Tag: Residents

Hong Kong – Relatives of residents of residential care homes for elderly participate in health talk on vaccination (with photos)

Relatives of residents of residential care homes for elderly participate in health talk on vaccination (with photos) ******************************************************************************************     About 170 family members of residents of residential care homes for the elderly (RCHEs) participated in a health talk on vaccination in Lai Chi Kok in person or online, the first specifically held for relatives of RCHE residents today (September 4). During the talk, several volunteer doctors briefed the participants about information on the COVID-19 vaccines and provided them with one-on-one consultation service after the talk. Arrangements were also made for some participants to visit a nearby Community Vaccination Centre for vaccination ... Read more

Hong Kong – Hong Kong residents born in 1977, 1978 or 1979 should apply for new smart identity cards between September 20 and November 18, 2021

Hong Kong residents born in 1977, 1978 or 1979 should apply for new smart identity cards between September 20 and November 18, 2021 ******************************************************************************************      The Immigration Department (ImmD) announced today (August 27) that Hong Kong residents born in 1977, 1978 or 1979 and holding the old form of smart identity card should bring along their old form of smart identity card and apply for new smart identity cards in person at a Smart Identity Card Replacement Centre (SIDCC) (see Annex I) from September 20 (Monday) to November 18, 2021 (Thursday). The SIDCCs are open from 8am to 10pm from Monday ... Read more

Canada – Backgrounder: Residents of Yukon to benefit from improvements to community infrastructure

Na-Cho Nyak Dun (NND) First Nation NND Water Treatment Plant Controls Upgrade, Phase 3 B Replacement of existing water treatment plant controls, control panel and equipment to provide more robust control system and improve water treatment plant operations, and improve water quality output. GIS $573,750 $191,250 Mayo Village of Mayo Swimming Pool Boiler Replacement and Upgrades Rehabilitation of an existing seasonal swimming pool facility, including general public safety repairs, boiler replacement, and mechanical system upgrades. CCRIS, RNIS $225,000 $75,000 White River First Nation White River Community Centre Construction of a new community centre in Beaver Creek, including a main vestibule, ... Read more

Canada – Residents of the Yukon to benefit from improvements to community infrastructure

Today, the Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Richard Mostyn, Yukon Minister of Community Services, announced joint funding for 14 community infrastructure projects across Yukon. Haines Junction, Yukon, August 4, 2021—The health, safety, and well-being of Yukoners are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Yukon. Investments in local infrastructure by both governments during this unprecedented time will help stimulate the economy, create well-paying jobs and address the needs of northern communities. Today, the Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of Parliament ... Read more

Canada – L’Anse au Loup residents to benefit from improved road infrastructure

Today, Yvonne Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and Member of Parliament for Labrador, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development; and the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Trent O’Brien, Mayor of the Town of L’Anse au Loup, announced funding to improve rural road infrastructure for residents in L’Anse-au Loup. L’Anse au Loup, Newfoundland and Labrador, July 30, 2021—The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada, and Newfoundland and Labrador. As we recover from ... Read more