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• Ontario Supports Employers and Employees Impacted by COVID-19

  18-12-2020 00:00
  
  TORONTO - The Ontario government is taking action to protect jobs by helping businesses avoid costly payouts and potential closures and continues offering protection to workers that are laid off due to COVID-19. These measures are being adopted through the extension of regulatory amendments that were put in place at the outset of the pandemic and through the introduction of a new regulation.
  
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• Electronic Press Kit Now Available: Ontario Launches Historic Long-Term Care Staffing Plan

  17-12-2020 23:20
  
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• Canada and Ontario invest in green infrastructure to rehabilitate Lakeshore Road's storm water system in Wainfleet

  17-12-2020 23:00
  
  WAINFLEET—The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Ontario. Investments in public infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to create jobs and economic growth, make our communities more sustainable and resilient in the face of climate change, and build more inclusive, equitable public spaces.
  
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• Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development to Make Announcement in Windsor

  17-12-2020 22:45
  
  Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, will make an announcement about employment and training supports for laid-off auto workers in Windsor.
  
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• Ontario Supporting Workers Impacted by COVID-19

  17-12-2020 22:15
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing $77 million to help people who were laid off due to the impact of COVID-19 find in-demand jobs in their local communities. This funding is being provided through the redesigned Second Career grant program and will help more than 2,750 job seekers with up to $28,000 for tuition, training materials and living expenses.
  
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• Ontario Declares Santa Claus an Essential Service

  17-12-2020 21:30
  
  Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement on Santa Claus' annual delivery of gifts:
  
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• Ontario Increases Funding to Renew and Modernize Collège La Cité

  17-12-2020 20:30
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing over $2.35 million in capital funding to help Collège La Cité this year. This funding is part of the province's $466 million total investment in capital funding to help colleges and universities across Ontario address their deferred maintenance backlog. Work will include critical repairs and updates, while supporting the renewal of infrastructure campus projects. These improvements will provide students, faculty and staff wit
  
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• Ontario Launches Historic Long-Term Care Staffing Plan

  17-12-2020 19:00
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government is launching one of the largest recruitment and training drives in the province's history to deliver on its commitment to improve care for seniors in long-term care homes. The province released its long-term care staffing plan that sets out actions to hire more staff, improve working conditions for existing staff, drive effective and accountable leadership, and implement retention strategies.
  
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• Ontario Taking Further Action to Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease from Entering the Province

  17-12-2020 16:30
  
  The Ontario government is taking further action to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease (CWD) from entering the province. These measures will better protect wildlife populations and support continued hunting opportunities.  
  
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• Ontario Line Subway Project Reaches Major Milestone

  17-12-2020 16:00
  
  TORONTO - The Ontario government is a step closer to getting shovels in the ground to build the Ontario Line, the signature project in the largest subway expansion program in Canadian history. The province issued two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for procurement packages to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Ontario Line project. The Preliminary Design Business Case for the Ontario Line was also released.
  
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• Ontario Line

  17-12-2020 16:00
  
  BY THE NUMBERSThe Ontario Line will extend 15.6 kilometres from Exhibition/Ontario Place to the Ontario Science Centre, linking communities from east to west, north to south.The project will include 15 stations with connections to other transit options, including:Lakeshore East, Lakeshore West, and Stouffville GO train services;the TTC's Line 1 and Line 2 subways;the future Line 5 (Eglinton Crosstown LRT);streetcar lines at 10 Ontario Line stations, including the King, Queen, Bathurst, Spadina,
  
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• Ontario Increasing Mental Health and Addictions Services

  17-12-2020 15:45
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing over $147 million to immediately expand access to the provincial mental health and addictions system for people of all ages and address capacity issues in response to COVID-19. This funding builds upon the $176 million provided earlier this year as part of Roadmap to Wellness, the government's comprehensive plan to deliver high-quality care and build a modern, connected and comprehensive mental health and addictions system.
  
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• Ontario and Maryland Sign Historic Investment and Procurement Agreement

  17-12-2020 15:30
  
  TORONTO — Today Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland, finalized a new, historic strategic investment and procurement agreement (SIPA) that will increase trade, attract investment, and encourage job creation in both jurisdictions. Areas of focus will be advanced manufacturing, infrastructure and the agri-food sector.
  
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• Premier Ford to Hold Virtual Signing Ceremony

  17-12-2020 13:30
  
  Premier Doug Ford will join Governor Hogan of Maryland, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce, Kelly M. Schultz, and Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Vic Fedeli, for a virtual signing ceremony of the new, historic strategic investment and procurement agreement (SIPA) between Ontario and Maryland.
  
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• Ontario Supports Management Agreement Between Hamilton Health Sciences and Grace Villa Nursing Home

  16-12-2020 22:30
  
  TORONTO - The Ministry of Long-Term Care has approved a new Voluntary Management Contract which allows Hamilton Health Sciences to provide enhanced support to Grace Villa Nursing Home, a long-term care home in Hamilton, Ontario.
  
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• Ontario Increases Funding to Renew and Modernize Northern College

  16-12-2020 22:30
  
  TIMMINS — The Ontario government is investing over $1.86 million in capital funding to help Northern College this year. This funding is part of the province's $466 million total investment in capital funding to help colleges and universities across Ontario address their deferred maintenance backlog. Work will include critical repairs and updates, while supporting the renewal of infrastructure campus projects. These improvements will provide students, faculty and staff with a learning envir
  
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• Ontario Increases Funding for the University of Guelph

  16-12-2020 22:15
  
  GUELPH — The Ontario government is investing over $15 million in the University of Guelph over a three-year period. This funding is part of the province's $466 million total investment in capital funding to help colleges and universities across Ontario address their deferred maintenance backlog. Work will include critical repairs and upgrades, while supporting the renewal of new infrastructure campus projects. These improvements will provide students, faculty and staff with a learning envi
  
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• Electronic Press Kit Now Available: Premier Ford Provides an Update on the COVID-19 Vaccines Roll-Out

  16-12-2020 22:11
  
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• Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development to Make Announcement about Employment Training

  16-12-2020 21:45
  
  Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, will make an announcement about employment training support for laid-off workers and jobseekers.
  
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• Worker's Injuries from Furnace Result in $200,000 Fine for Guelph Manufacturer

  16-12-2020 21:15
  
  Convicted: Linamar Corporation operating as Linamar Gear, 287 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario.
  
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• Ontario Announces Working Group to Better Focus Conservation Authorities

  16-12-2020 21:15
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government is creating a working group to help implement changes to conservation authorities. Hassaan Basit, President and CEO of Conservation Halton will chair the new group which will provide input on the development of proposed regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act, and on how conservation authorities are governed.
  
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• Ontario Concludes Successful Virtual Trade Mission to India

  16-12-2020 21:00
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government has concluded a productive virtual mission to India, resulting in new partnerships and increased export and investment opportunities for Ontario businesses.
  
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• Fatal Shock to Worker Results in $150,000 Fine for Trailer Manufacturer

  16-12-2020 21:00
  
  Convicted: 2055495 Ontario Inc. operating as Miska Trailer Factory, 1056 Highway 6 North, Suite #3, RR 2, Hamilton, Ontario.
  
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• Ontario Unveils New Comprehensive Plan to Combat Poverty

  16-12-2020 20:30
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government released its new Poverty Reduction Strategy today which will help more people get back to work and participate in the province’s economic recovery from COVID-19. The five-year strategy outlines key initiatives that will help connect people experiencing poverty with education, skills training, health and other supports, while helping people keep more of their hard-earned money.
  
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• Canada and Ontario invest in green infrastructure to improve wastewater management and protect the Atikokan River

  16-12-2020 20:15
  
  ATIKOKAN—The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Ontario. Investments in Ontario's infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to create jobs, economic growth, and make our communities more sustainable and resilient.
  
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• Ontario Launches New "Support Local" Marketing Campaign

  16-12-2020 18:45
  
  TORONTO ― The Ontario government is encouraging people to "show your love for local" by exploring new and creative ways to reconnect with the unique small businesses and places that make the province's communities special. To promote this effort Destination Ontario, an agency of the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, is launching a new "Support Local" campaign. The campaign is designed to instill a sense of pride of place and encourage people to safely be a touris
  
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• Ontario Taking Action to Reduce Impaired Driving

  16-12-2020 16:30
  
  TORONTO —The Ontario government is investing $4.8 million through the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) grant program to help police services across the province keep impaired drivers off streets and highways. 171 police services will receive funding to carry out important year-round road safety initiatives such as education campaigns and roadside spot checks.
  
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• Ontario Promotes Economic Prosperity in the North

  16-12-2020 16:00
  
  SUDBURY - The Ontario government is providing $1.4 million to help Science North develop a series of regionally-tailored events that will stimulate economic activity and tourism in the North. The science centre will also be developing promotional materials along with a province-wide marketing strategy to promote the tourist industry in Northern Ontario.
  
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• Ontario Provides More Financial Relief for Municipalities during COVID-19

  16-12-2020 15:00
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government is allocating an additional $695 million to provide financial relief for municipalities and help ensure they do not carry operating deficits into 2021. This investment builds upon the first phase of the federal-provincial Safe Restart Agreement announced this summer and will help municipal partners deliver critical services during COVID-19.
  
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• Premier Ford to Tour an Ornge Facility

  16-12-2020 13:00
  
  Premier Doug Ford will be joined by Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones, to tour an Ornge facility to see the logistics involved in transporting the vaccine as part of the government's planned rollout to every region of the province.
  
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• Ontario Helping Workers Pursue Careers in Manufacturing

  16-12-2020 00:45
  
  OTTAWA — The Ontario government is investing $1,322,430 to help the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium train workers in London and Ottawa for new opportunities in the manufacturing sector. This project, being delivered in partnership with manufacturing employers, builds on successful programs led in eight communities across the province.
  
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• Cancelled: Minister Yurek to Make an Announcement

  15-12-2020 23:50
  
  Please note: this event has been cancelled.
  
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• MPP Norm Miller to make an announcement

  15-12-2020 22:30
  
  The Honourable Norm Miller, MPP for Parry Sound—Muskoka, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities, about postsecondary education in Timmins, Ontario. 
  
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• Ontario Celebrates Research Excellence with Polanyi Prizes

  15-12-2020 18:45
  
  Ontario is recognizing the province's leading researchers for their contributions in the fields of chemistry, physics, economic science and physiology/medicine.
  
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• Canada and Ontario invest in green infrastructure to support residents of Pays Plat First Nation and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation

  15-12-2020 18:00
  
  PAYS PLAT — The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Ontario. Investments in Ontario's infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to create jobs, economic growth, and make our communities more sustainable and resilient.
  
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• Minister Rickford to Make an Announcement

  15-12-2020 17:30
  
  Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, will make a virtual announcement.
  
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• Ontario Helps Municipalities and Indigenous Partners Respond to COVID-19

  15-12-2020 17:00
  
  TORONTO —The Ontario government is allocating an additional $120 million to help municipalities and Indigenous community partners protect the health and safety of vulnerable people during COVID-19. This investment builds upon the second phase of social services relief funding announced this fall and brings the government's total allocation to $510 million.
  
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• Ontario Protecting Forest Health and Forest Sector Sustainability

  15-12-2020 16:00
  
  TORONTO — Ontario is investing more than $40 million in a multi-year pest management program to protect the province's Crown forests from damage caused by the jack pine and spruce budworm. Funding for the program will be provided in part through Ontario's Forestry Futures Trust.
  
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• Governments Improve Food Safety in Ontario's Licensed Meat Plants

  15-12-2020 15:30
  
  WOODSTOCK — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.8 million to improve food safety, animal welfare and biosecurity at provincial abattoirs. Nearly 50 projects are being supported to help modernize meat plants and ensure they continue to produce high-quality, Ontario meat products.
  
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• Scarborough Health Network and Craiglee Nursing Home enter into Management Agreement

  15-12-2020 15:00
  
  TORONTO - The Ministry of Long-Term Care has approved a new Voluntary Management Contract which allows Scarborough Health Network to provide enhanced support to Craiglee Nursing Home, a long-term care home in Scarborough, Ontario.
  
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• Premier Ford to Drop Off Toy Donations at Salvation Army

  15-12-2020 13:30
  
  Premier Doug Ford will drop off toy donations at the Salvation Army in Etobicoke.
  
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• Ontario Orders New Management at Etobicoke Long-Term Care Home

  14-12-2020 23:30
  
  TORONTO - The Ministry of Long-Term Care has issued a Mandatory Management Order requiring Revera Long Term Care Inc. to retain UniversalCare Canada Inc. to temporarily manage Westside, a long-term care home in Etobicoke.
  
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• Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Minister of Colleges and Universities to Recognize Exceptional Researchers

  14-12-2020 21:00
  
  The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and the Honourable Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities, will present the 2020 John C. Polanyi Prizes.
  
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• Ontario Delivers First COVID-19 Vaccine in the Country

  14-12-2020 18:00
  
  Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement on the first COVID-19 vaccinations being administered to frontline health care workers in Ontario and in the country:
  
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• The Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum and National Historic site will undergo important renovations and revitalization of its facilities

  14-12-2020 16:26
  
  OTTAWA — The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Ontario. Investments in public infrastructure during this extraordinary time provide an opportunity to create jobs and economic growth, make our communities more sustainable and resilient in the face of climate change, and to build more inclusive, equitable public spaces.
  
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• Ontario Supports the Training of Early Childhood Educators

  14-12-2020 16:00
  
  LONDON — The Ontario government is investing $1.2 million in a skills training project through SkillsAdvance Ontario, in partnership with Carrefour communautaire francophone de London, to prepare 130 job seekers for careers in the French and English-language early childhood education sector.
  
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• Ontario Updates Testing Guidelines for Outbound International Travellers

  14-12-2020 14:30
  
  TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is updating the province's testing guidelines for outbound international travellers. Effective December 11, 2020, individuals requesting a COVID-19 test for international travel clearance are no longer eligible for a publicly funded COVID-19 test in Ontario. 
  
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• Electronic Press Kit Now Available: Ontario Begins Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccine

  11-12-2020 23:30
  
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• Waste Oil Processing Company and Owner fined $208,000 for Environmental Protection Act Violations

  11-12-2020 22:01
  
  Convicted - O&B Corporation Inc. and Mr. Sagdullo Tashkhanov
  
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• Rental Property Owner fined $6,500 for Pesticides Act Violation

  11-12-2020 22:01
  
  Convicted - Stirling Goldwyn Fisher
  
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