Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development Province Helping Post Secondary Students Focus More on Learning, Less on Paying Ontario is investing in free online textbooks and educational resources for students to make college and university more affordable and accessible. Deb Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Digital […]
Announcements
CAA Reveals Provincial and Regional Lists for 2017
Canadian Automobile Association Hamilton’s Burlington Street East voted Ontario’s Worst Road Toronto, ON – June 1, 2017 The votes are in and Ontario’s Worst Road for 2017 is Burlington Street East in Hamilton. Taking the second and third place spots on CAA’s annual list are Dufferin Street in Toronto and Lorne Street in Sudbury. Burlington […]
Helping Social Enterprises Scale Up
Ministry of Economic Development and Growth Province Creates Partnerships to Accelerate Growth for Social Entrepreneurs London, ON – May 26, 2017 Ontario is supporting social enterprises across the province by launching two programs that will help them access the capital, training and expertise they need to grow and scale up their businesses. The ONE Social […]
Governments of Canada and Ontario Announce Funding for Violence Against Women’s Shelters
Ministry of Community and Social Services Funding for Repairs and Upgrades to Violence Against Women’s Shelters throughout the Province Huntsville, ON – May 25, 2017 The governments of Canada and Ontario today announced funding for repairs and upgrades to violence against women’s shelters throughout the province. Fifty-eight women’s shelters across Ontario will receive more than […]
Joint Statement on Opioid Data
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Opioid Data: Interactive Opioid Tracker Toronto, ON – May 24, 2017 The following statement was issued today by Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health and Provincial Overdose Coordinator, and Dr. Dirk Huyer, Chief Coroner for Ontario: “The […]
Ontario Celebrating 50 Years on the GO
GO Transit Province Transforming GO Network with Largest Commuter Rail Project in Canada Toronto, ON – May 23, 2017 Ontario is celebrating the 50th anniversary of GO Transit, which has been making it easier for people to travel across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) by connecting communities and helping to manage congestion, and […]
Ontario Boosting Special Education in the North
Ministry of Education Province Providing More Support for 20,000 Students in Northern Ontario Sudbury, ON – May 19, 2017 The province is increasing support for approximately 20,000 students with special education needs across Northern Ontario, to help ensure that every student can be successful and reach their full potential. Mitzie Hunter, Minister of Education, joined […]
Pickering Man Wins $30 Million LOTTO 649 Jackpot
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Pickering man excited to play golf in every province after winning $30 million LOTTO 649 jackpot Toronto, ON – May 17, 2017 William ‘Bud’ Perry of Pickering loves to play golf but admits his game could use a little work. ‘Bud’ – as he prefers to be called, is the big […]