancer screening.
  • Men are putting off testing: The majority of Canadians (63 per cent) believe the man in their life is aware of the benefits of early prostate cancer detection, however 61 per cent say their loved one procrastinates going to get tested.

CheapOair.ca wishes everyone a Happy Canada Day by sharing the most unique Canadian attractions to visit this holiday

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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To celebrate, leading online travel agency CheapOair.ca is excited to highlight the most unique Canadian attractions that have earned worldwide attention.

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  • To celebrate, leading online travel agency CheapOair.ca is excited to highlight the most unique Canadian attractions that have earned worldwide attention.
  • Originally called Dominion Day in 1879, the holiday evolved over the next 100 years, as interest increased in Canadian patriotism and related celebrations.
  • Canada Day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada back in 1867.
  • Originally called Dominion Day in 1879, it wasn’t until the 100th anniversary that interest increased in Canadian patriotism and related celebrations.

Making ALS a priority, today and tomorrow

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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TORONTO, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) recognizes the start of ALS Awareness Month across the country.

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  • TORONTO, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) recognizes the start of ALS Awareness Month across the country.
  • ALS Canada works to provide hope for people affected through our investment in research, advocacy, information and community-based services, including direct support provided by the ALS Canada Equipment Program and ALS Canada Community Leads to Ontario families living with ALS.
  • On Global ALS Awareness Day (June 21), ALS Canada will host a live webinar on ALS therapies in Canada with Dr. David Taylor, Vice-President, Research and Strategic Partnerships, ALS Canada.
  • Get connected with the ALS community by joining the ALS Canada Walk to End ALS; for a complete list of dates and locations, visit walktoendals.ca .

Progyny and Fertility Matters Canada Honour Canadian Fertility Awareness Week with a Call to Increase Access to Family Building Care

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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The event will overlook the CN Tower, which will be lit green, Canada’s official colour to represent fertility awareness and support, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in honour of Canadian Fertility Awareness Week 2023.

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  • The event will overlook the CN Tower, which will be lit green, Canada’s official colour to represent fertility awareness and support, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in honour of Canadian Fertility Awareness Week 2023.
  • Canadian Infertility Awareness Week was established 16 years ago to raise awareness around infertility and the millions of people impacted by the disease.
  • Progyny and Fertility Matters Canada share a common goal of removing the stigmas and barriers that stand in the way of building families.
  • “There are many barriers to accessing fertility care in Canada,” said Carolynn Dubé, Executive Director of Fertility Matters Canada.

WWF-Canada's CN Tower Climb for Nature comeback sees nearly 5,000 people raise $1.36 million

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Sunday, April 16, 2023
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TORONTO, April 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 5,000 people made the challenging journey up the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps this weekend as part of World Wildlife Fund-Canada’s annual CN Tower Climb for Nature fundraiser.

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  • TORONTO, April 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 5,000 people made the challenging journey up the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps this weekend as part of World Wildlife Fund-Canada’s annual CN Tower Climb for Nature fundraiser.
  • Together they raised an incredible $1.36 million for conservation efforts that will help protect and restore nature, reverse wildlife loss and fight climate change.
  • Yesterday, Ladouceur climbed the CN Tower for the fifth time with her team — the first since recovering from cancer.
  • I don't do the climb for the time, I've never set a record time at the CN Tower Climb, but it meant something to me that the award is recognizing that I do this as part of a team."