The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) French Animation Studio has announced the winner of the 22nd edition of its Cinéaste recherché(e) competition: Patrick Lapierre. To create his short film Nuna, which will be distributed by the NFB, Lapierre will benefit from the expertise, facilities, material and support of the Animation Studio team throughout every stage of the film's production. The Cinéaste recherché(e) selection committee was composed of Marc Bertrand, French Animation Studio producer; Claude Cloutier, animation filmmaker at the NFB; Marco de Blois, animation programmer/curator, film, television and new media at the Cinémathèque québécoise; and Karine Sévigny, NFB marketing manager. The winning film project was chosen from 43 submissions and, for the first time, interactive games consisting mainly of animation, as well as other types of interactive projects, were also considered.
Defence Minister Jason Kenney today unveiled a commemorative plaque at the Valour Building to honour 20 recipients of the Star of Military Valour, received for their distinguished and valiant service in the presence of the enemy during Canada's mission in Afghanistan.
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State (Foreign Affairs and Consular), today recognized International Missing Children's Day, observed every year on May 25 around the globe, by highlighting how the Government of Canada's Vulnerable Children's Consular Unit (VCU) deals with complex cases involving youth victimization, such as child abduction, welfare and forced marriage, that affects Canadian children and youth abroad.
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Starting and running a business in Cumberland just became easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today a significant seizure of over 12 kg of suspected cocaine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport (TPIA).
Today, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement on National Missing Children's Day.
Barry Devolin, Member of Parliament (Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes–Brock), on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced $27,200 in funding to the City of Kawartha Lakes to celebrate Canada Day.
