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NEWFOUNDLAND'S EVENING TIDE VODKA NAMED THE WORLD'S BEST VARIETAL VODKA AND BEST VODKA IN CANADA

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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ST. JOHN'S, NL, April 10, 2024 /CNW/ - Evening Tide Vodka, produced by Newfoundland based Wooden Walls Distilling, has been named the World's Best Varietal Vodka and Best Varietal Vodka in Canada during the 2024 World Vodka Competition.

Key Points: 
  • ST. JOHN'S, NL, April 10, 2024 /CNW/ - Evening Tide Vodka, produced by Newfoundland based Wooden Walls Distilling, has been named the World's Best Varietal Vodka and Best Varietal Vodka in Canada during the 2024 World Vodka Competition.
  • Their flagship vodka, Evening Tide, is made using a blend of wheat, rye, and oats sourced throughout Atlantic Canada.
  • The annual World Vodka Awards celebrate the best internationally recognized vodka styles.
  • For information on Wooden Walls Distilling, Evening Tide Vodka, and their other spirit offerings, please visit www.woodenwalls.ca or contact [email protected] .

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $11.4 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 2,600 Indigenous households in Ontario

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Ontario.
  • The project being announced today is part of an existing partnership between Ontario and Canada.
  • On July 29, 2021, the governments announced a Canada–Ontario broadband partnership to support large–scale, fibre-based projects that will provide high-speed Internet access to nearly 280,000 households across the province.
  • In 2021, Ontario passed the Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 to help speed up construction of high-speed Internet projects.

Improving mobile connectivity to keep people safe in northern Manitoba

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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THOMPSON, MB, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Everyone needs reliable and affordable mobile connectivity, no matter where they live in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • THOMPSON, MB, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Everyone needs reliable and affordable mobile connectivity, no matter where they live in Canada.
  • Ensuring access to secure and reliable mobile connectivity for Indigenous communities is a top priority for the government, particularly in an increasingly digital world.
  • Today, your federal government is making sure eight Indigenous communities across northern Manitoba have a little more peace of mind."
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested $262 million in connectivity projects in Manitoba.

More than 1 million Canadian seniors approved for Canadian Dental Care Plan to date

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) recently hit a major milestone when it reached one million seniors who have been deemed eligible for dental care coverage, helping to ease financial barriers to accessing dental care.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) recently hit a major milestone when it reached one million seniors who have been deemed eligible for dental care coverage, helping to ease financial barriers to accessing dental care.
  • "One million people have been approved for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
  • Since the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, more than one million seniors have been approved for dental care coverage.
  • To improve dental care outcomes, the CDCP will help cover a wide range of dental care services, on the recommendation of a dental care provider.

More than 1 million seniors approved for the Canadian Dental Care Plan

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) recently hit a major milestone when it reached one million seniors who have been approved for dental care coverage – including over 400,000 seniors in Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) recently hit a major milestone when it reached one million seniors who have been approved for dental care coverage – including over 400,000 seniors in Ontario.
  • "More than one million seniors have been approved for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
  • – The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister for Seniors
    "Over a million uninsured seniors are approved to join the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
  • To improve dental care outcomes, the CDCP will help cover a wide range of dental care services, on the recommendation of a dental care provider.

Governments of Canada and Alberta invest over $112 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 22,500 households in Alberta

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Alberta.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Alberta.
  • On March 9, 2022, both governments announced a historic broadband partnership to invest up to $780 million to provide high–speed Internet access to Albertans in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
  • The governments of Canada and Alberta will continue to announce projects selected under this agreement over the coming months.
  • This investment will provide reliable high-speed Internet access to more than 22,500 underserved homes in 166 rural and remote communities in Alberta. "

Governments of Canada and British Columbia working together to bring high-speed Internet to more than 7,500 households

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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The governments of Canada and British Columbia are taking action to improve connectivity for underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • The governments of Canada and British Columbia are taking action to improve connectivity for underserved communities.
  • The federal and provincial funding commitments made today are part of an existing agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia.
  • These investments will provide reliable high-speed Internet access to more than 7,500 underserved homes in communities across British Columbia."
  • This agreement represents a plan to connect all remaining rural households in British Columbia to high-speed Internet through a total combined investment of up to $830 million.

Canada is connecting more than 150 Northwest Territories households to high-speed Internet and bringing mobile connectivity to remote areas

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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That is why the Government of Canada is bringing high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to underserved communities across the country.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada is bringing high-speed Internet access and mobile connectivity to underserved communities across the country.
  • This funding is provided through the Universal Broadband Fund , a program designed to ensure that Canadians in rural, remote and Indigenous communities have access to reliable Internet and mobile connectivity.
  • Today, 94.8% of Canadian households have access to high-speed Internet, compared to just 79% in 2014.
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested $80 million in connectivity projects in the Northwest Territories.

Federal-provincial agreement allows Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to switch from heating homes with oil to heat pumps and other electric home heating systems

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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The agreement supports the recently announced strengthened Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement supports the recently announced strengthened Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program.
  • This program allows eligible Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to receive up to $22,000 in support for switching to a heat pump, electric furnace, or electric boiler.
  • On average, homeowners who switch from oil to cold-climate heat pumps to heat their homes save between $1,500 and $4,700 per year on home energy bills.
  • The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program has received 9,400 applications to date nationally.

During winter peak for passport applications, Service Canada delivers Canadians their passports within service standards

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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While there may be longer lineups for passport services at certain offices, Service Canada is getting passports into the hands of Canadians on time.

Key Points: 
  • While there may be longer lineups for passport services at certain offices, Service Canada is getting passports into the hands of Canadians on time.
  • For all the details on passport offices, Service Canada Centres, and scheduled outreach sites, including the estimated wait times at passport offices, visit the Find a Service Canada Office webpage.
  • Service Canada offers several flexible options for people wanting to apply for their passport, including by mail, at a passport office, or a Service Canada Centre.
  • – Minister of Citizens' Services, Terry Beech
    The service standard for applications submitted at passport offices and Service Canada Centres offering 10-day passport service is 10 business days.