Ontario Connecting Children and Youth to Mental Health Care Close to Home

Ontario Connecting Children and Youth to Mental Health Care Close to Home

HAMILTON — The Ontario government is investing an additional $44.6 million per year to connect children and youth to mental health services across the province so they have access to the care they...

Ontario Unveils a Back-to-Basics Kindergarten Curriculum

Ontario Unveils a Back-to-Basics Kindergarten Curriculum

TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking continued action to emphasize back-to-basics learning by introducing mandatory learning through clear and direct instruction in reading, writing and math...

Ontario Celebrates Lincoln M. Alexander Day and his Contributions to Equality

Ontario Celebrates Lincoln M. Alexander Day and his Contributions to Equality

Lincoln Alexander was a leading figure in the fight for racial equity in Canada. In provincial, federal, public and private roles, he consistently advocated for the equal treatment of black Canadians.

Ontario Taking Next Steps in Plan to Further Reduce Wait Times for Surgeries and Diagnostic Procedures

Ontario Taking Next Steps in Plan to Further Reduce Wait Times for Surgeries and Diagnostic Procedures

MISSISSAUGA — As part of the next steps to implementYour Health, a plan for connected and convenient care, the Ontario government is proposing regulatory changes that, would name Accreditation...

Ontario Launching New Long-Term Care Home Investigations Unit

Ontario Launching New Long-Term Care Home Investigations Unit

TORONTO — The Ontario government has created a new Investigations Unit to ensure every long-term care resident lives with dignity and experiences the quality of care they deserve. Supported by an...

UPDATE: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED - Ontario Increasing Funding to Combat Antisemitism and Islamophobia

UPDATE: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED - Ontario Increasing Funding to Combat Antisemitism and Islamophobia

UPDATE - Our government is extending the Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant application deadline to Jan 22. This will provide Jewish, Muslim & other organizations with more time to apply to...

Congratulations to Kayla Vespa on Scoring Your First PWHL Goal!

Congratulations to Kayla Vespa on Scoring Your First PWHL Goal!

The Stoney Creek Sabres are our local hockey organization dedicated to cultivating a safe and nurturing environment for female participants to develop a genuine passion for hockey. Their mission...

Ontario Consumers Will be Able to Buy Beer, Cider, Wine and Low-Alcohol Ready-to-Drink Beverages at Convenience, Grocery and Big Box Stores

Ontario Consumers Will be Able to Buy Beer, Cider, Wine and Low-Alcohol Ready-to-Drink Beverages at Convenience, Grocery and Big Box Stores

Today, the Ontario government announced that beginning no later than January 1, 2026, consumers will be able to buy beer, wine, cider, coolers, seltzers, and other low-alcohol ready-to-drink...

Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Hamilton

Ontario Breaks Ground on Long-Term Care Home in Hamilton

HAMILTON — Construction is underway on Shalom Manor Hamilton, a new long-term care home in Hamilton. This home is one of 67 long-term care home projects fast-tracked this fall with support from the...

Ontario Helping More Students Kick-Start Careers in the Trades

Ontario Helping More Students Kick-Start Careers in the Trades

TORONTO— The Ontario government is investing over $62.9 million in two of the province’s foundational skilled trades programs to help more than 18,000 young people explore and prepare for life-long...

Ontario Unveils Plan to Build Modern Schools Faster

Ontario Unveils Plan to Build Modern Schools Faster

BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is introducing new measures to build modern schools faster that will cut construction timelines by nearly 50 per cent to meet the unprecedented pace of growth...

Ontario Invests in Programs to Prevent & Address Gender-based Violence

Ontario Invests in Programs to Prevent & Address Gender-based Violence

HAMILTON - The Ontario government is investing an additional $18.7 million this year to help prevent and address violence against women and girls. This funding builds on the province’s existing...

Ontario Cracking Down on Puppy Mills

Ontario Cracking Down on Puppy Mills

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government introduced legislation to help stop unethical dog breeding operations, often known as puppy mills. ThePreventing Unethical Puppy Sales Act(PUPS Act) if...

Ontario Investing in Infrastructure and Technology to Help Support New Emergency 9-1-1 Communications System

Ontario Investing in Infrastructure and Technology to Help Support New Emergency 9-1-1 Communications System

Ontario is investing $78 million in telecommunications infrastructure to help municipalities and emergency response centres transition to a new emergency communications system known as Next...

Experience Ontario 2024 Program Launch

Experience Ontario 2024 Program Launch

NEWS - The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport has announced the launch of the Experience Ontario 2024 programfor festivals and events that will take place between April 1, 2024, and March 31,...

Ontario Introducing Legislation to Support Victims of Crime and Enhance Community Safety

Ontario Introducing Legislation to Support Victims of Crime and Enhance Community Safety

TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government will introduce proposed legislation, that, if passed, would make it easier for more victims of crime to sue an offender for emotional distress. The proposed...

Ontario Strengthening Penalties for Landfill Facilities that Contravene Environmental Laws

Ontario Strengthening Penalties for Landfill Facilities that Contravene Environmental Laws

TORONTO — The Ontario government is strengthening regulations to clamp down on landfill site owners who contravene environmental laws. The changes will allow the province to take stronger action...

Ontario Taking Action to Combat Auto Theft in Hamilton

Ontario Taking Action to Combat Auto Theft in Hamilton

HAMILTON — The Ontario government is investing $895,759.61 over three years to help Hamilton Police Service combat and prevent auto thefts in Hamilton.