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The Ontario government has introduced legislation intended to address unsafe hunting practices and public safety concerns. According to an official news release, the proposed legislation would allow courts to suspend hunting licences for individuals convicted of offences that pose risks to public safety. The legislation also includes provisions for lifetime
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The Ontario government has announced $29 million in funding over three years for police services and their partners through the Community Safety and Policing (CSP) Grant program. According to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the funding is intended to support projects to prevent crime and assist victims across Ontario.
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The Ontario government announced it is collaborating with municipal governments in Peel Region to conduct a review of local governance. The government stated in a news release from Toronto that this review will examine the delivery of services and explore ways to support community growth. The announcement specified that representatives
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The Ontario government has announced proposed legislative changes to the province’s bail system, which the province says are intended to address concerns related to repeat and violent offenders. According to the announcement, the proposed legislation would require courts to give greater consideration to an individual's history of
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The Ontario government announced new actions aimed at protecting provincial parks and public spaces. According to the official statement, these actions include increased enforcement of existing regulations, with a focus on preventing damage to park property, littering, and other prohibited activities. The government stated that enforcement officers' presence will
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford released a statement on the results of the federal election. According to the official statement issued from Toronto, Ford said, "On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I want to congratulate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the newly elected Members of Parliament." Ford stated,
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The Ontario government has announced proposed legislation intended to provide police and prosecutors with additional tools to address auto theft. According to the government's announcement, the bill, if passed, would create new offences related to the possession of and tampering with devices used to steal vehicles. The proposal
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The Ontario government has introduced new legislation that would expand police authority and increase penalties for certain offenders. According to a news release issued on June 6, 2024, the proposed bill addresses individuals identified as repeat and violent offenders. If enacted, the legislation would allow police to conduct warrantless searches
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The Ontario government has announced new legislation called the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act. According to the province, the Act is designed to increase protections against foreign interference in Ontario’s critical minerals and energy sectors. The Ontario government stated that the proposed legislation
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The Ontario government has announced new rules affecting school boards across the province, including those in Clarington. In a statement issued by the government, the measures are described as steps to increase accountability and transparency in how school boards operate. According to the provincial announcement, the new measures will require
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Northumberland 89.7 FM, located in Brighton, Ontario, has been allocated $92,900 by the Ontario government. The funding was announced as part of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund. According to the Ontario government, this grant aims to assist Northumberland 89.7 FM in addressing the impacts
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The Ontario government has announced that construction has begun on Glen Hill Gardens, a new long-term care home in Courtice. The facility will provide 224 beds and is intended to increase the available long-term care spaces in the area. The announcement detailing the start of construction was made on Friday