“The second Monday in March of every year marks Commonwealth Day—a celebration of our history as a proud member of the Commonwealth of Nations. “Some 52 countries throughout the world belong to this body. Canada proudly embraces our roots with other members of the Commonwealth family. “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Canada’s head of […]
Read more“Canadians of Hindu ancestry gather to celebrate Holi—the “festival of colours” and the “festival of love.” “This holiday dates back millennia and is a celebration of the coming of spring and the triumph of good over evil. One of the most enjoyable features of the festivities include spraying family and friends with brightly coloured water […]
Read more“Today marks four years since Jorge Mario Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentina was elected Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. “Like his predecessors, Pope Francis has been a strong voice for the poor and destitute. His message of showing compassion and helping one’s neighbours continues to resonate in Ontario and across the world. “He has […]
Read more“Today we mark International Women’s Day, which gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future of women in our province. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is women in the changing world of work. “At the time of the first International Women’s Day 109 years ago, the world of work […]
Read more“Today we mark International Women’s Day, which gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past, present and future of women in our province. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is women in the changing world of work. “At the time of the first International Women’s Day 109 years ago, the world of […]
Read moreThe following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on the nomination of Sam Oosterhoff as the Ontario PC candidate for Niagara West: “I congratulate Sam on his nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Niagara West. “Since his by-election victory in November,Sam Oosterhoff has been strong voice for this community at […]
Read moreQUEEN’S PARK – Today, Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown called on the Liberal Government to immediately issue a moratorium on school closures and an immediate review of the flawed Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline that determines school closures. “School closures have a devastating impact on our communities,” said Brown. “And for students it can mean more […]
Read moreThe following is a statement from Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown on the nomination of Sam Oosterhoff as the Ontario PC candidate for Niagara West: “I congratulate Sam on his nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Niagara West. “Since his by-election victory in November,Sam Oosterhoff has been strong voice for this community at Queen’s […]
Read more“Losar is an important day in the Nepalese, Bhutanese and Tibetan calendar and Ontarians from these communities will be gathering with family, friends and the broader community to usher in the new year. “This ancient holiday signifies a time of renewal and involves colourful traditions and the exchange of good wishes between family and […]
Read more“Twenty six years ago, Canada helped to liberate Kuwait during the first Gulf War. Our nation sent a three-ship naval task group (consisting of HMCS Athabaskan, HMCS Terra Nova and HMCS Protecteur), CF-188s and other air assets as part of Operation Friction. The joint task force was commanded by St. Thomas’ own Commodore Kenneth Summers. […]
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