Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Protecting Diverse Habitats Across Ontario Toronto, ON – July 20, 2017 Ontario is strengthening the protection and increasing the rate of wetland recovery across the province. Wetlands are an essential component of Ontario’s biodiversity and are vital in mitigating the impacts of climate change by lowering the risk of […]
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Advancing Knowledge and Innovation at the University of Toronto
Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science Province Investing in Research Teams, Infrastructure and Operations Toronto, ON – July 14, 2017 Ontario is supporting 62 research projects at the University of Toronto that will help drive discovery and innovation in the environment, life sciences, mining, manufacturing, computing and clean technology sectors. Reza Moridi, Minister of Research, […]
Sandbanks Provincial Park Receives International Eco certification
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Outlet Beach in Sandbanks Recognized as Clean, Safe and Accessible Through Blue Flag Designation Prince Edward County, ON – July 12, 2017 Outlet Beach at Sandbanks Provincial Park has received Blue Flag designation, an international eco-certification recognizing the beach as clean and accessible with great water quality, high safety […]
Ontario Supporting Upgrades and Repairs at Community Agencies
Ministry of Community and Social Services Improving Safety and Accessibility for Ontario’s Most Vulnerable People Kincardine, ON – July 12, 2017 Ontario is investing in repairs, renovations, upgrades and fire safety improvements at more than 170 community agencies across the province to provide more secure and accessible facilities for people who use their services. Dr. […]
No More Hidden Fees When Booking a Summer Vacation
Ministry of Government and Consumer Services Ontario Seeking Feedback on Additional Changes to Travel Industry Act Toronto, ON – July 10, 2017 Vacations should be relaxing, and planning one should be too. Ontario has taken steps to help people make informed decisions when booking travel by increasing consumer protection and transparency. As of January 1, […]
Ontario Supporting New Community Services Hub in Durham
Ministry of Community and Social Services Province Helping People Access Services in Their Communities Oshawa, ON – June 29, 2017 Ontario is helping to build a new facility in the Durham region that will provide a variety of services and supports for people under one roof. Tracy MacCharles, MPP for Pickering-Scarborough East, Joe Dickson, MPP […]
Helping Communities Access Integrated Public Services
Ministry of Infrastructure Ontario Launches New Program to Support Community Hub Development Toronto, ON – June 29, 2017 Ontario has launched a new program that will make it easier for community partners to offer health, social, cultural, recreational and other services for local residents in one spot. Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure, and Karen Pitre, […]
Ontario Lowering Electricity Bills
Ministry of Energy Meaningful Savings for Households in Milton Starting July 1 Milton, ON – June 28, 2017 Starting July 1, 2017, households in Milton will see an average 25 per cent reduction on their hydro bills as a result of Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan. Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy, and Indira Naidoo Harris, MPP […]