Ministry of Education Innovative Pilot Programs Underway in Schools Across the Province Cambridge, ON – Apr 19, 2017 Ontario is launching eight pilot projects to provide more reading support for students with learning disabilities, with participating schools in Cambridge, London, Sudbury and Windsor. Education Minister Mitzie Hunter, joined by MPP Kathryn McGarry, was at St. […]
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Ontario Investing in Repairs and Upgrades at Community Services
Ministry of Community and Social Services Province Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities Brantford, ON – Apr 18, 2017 Ontario is investing in repairs, renovations and upgrades at Brantwood Community Services, which provides supports for people with developmental disabilities. Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services toured the agency today to highlight the province’s […]
Canadian Club – Social Innovation Panel
Social Innovation Panel: Valerie Chort, Geoff Cape, and Narinder Dhami moderated by Allyson Hewitt Social Innovation in the Age of Disruption: Bringing new models, new partners and new ways of thinking to address Canada’s major social issues Social Innovation is an emerging field that brings together the corporate, philanthropic, government and civil society/NGO sectors to […]
Ontario Reducing Class Sizes, Boosting Special Education
Ministry of Education New Labour Agreements Ensure Stability for Students and Families Toronto, ON – Apr 12, 2017 Ontario is boosting its support for students and families across the province by reducing class sizes, providing new support for students with special education needs, and ensuring labour stability for at least two more years. Mitzie Hunter, […]
Naloxone Now Available In Over 200 Cities and Towns In Ontario
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care More than 28,000 Kits Distributed Across Province to Help Reduce Opioid Deaths Toronto, ON – Apr 11, 2017 Ontario is expanding access to naloxone, a life-saving drug that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose, by providing it free of charge to anyone in need in over 200 cities […]
Canadian Club – Disruption in Financial Services
Disruption in B2B Financial Services Janet Bannister, Jeff Marshall and Nadine Mirchandani moderated by Bruce Sellery Moderated by business journalist Bruce Sellery, a panel of startup CEO’s, banking industry veterans and a VC will discuss how Fintech is transforming the business to business side of the financial services industry. This event sold out last year. […]
Ontario’s Film and TV Investments Supported More than 35,000 Jobs in 2016
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Another Record-Breaking Year for Production in Ontario Etobicoke, ON – Apr 10, 2017 Ontario’s film and TV industry supported more than 35,000 jobs in 2016 and contributed $1.7 billion to Ontario’s economy, fueled in part by significant provincial investments and the province’s highly skilled workforce. Tourism, Culture and Sport […]
Voting now open for CAA Worst Roads in Ontario
Canadian Automobile Association Annual campaign highlights needed roadway investments across Ontario Toronto, ON – Apr 10, 2017 It’s that time of year again! Voting is now open for the annual CAA Worst Roads campaign. Ontarians across the province are invited to vote for the roads most in need of attention in their city or town. […]