Geography of Canada

Statement by Ministers Committing to On-going Engagement with First Nations Affected by Wildfires in British Columbia and Additional Resources to Advance Emergency Response Measures

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 12, 2021

"Over the past few days, representatives from the Government of Canada and British Columbia have regularly met with a number of First Nation leaders.

Key Points: 
  • "Over the past few days, representatives from the Government of Canada and British Columbia have regularly met with a number of First Nation leaders.
  • Discussions have focussed on the emergency response, and how we can work together to improve the response and preparedness process.
  • On Friday, July 9, 2021, Transport Canada issued a Ministerial Order to cease movement of trains between Kamloops and Boston Bar, British Columbia for 48 hours.
  • This was done in the interest of safe railway operations and to protect residents who temporarily returned to inspect their homes.

Yukon to receive federal assistance for support with COVID-19 efforts

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Saturday, July 10, 2021

The Government Operations Centre is coordinating the federal response to the situation in Yukon.

Key Points: 
  • The Government Operations Centre is coordinating the federal response to the situation in Yukon.
  • With the approval of this request for assistance our government will continue to be there to support Yukon in stopping the spread of this virus and keep people safe.
  • Given outbreaks in Whitehorse and other communities, the Yukon Minister of Community Services submitted a formal request for federal assistance on July 3.
  • This support is in addition to the 100 CAF members currently deployed to Yukon under a separate request for assistance in response to flooding.

Minister of Transport announces Ministerial Order to protect residents and railway operations in the area of Lytton, British Columbia

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 9, 2021

Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabraannounced that Transport Canada is issuing a Ministerial Order in the interest of safe railway operations, and to protect public safety for the temporary return of residents to inspect their homes in Lytton, British Columbia.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabraannounced that Transport Canada is issuing a Ministerial Order in the interest of safe railway operations, and to protect public safety for the temporary return of residents to inspect their homes in Lytton, British Columbia.
  • Aside from these requirements, trains located on these portions of the Ashcroft and Thompson subdivisions at 12:01 AM PDT are permitted to navigate the subdivisions for the purposes of exiting.
  • "The Government of Canada is committed to supporting those affected by the devastating wildfires in British Columbia.
  • This Ministerial Order is being put in place in the interest of safe railway operations and to protect residents who are temporarily returning to inspect their homes as safely as possible."

BMO Announces $50,000 Donation and Relief Program to Support Communities Affected by Wildfires in British Columbia

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 7, 2021

TORONTO, July 7, 2021 /CNW/ - BMO Financial Group today announced a donation of$50,000to the Canadian Red Cross BC Fires Appeal to support communities and residents affected by the wildfires inBritish Columbia.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 7, 2021 /CNW/ - BMO Financial Group today announced a donation of$50,000to the Canadian Red Cross BC Fires Appeal to support communities and residents affected by the wildfires inBritish Columbia.
  • "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by these devasting fires.
  • As British Columbians, we are in this together and are here to help.
  • Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, inNorth America.

After four quiet years, condo presale buyers return to Downtown Vancouver - Reliance Properties

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 7, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Real estate market analysts confirm that after four years of failed condo presale launches in downtown Vancouver, buyers are returning.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Real estate market analysts confirm that after four years of failed condo presale launches in downtown Vancouver, buyers are returning.
  • Pattison Group and Reliance Properties just launched sales of 2 Burrard Place and sold more than 100 homes (out of 239 homes) in two days to early registrants.
  • Downtown Vancouver felt the brunt of government housing policies and taxes introduced in 2018, resulting in zero successful condo launches in the core since, said Dillon Sangha, market and advisory manager at Urban Analytics .
  • This is the first Euro-Luxe condo building in Vancouver, said Lily Korstanje, managing director of Magnum Projects who is marketing the presales.

Quebec City Real Estate Market: New Price Records and a Marked Decrease in Sales

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

QUEBEC CITY, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) has just released its residential real estate market statistics for the Quebec City Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) for the month of June, based on the real estate brokers Centris provincial database.

Key Points: 
  • QUEBEC CITY, July 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) has just released its residential real estate market statistics for the Quebec City Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) for the month of June, based on the real estate brokers Centris provincial database.
  • The Quebec City CMA has registered its first significant drop in single-family home sales after 13 consecutive months of record-breaking activity.
  • The South Shore of Quebec City registered the smallest decrease in sales (-16 per cent compared to June of last year), followed by the Agglomeration of Quebec City (-18 per cent).
  • The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) is a non-profit association that brings together more than 13,000 real estate brokers and agencies.

Orleans Express Will Offer a Service Route Between Quebec and Ontario

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Monday, July 5, 2021

MONTREAL, July5, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -As of July8, Keolis Canada's intercity transportation service Orlans Express will be enhanced by a daily connection linking Montreal, Gatineau and Ottawa.

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  • MONTREAL, July5, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -As of July8, Keolis Canada's intercity transportation service Orlans Express will be enhanced by a daily connection linking Montreal, Gatineau and Ottawa.
  • "In the current context, the addition of a new service on an important route like the Montreal and Gatineau/Ottawa line will improve service offerings to Orlans Express customers, who will now be able to travel from Ottawa to the Gasp Peninsula, and vice versa.
  • We are therefore pleased to be able to offer intercity transportation services on this route which is currently not served by coach transport."
  • Each year, Keolis Canada transports more than 20 million passengers and more than one million packages.

US$12 Million Placement at 28% Premium Expands Cape Ray Gold Project Drill Program to 45,000 Metres

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The Company has successfully completed a US$12 million (A$16 million) Placement, issuing 28.6 million shares at a price of US$0.42 (A$0.56) per share ("New Shares")

Key Points: 
  • The Company has successfully completed a US$12 million (A$16 million) Placement, issuing 28.6 million shares at a price of US$0.42 (A$0.56) per share ("New Shares")
    Proceeds from the Placement will be used to expand and accelerate exploration activities at the Cape Ray Gold Project.
  • The funds raised in the Placement allow for the Company to expand and accelerate exploration activities at the Cape Ray Gold Project in Newfoundland, Canada.
  • "I would like to thank both new and existing shareholders for their strong support in this Placement.
  • To have such strong demand highlights the market support for our exploration strategy to systematically test the potential of our Cape Ray Gold Project, in Newfoundland, Canada.

Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia announce new Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Halifax, N.S., June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Province of Nova Scotia have designated four new wetlands as Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia.

Key Points: 
  • Halifax, N.S., June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Province of Nova Scotia have designated four new wetlands as Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia.
  • About Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia: Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia is a partnership between Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia, and many community partners.
  • Funding is generously provided by Wildlife Habitat Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Nova Scotia Habitat Conservation Fund.
  • About Ducks Unlimited Canada: Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.

VALE INVESTS $150 MILLION TO EXTEND LIFE OF MANITOBA OPERATIONS

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Thompson, Manitoba, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vale announced today a $150 million CAD investment to extend current mining activities in Thompson, Manitoba by 10 years while aggressive exploration drilling of known orebodies holds the promise of mining well past 2040.

Key Points: 
  • Thompson, Manitoba, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vale announced today a $150 million CAD investment to extend current mining activities in Thompson, Manitoba by 10 years while aggressive exploration drilling of known orebodies holds the promise of mining well past 2040.
  • This is the largest single investment we have made in our Thompson operations in the past two decades, said Mark Travers, Executive Vice-President for Base Metals with Vale.
  • We see the lighting of a path forward to a sustainable and prosperous future for Vale Base Metals in Manitoba, said Gary Annett, General Manager of Vales Manitoba Operations.
  • With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, Indonesia and Brazil, the Base Metals business delivers critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.