Major funding for Indigenous cultural centre in Debert, Nova Scotia
A $1.8-million investment will fund the development of the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre in Nova Scotia MILLBROOK, NS–Cultural centres are vital for Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada, as they encourage a sense of belonging. They are where language, storytelling and ceremonies can thrive, strengthening identity and community connections. These spaces …
Government of Canada supports Holocaust remembrance initiatives in Vancouver and Victoria
Member of Parliament Taleeb Noormohamed announces funding for Holocaust remembrance initiatives in Vancouver and Victoria VANCOUVER, BC– The federal government is committed to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and honouring the voices of survivors, while actively combatting antisemitism and hate in all its forms. Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to …
Isha Khan reappointed as the Director, CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
GATINEAU, QC,–The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the reappointment of Isha Khan as Director and CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) for a five-year term, beginning August 17, 2025. Ms. Khan, a Winnipeg native, was first appointed as Director and CEO of the CMHR …
Government of Canada reaffirms commitment to a national RCMP Museum
Transition will ensure the museum continues to evolve as a place of learning and reflection for all Canadians REGINA, SK–Canada has been home to the “Mounties” since 1873, and for the last 140 years, these distinctively Canadian police officers have trained in Regina. Their iconic red serge dress uniforms are …
Official Signing of the First Collective Agreement Among Four Quebec Museums, Two Quebec Artists’ Associations
MONTREAL, QC–Quebec’s four statutory museums and two major artists’ associations are thrilled to announce the ratification of the first major collective agreement for the benefit of artists. This historic agreement was ratified this morning during an official signing ceremony held at the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal at Place Ville …
Preserving, Restoring Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB–The restoration of Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum will help safeguard its structural integrity and preserve its architectural heritage after an investment of $1 million from the federal government. Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum showcases the history and culture of Manitoba’s Francophone and Métis communities. As Winnipeg’s oldest building, …
Why RBC Avion Partnership with Canadian Tire is A Game-Changer for Canadian Loyalty Programs
RBC Avion Partners with Canadian Tire: A Game-Changer for Canadian Loyalty Programs By Richard Schenker In an exciting development for the Canadian banking, retail and rewards landscape, RBC Avion has announced a strategic partnership with Canadian Tire, a collaboration that brings together two very influential players in the Canadian market. …
RBC, Canadian Tire Corporation announce strategic loyalty partnership
Loyalty partnership expands rewards, enhancing value for millions of Canadians TORONTO, ON–Royal Bank of Canada and Canadian Tire Corporation have formed a long-term strategic loyalty partnership between Avion Rewards and Triangle Rewards. This collaboration will enhance the value of both programs by linking millions of eligible RBC credit and debit …
Environics Analytics’ ENVISION platform embraces Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes for scalable growth
Users of EA’s market intelligence platform benefit from improved system scalability and stability, as well as more rapid releases and upgrades TORONTO — Environics Analytics (EA), Canada’s leading marketing and analytics services company, has implemented Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise on Kubernetes to help scale its ENVISION platform. Increasing demand for the …
New Schulich Research Reveals How Digital Platforms Build Trust in Times of Crisis
TORONTO, ON – New research from York University’s Schulich School of Business reveals how online platforms can foster trust among strangers during periods of heightened uncertainty, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, titled “Building Bridges in the Digital Age: How Online Platforms Foster Trust During a Crisis”, is slated …