August 6, 2010, Ontario.ca – The McGuinty government today announced that it is donating $200,000 to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to aid victims of the flooding in Pakistan. More detail +
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Prime Minister Announces Support for Wind Energy Project in Prince Edward Island
Saturday, August 21st, 2010August 21, 2010, Canada News Centre – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the Government of Canada is providing support for an innovative research project in Prince Edward Island which will advance Canada’s understanding and use of wind power as a clean energy source. He was joined by Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. More detail +
Prime Minister Takes Part in Famous Gold Cup Parade
Saturday, August 21st, 2010August 21, 2010, Canada News Centre – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today took part in the preparations for Charlottetown’s annual Gold Cup Parade. Along with Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and Senator Mike Duffy, the Prime Minister visited the parade staging area to view floats and meet with participants before the parade began to roll. More detail +
Statement Regarding Mail Destined for the Gaza Strip
Saturday, August 21st, 2010August 21, 2010, Canada News Centre – On August 9, 2010 Canada Post advised customers that it is unable to accept outgoing mail to the Gaza Strip until further notice. This has not changed. Israel Post continues to inform postal services around the world that mail service to the Gaza Strip is currently unavailable. More detail +
Harper Government Opens New Markets for Canadian Livestock Producers
Saturday, August 21st, 2010August 21, 2010, Canada News Centre – Canadian breeding cattle are back in Colombia after almost 10 years of trade restrictions, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today. More detail +

