West Fire Region September 17, 2010 Next update scheduled for September 24 There were no new fires reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of September 17. Currently, there are no active forest fires anywhere in Ontario. One fire, Thunder Bay District Fire Number 62 was declared out on [Read more]
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY FOR OPP ANTI-RACKETS BRANCH 50 Proud Years of Investigative Excellence ORILLIA, ON – The Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is paying tribute to a specialty unit known for its high standard of policing and expertise in investigations of fraud and enterprise [Read more]
September 16, 2010 3:15 PM McGuinty Government Rebuilding Three Schools; Ontario Students Raise Millions Three schools destroyed in January’s Haiti earthquake will be rebuilt by Ontario. Fundraising efforts by Ontario students have provided millions to help survivors of January’s [Read more]
McGuinty Government Invests in Skills Training Ontario is helping 1,265 skilled newcomers prepare to get jobs that match their education, qualifications and experience. The province is supporting eight successful bridge training programs in Ottawa, Toronto and London that help internationally [Read more]
Ontario Achievements Take The Stage At International Education Summit Premier Dalton McGuinty shares eight lessons he’s learned about making progress in education with delegates to the Building Blocks for Education: Whole System Reform conference. [Read more]
September 14, 2010 12:10 PM McGuinty Government Supporting The Economy By Retaining International Students Ontario is making it easier for international students graduating from Master’s degree programs in the province to become permanent residents, while retaining knowledge here in Ontario. [Read more]
September 2, 2010 2:00 PM McGuinty Government Focuses On Education, The Economy and Health Care Several Ontario parliamentary assistants are getting new assignments to help deliver on the government’s Open Ontario Plan, with a focus on education, the economy and health care. Parliamentary [Read more]
September 2, 2010 10:45 AM McGuinty Government Investments Create A Stronger, Cleaner Electricity System Despite being one of the hottest summers on record, Ontario’s energy system has had more than enough power to meet demand. Ontario has added over 8,000 megawatts (MW) of new clean energy [Read more]
August 27, 2010 1:00 PM McGuinty Government Aims To Ensure Appropriate Prescribing, Dispensing And Use Ontario is taking action to curb the growing abuse of prescription narcotics and controlled substances, including those containing oxycodone. Across North America, addictions, crime and deaths [Read more]
HOLIDAY WEEKEND RESULTS IN 4 DEATHS ON OPP-PATROLLED ROADS, WATERWAYS AND TRAILS Ontario Provincial Police reports confirm that four (4) people died on the roads, trails and waterways patrolled by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) during the July 30th – Aug 2nd long weekend. New Drinking [Read more]
July 26, 2010 9:00 AM McGuinty Government Implements New Drinking And Driving Measures Ontario is making the province’s roads safer for all Ontarians with new changes that will help protect young and novice drivers. Starting August 1: All drivers 21 years of age and younger must have a zero [Read more]
Wal-Mart Canada Corp. Fined $120,000 For Health And Safety Violations July 22, 2010 4:20 PM St. Catharines, Ont. – Wal-Mart Canada Corp., a Mississauga-based company, was fined $45,000 on June 23, 2010, and $75,000 on July 16, 2010, for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. On [Read more]
July 21, 2010 McGuinty Government Helping Create More Than 5000 Jobs In The North NEWS Ontario’s continued commitment to highway infrastructure throughout Northern Ontario will help improve safety and efficiency on northern roads for residents, visitors and industry. It will also help [Read more]
July 20, 2010 11:05 AM McGuinty Government Committed To Keeping Household Hazardous Waste Out Of Environment The eco fees on consumer products that came into effect on July 1st have now been eliminated as the McGuinty government stepped in today and took action. While the Orange Drop program will [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The videos below are a follow-up on an article about the economic benefits to Northshore communities when groups such as the Hydro-One team which performed regularly scheduled brush clearance/line maintenance of the Hydro line which serves Manitouwadge continuing through [Read more]
