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Hamilton Spectator
30-07-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Former Brantford residential school set to reopen this fall as historic site
The former Mohawk Institute Residential School is set to reopen as a historic and interpretive site this fall after being closed for years for a multimillion-dollar restoration project . The institute , one of the country's oldest and longest-running residential schools, has been closed for years as its owner, the Woodland Cultural Centre, converted the Brantford building in a project expected to cost more than $25 million. It marks 'a significant step toward truth-telling, education, remembrance and reconciliation,' the Woodland Cultural Centre said in a release on Tuesday. 'We are grateful to the survivors, donors, former Woodland staff, contractors, and partners at all levels of government for supporting us in completing this major undertaking and preserving the evidence,' executive director Heather George said in the release. The three-phase restoration of the building, which involved repairing a collapsed roof, windows and front porch, as well as installing a new HVAC system and accessibility features and masonry work on its brick exterior, began in 2017 and was completed by July of last year. The final phase was the creation of interpretive exhibits, including photos, video, materials uncovered during construction and stories from survivors — a window into a dark period in history. In its approximately 142 years , at least 15,000 children from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities across Canada attended the residential school. The institute was one of 139 across the country that sought to systemically — and, often, violently — strip Indigenous children of their culture, language and identity. The project was funded by federal and provincial governments, as well as the Save the Evidence fundraising campaign launched in 2013, fees from tours and programming, and grants. The cultural centre has been offering virtual tours of the building. The residential school is expected to reopen to the public on Sept. 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
National Post
16-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Exchange Income Corporation and the Government of Nunavut Enter into Long Term Air Service Agreement for the Entire Territory of Nunavut
Article content WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Exchange Income Corporation (TSX: EIF) ('EIC' or the 'Corporation') a diversified, acquisition-oriented company focused on opportunities in the Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing segments, announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Calm Air International LP ('Calm Air') and its newly acquired subsidiary Bradley Air Services Limited, doing business as Canadian North ('Canadian North'), have entered into a long term agreement (the 'Agreement') with the Government of Nunavut ('GN') for the provision of medical travel, family services travel, duty travel and less than load air freight for all of Nunavut. These services are currently being provided by Calm Air in the Kivalliq region and Canadian North in the Kitikmeot and Qikiqtaaluk region. The Agreement extends the provision of those services by Calm Air and Canadian North for 10 years with an option for the parties to extend the agreement for an additional 5 years, providing long term stability to EIC's operations in Nunavut. Article content Although the scope of the services under the Agreement remains the same, the tenor of the Agreement is focused on collaboration, communication, adaptability to meet the needs of Nunavut and flexibility to address changes in the aviation industry. The Agreement reflects the desire of the GN and EIC to work in partnership to achieve their mutual objective of providing enduring, stable and affordable air travel in Nunavut. As a further reflection of the deep partnership between EIC and the GN, EIC has granted the GN an option to purchase a significant minority of Canadian North. The option is exercisable for one year from the date of the Agreement. If the GN exercises the option, the term of the Agreement is automatically extended to 15 years. Article content 'We are thrilled to be the GN's choice to provide long term air services to Nunavut, and it is reflective of the trusted and valued relationship we have with the GN. The North is a unique and challenging environment to operate in, but our airlines have been doing it successfully for over 50 years. It's what we do and do well,' stated Mike Pyle CEO of EIC. He continued, 'We understand the importance of air travel in Nunavut, the pivotal role the GN plays as its core customer, the long term commitments that are required to be successful and the need to work in partnership with the communities which means investing in the communities and in their people. This is why over the years we have made significant investments in infrastructure in the communities, supported youth sporting events, annually bring community members to Winnipeg to attend the Winnipeg Blue Bomber game played in honor of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and established the Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway in Rankin Inlet – which we recently announced the doubling of its size in Nunavut in 2026. This long term Agreement provides significant stability of our operations in the North and allows EIC to continue to make these types of investments in Nunavut for years to come.' Article content About Exchange Income Corporation Article content Exchange Income Corporation is a diversified acquisition-oriented company, focused in two segments: Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing. The Corporation uses a disciplined acquisition strategy to identify already profitable, well-established companies that have strong management teams, generate steady cash flow, operate in niche markets and have opportunities for organic growth. For more information on the Corporation, please visit Article content Article content . Additional information relating to the Corporation, including all public filings, is available on SEDAR+ ( Article content ). Article content Caution concerning forward-looking statements Article content The statements contained in this news release that are forward-looking are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks, and actual results may differ materially. Many of these forward-looking statements may be identified by looking for words such as 'believes', 'expects', 'will', 'may', 'intends', 'projects', 'anticipates', 'plans', 'estimates', 'continues' and similar words or the negative thereof. These uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to, external risks, operational risks, financial risks and human capital risks. External risks include, but are not limited to, risks associated with economic and geopolitical conditions, competition, government funding for Indigenous health care, access to capital, market trends and innovation, general uninsured loss, climate, acts of terrorism, armed conflict, labour and/or social unrest, pandemic, level and timing of government spending, government-funded programs and environmental, social and governance. Operational risks include, but are not limited to, significant contracts and customers, operational performance and growth, laws, regulations and standards, acquisitions (including receiving any requisite regulatory approvals thereof), concentration and diversification, maintenance costs, access to parts and relationships with key suppliers, casualty losses, environmental liability, dependence on information systems and technology, cybersecurity, international operations, fluctuations in sales prices of aviation related assets, fluctuations in purchase prices of aviation related assets, warranty, performance guarantees, global offset and intellectual property risks. Financial risks include, but are not limited to, availability of future financing, income tax matters, commodity risk, foreign exchange, interest rates, credit facility and the trust indentures, dividends, unpredictability and volatility of securities pricing, dilution and other credit risk. Human capital risks include, but are not limited to, reliance on key personnel, employees and labour relations and conflicts of interest. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts
Business Wire
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Exchange Income Corporation and the Government of Nunavut Enter into Long Term Air Service Agreement for the Entire Territory of Nunavut
WINNIPEG, Manitoba--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exchange Income Corporation (TSX: EIF) ('EIC' or the 'Corporation') a diversified, acquisition-oriented company focused on opportunities in the Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing segments, announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Calm Air International LP ('Calm Air') and its newly acquired subsidiary Bradley Air Services Limited, doing business as Canadian North ('Canadian North'), have entered into a long term agreement (the 'Agreement') with the Government of Nunavut ('GN') for the provision of medical travel, family services travel, duty travel and less than load air freight for all of Nunavut. These services are currently being provided by Calm Air in the Kivalliq region and Canadian North in the Kitikmeot and Qikiqtaaluk region. The Agreement extends the provision of those services by Calm Air and Canadian North for 10 years with an option for the parties to extend the agreement for an additional 5 years, providing long term stability to EIC's operations in Nunavut. Although the scope of the services under the Agreement remains the same, the tenor of the Agreement is focused on collaboration, communication, adaptability to meet the needs of Nunavut and flexibility to address changes in the aviation industry. The Agreement reflects the desire of the GN and EIC to work in partnership to achieve their mutual objective of providing enduring, stable and affordable air travel in Nunavut. As a further reflection of the deep partnership between EIC and the GN, EIC has granted the GN an option to purchase a significant minority of Canadian North. The option is exercisable for one year from the date of the Agreement. If the GN exercises the option, the term of the Agreement is automatically extended to 15 years. 'We are thrilled to be the GN's choice to provide long term air services to Nunavut, and it is reflective of the trusted and valued relationship we have with the GN. The North is a unique and challenging environment to operate in, but our airlines have been doing it successfully for over 50 years. It's what we do and do well,' stated Mike Pyle CEO of EIC. He continued, 'We understand the importance of air travel in Nunavut, the pivotal role the GN plays as its core customer, the long term commitments that are required to be successful and the need to work in partnership with the communities which means investing in the communities and in their people. This is why over the years we have made significant investments in infrastructure in the communities, supported youth sporting events, annually bring community members to Winnipeg to attend the Winnipeg Blue Bomber game played in honor of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and established the Atik Mason Indigenous Pilot Pathway in Rankin Inlet – which we recently announced the doubling of its size in Nunavut in 2026. This long term Agreement provides significant stability of our operations in the North and allows EIC to continue to make these types of investments in Nunavut for years to come.' About Exchange Income Corporation Exchange Income Corporation is a diversified acquisition-oriented company, focused in two segments: Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing. The Corporation uses a disciplined acquisition strategy to identify already profitable, well-established companies that have strong management teams, generate steady cash flow, operate in niche markets and have opportunities for organic growth. For more information on the Corporation, please visit Additional information relating to the Corporation, including all public filings, is available on SEDAR+ ( Caution concerning forward-looking statements The statements contained in this news release that are forward-looking are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks, and actual results may differ materially. Many of these forward-looking statements may be identified by looking for words such as 'believes', 'expects', 'will', 'may', 'intends', 'projects', 'anticipates', 'plans', 'estimates', 'continues' and similar words or the negative thereof. These uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to, external risks, operational risks, financial risks and human capital risks. External risks include, but are not limited to, risks associated with economic and geopolitical conditions, competition, government funding for Indigenous health care, access to capital, market trends and innovation, general uninsured loss, climate, acts of terrorism, armed conflict, labour and/or social unrest, pandemic, level and timing of government spending, government-funded programs and environmental, social and governance. Operational risks include, but are not limited to, significant contracts and customers, operational performance and growth, laws, regulations and standards, acquisitions (including receiving any requisite regulatory approvals thereof), concentration and diversification, maintenance costs, access to parts and relationships with key suppliers, casualty losses, environmental liability, dependence on information systems and technology, cybersecurity, international operations, fluctuations in sales prices of aviation related assets, fluctuations in purchase prices of aviation related assets, warranty, performance guarantees, global offset and intellectual property risks. Financial risks include, but are not limited to, availability of future financing, income tax matters, commodity risk, foreign exchange, interest rates, credit facility and the trust indentures, dividends, unpredictability and volatility of securities pricing, dilution and other credit risk. Human capital risks include, but are not limited to, reliance on key personnel, employees and labour relations and conflicts of interest. Except as required by Canadian Securities Law, Exchange Income Corporation does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements; such statements speak only as of the date made. Further information about these and other risks and uncertainties can be found in the disclosure documents filed by Exchange Income Corporation with the securities regulatory authorities, available at
Edmonton Journal
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Mark Carney is on holidays. The government won't say where
Article content Prime Minister Mark Carney is retreating this week for vacation, but the federal government isn't saying where. Article content All that has been revealed is that Carney is staying somewhere in the National Capital Region. Article content Article content 'As he does so, he will remain in close coordination with his team and officials on several priorities, including ongoing negotiations on the economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States,' Carney's spokespeople told reporters in an email. Article content Article content Carney could be at Harrington Lake, the country retreat set aside for Canadian prime ministers in the picturesque Gatineau Hills north of Ottawa, or he could be at his personal cottage in the Val des Monts, Que., area. Article content Article content Harrington Lake sits on a 13-acre property. It has both the main cottage and a farmhouse and is used for regular visits and official functions. Since 2018, the National Capital Commission, which manages the property, has spent $8.7 million on renovations. Article content The House of Commons has risen for the summer, but Canada remains engaged in tense negotiations with the United States surrounding trades and Carney, still in his first months in office, has been dealing with bullish premiers, including Alberta's Danielle Smith. Article content Article content The two bumped into each other at the Calgary Stampede this weekend and exchanged pleasantries after Carney tried — and failed — to fry and flip a beautiful flapjack. Article content Article content While the secrecy around Carney's vacation plans isn't unusual — in 2015, Canadians only found out where his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, was holidaying because the celebrity tabloid TMZ published photos — other nations' leaders regularly inform the public where they are. Article content During the Trudeau years, extravagant vacations — and the concomitant secrecy — caused considerable controversy. Most notably, Mary Dawson, then Canada's ethics commissioner, found that Trudeau broke a number of rules when he vacationed on the private Bahamian island of the Aga Khan, the late Karim al-Husseini. Article content Trudeau further courted controversy in 2021 when he vacationed in Tofino, B.C., with his family on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; his official itinerary had him listed as staying in Ottawa that day.
Vancouver Sun
08-07-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
Mark Carney is on holidays. The government won't say where
Prime Minister Mark Carney is retreating this week for vacation, but the federal government isn't saying where. All that has been revealed is that Carney is staying somewhere in the National Capital Region. 'As he does so, he will remain in close coordination with his team and officials on several priorities, including ongoing negotiations on the economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States,' Carney's spokespeople told reporters in an email. Carney could be at Harrington Lake, the country retreat set aside for Canadian prime ministers in the picturesque Gatineau Hills north of Ottawa, or he could be at his personal cottage in the Val des Monts, Que., area. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'For security reasons, we won't be disclosing his exact location,' said spokesperson Audrey Champoux in an email to National Post. Harrington Lake sits on a 13-acre property. It has both the main cottage and a farmhouse and is used for regular visits and official functions. Since 2018, the National Capital Commission, which manages the property, has spent $8.7 million on renovations. It was first acquired in the late 1950s as a personal retreat for then-prime minister John Diefenbaker. The House of Commons has risen for the summer, but Canada remains engaged in tense negotiations with the United States surrounding trades and Carney, still in his first months in office, has been dealing with bullish premiers, including Alberta's Danielle Smith. The two bumped into each other at the Calgary Stampede this weekend and exchanged pleasantries after Carney tried — and failed — to fry and flip a beautiful flapjack. While the secrecy around Carney's vacation plans isn't unusual — in 2015, Canadians only found out where his predecessor, Justin Trudeau, was holidaying because the celebrity tabloid TMZ published photos — other nations' leaders regularly inform the public where they are. During the Trudeau years, extravagant vacations — and the concomitant secrecy — caused considerable controversy. Most notably, Mary Dawson, then Canada's ethics commissioner, found that Trudeau broke a number of rules when he vacationed on the private Bahamian island of the Aga Khan, the late Karim al-Husseini. Trudeau further courted controversy in 2021 when he vacationed in Tofino, B.C., with his family on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; his official itinerary had him listed as staying in Ottawa that day. However, politicians weren't always so cagey. The Canadian Press reported than when Brian Mulroney was prime minister, he routinely informed reporters where he was vacationing. Former prime minister Jean Chrétien broke from the practice, causing what the media described as a 'furor' in 1993 when his office refused to follow protocol and disclose his week-long holiday at Florida's PGA National Golf Resort and Spa. Yet, holidays have long caused controversy: Free vacations at the hands of the wealthy Irving family caused a major problem in 2003 for Chrétien, who said politicians had every right to accept freebie holidays. 'You know, we have the right to accept hospitality. I do accept hospitality once in a while. I visit my son-in-law, who has a lake, and I fish with him and I'm there with my grandson. Perhaps I should confess that,' Chrétien said at the time. (His son-in-law is billionaire Andre Desmarais.) It's not just Liberals, either. Prime minister Stephen Harper's Labour Day visit to New York in 2011 — he saw a New York Yankees game and a Broadway show with his family — cost taxpayers some $45,000 and Peter MacKay, then the defence minister, had a military helicopter pick him and his buddies up during a fishing trip in July 2010. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our newsletters here .
