Hyer, Rafferty Offer Support to Layton
New Democrat Leader announces prostate cancer diagnosis, will continue as LeaderFebruary 5, 2010
GREENSTONE & ATIKONAN, ON – New Democrat Leader Jack Layton today announced he has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and will continue to lead the party while undergoing treatment in the coming months. Northwestern Ontario MPs John Rafferty (Thunder Bay – Rainy River) and Bruce Hyer (Thunder Bay – Superior North) immediately offered their condolences and support through Layton’s treatment period, expected to start immediately.
“Jack Layton is a terrific leader and a great person who is going through an extremely difficult period. He knows that his New Democrat family and the Canadian public are behind him and I am certain his treatment will prove successful,” Rafferty said from Atikokan. “We are fully behind him, and wish him the best.”
Speaking in Greenstone where he was holding a Town Hall meeting as part of a riding tour, Bruce Hyer said “My personal experience with cancer last year has shown me that with treatment and support, it can be successfully overcome. It wasn’t easy, but I continued to work during my treatment period. I want to offer my support to Jack, and his family, as he does the same. I have never known anyone with more energy, determination and perseverance than our leader - qualities that will serve him well in the months ahead.”
Hyer Encourages Applications for Canada Day GrantsFunding deadline looms for Canada Day, Aboriginal Day, Multiculturalism Day festivities
February 3, 2010
GREENSTONE, ON – Bruce Hyer, MP for Thunder Bay – Superior North, announced the deadline for applications for Celebrate Canada grants is fast approaching on February 28, 2010, and encouraged municipalities, non-profits, First Nations organizations, cultural associations, and educational institutions, amongst others, to apply for funding before time runs out.
Hyer said “Each year, Canadians get together to celebrate our diverse multicultural mosaic, the rich cultural traditions of our First Nations, and our pride in being Canadian. Few peoples around the world can take such pride in living in an open society so enriched by diversity. Every year, it’s important that we step back to appreciate our country and how far we have come together. Grants to assist with costs of these festivities are being made available, but this years’ deadline is fast approaching.”
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Canada Summer JobsBruce Hyer is pleased to announce that in 2010, 17% more funding has been attracted to the Thunder Bay-Superior North region for the Canada Summer Jobs Program, totalling a record $221,931.
Click here for more information about the Canada Summer Jobs program and how to apply.
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