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The government has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the seriously injured in the cyclone.

Article content The Métis Nation of Alberta is showing its support for this year’s federal budget. The Métis Nation of Alberta was pleased to see continued efforts in Budget 2021 to reconcile Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples and recognition of the unique experience of the Métis people in Canada. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Real action in federal budget supports Albertas Indigenous peoples Back to video “As the Métis Nati...

To all Filipino researchers, it’s your time to shine. The Department of Science and Technology Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) has started accepting Monday, May 3, research and development (R&D)/science and technology (S&a

The federal budget supports municipal infrastructure through multiple investments including additional funding for the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund and $500 million over two years in community revitalization funding. “Strong hometowns are critical to our economy,” said Hayward. “Funding announced in the federal budget, and other recently announced federal investments, are fundamental to creating stronger hometowns.” As municipalities are responsible for the infrastructure ...

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on March 18, 2020. Photo by Kamara Morozuk The 2021 federal budget would slash corporate taxes for zero-emission technology manufacturers, offer tax credits for carbon-capture initiatives and spend billions of dollars on projects to cut carbon pollution and boost climate resiliency. The budget unveiled Monday by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland contains several long-term, environment-focused funding initiatives, adding up to a $17.6-billion “green recover...

Annex dike work contract awarded

Author of the article: Elliot Ferguson Publishing date: Apr 05, 2021  •  1 hour ago  •  2 minute read A view of Kingstons Inner Harbour on Monday April 5, 2021. Photo by Ian MacAlpine /The Whig-Standard Article content KINGSTON — The federal government is seeking city support for a cleanup of the western shoreline of the Inner Harbour. Parks Canada and Transport Canada have completed an assessment of the environmental condition of the harbour area and risks related to cleaning up...

Task force lauds involvement of military, police as COVID-19 tracers 9th March 2021 Domi Monardo, Chief of the COVID-19 Handling Task Force. (9/3/2021) ANTARA/Devi Nindy Jakarta (ANTARA) - COVID-19 Handling Task Force Chief Doni Monardo praised the involvement of personnel of the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) and Police (Polri) in tracing COVID-19 cases as a correct step since many had a medical background. In fact, the TNI and Polri have several hospitals in various regions ac...

Article content PAPER BALLOTS BEING RECONSIDERED Coun. Dave Boushy appears to have changed his mind about including paper ballots as an option for voters in Sarnia’s 2022 municipal election. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. City council notebook Back to video The councillor voted in February as part of the 5-4 majority supporting online-only voting and against the extra $218,000 expense for a hybrid system that included traditional paper ballots....

The Global Impact of COVID-19 - Southasiadisasters.net Issue No. 191, January 2021 Format This issue of Southasiadisasters.net is titled ‘The Global Impact of COVID-19’, and highlights the consequences, implications, risks and opportunities of the COVID-19 pandemic on our current world order. The pandemic and its response, in the form of protracted nationwide lockdowns have had several short-term as well as long term impacts on human health, society, economy and environment. For instance, t...