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 15, 2010 McGuinty Government to Introduce Narcotics Safety And Awareness Act Ontario is taking action to reduce the growing abuse of prescription narcotics and controlled substances. Later today the province intends to move forward on a key piece of the recently announced Narcotics [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]
TIFF’s new home – the Bell Lightbox [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supports the Canadian Film Centre Ontario is helping the Canadian Film Centre continue its leadership role in developing world-class talent. The Canadian Film Centre is the country’s largest institution for advanced training in film, television and new media. This [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]
OPP INVESTIGATE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING OF AIRCRAFT (PICKLE LAKE, ON) – Pickle Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the Pickle Lake Airport on September 10, 2010 at approximately 1:34pm after the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) had reported an aircraft going down in the [Read more]
September 9, 2010 9:30 AM The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is investigating four cases of E. coli O157:H7 associated with Leadbetters Cowboy Beef Burgers. Although the investigation is ongoing, all four individuals reported eating Leadbetters Cowboy Beef Burgers from 4oz/20 pack boxes [Read more]
September 6, 2010 11:00 AM McGuinty Government Introducing Children’s Activity Tax Credit Ontario is proposing a new permanent, refundable tax credit that would make it a little easier for parents to get their children involved in sports, arts and other activities. Under the proposed tax [Read more]
August 27, 2010 11:20 AM McGuinty Government Helping Build New Schools, Creating Jobs Thirty brand new schools will open their doors for the first time when students return to class in September, and another 34 schools have been improved through new additions, renovations or major retrofits. In [Read more]
McGuinty Government’s Open Ontario Plan On Track To Eliminate Deficit Ontario released the 2009-10 Public Accounts which highlights the government’s actions to lessen the impact of the global recession on Ontarians as well as a responsible plan to eliminate the deficit by 2017-18. The [Read more]
Two Years’ Probation For Possession Of Illegal Tobacco Products August 18, 2010 9:30 AM Joon Hwa Lee, formerly of Cobourg, was sentenced to two years’ probation and fined $39,247 for possession of marked cigarettes without the required permit, and possession of cigars and other tobacco [Read more]
McGuinty Government Investing In The Future Success Of Ontarians Changes to Employment Ontario mean that help getting the skills to succeed is just one visit away. All Employment Ontario offices now offer access to: § Skills training programs § A wide range of [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]
