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The Ontario government has announced a plan to invest $1.8 billion to connect two million more residents to a family doctor or primary care team over the next four years. This initiative is part of an effort to ensure that all individuals in the province have access to primary
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of nearly $27 million to enhance carpentry training across the province. This funding is directed towards constructing a new training facility in Sudbury and expanding existing facilities in London, Windsor, Cambridge, and Ottawa. The initiative, part of the Skills Development Fund, aims to
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The Ontario government has allocated $228 million to improve infrastructure at postsecondary institutions across the province. This funding is intended for publicly assisted colleges and universities to enhance their facilities and acquire new educational tools. According to the Ontario government, the investment aims to provide students with access to updated
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The Ontario government has given the green light for Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to move forward with the Project Definition Phase of refurbishing the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station's "B" units. This phase is a preparatory step for the refurbishment, which aims to enhance power generation capacity
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The Ontario government has commenced the distribution of $200 rebate cheques to taxpayers and their eligible children. This measure is intended to alleviate the financial burden associated with the federal carbon tax and high interest rates. The cheques are anticipated to arrive for families in the upcoming weeks. Eligibility for
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of nearly $500 million to refurbish 181 GO Transit bi-level rail coaches at the Alstom plant in Thunder Bay. This refurbishment is part of the province's GO Expansion program, which aims to extend the service life of these coaches by 20
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The Ontario government has directed Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to investigate the potential for new nuclear energy generation at the Wesleyville site in Port Hope. This directive comes after expressions of interest from the Municipality of Port Hope and the Williams Treaties First Nations. OPG is tasked with engaging local
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The Ontario Ministry of Finance conducted tobacco enforcement operations on October 22, November 22, and November 26, resulting in the seizure of over ten million unmarked cigarettes. Specifically, 10,226,625 unmarked cigarettes were confiscated, along with approximately 175,000 counterfeit Ontario cigarette tax stamps and equipment used for counterfeiting
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The Ontario government has allocated $93,000 to improve dementia care services in the Region of Durham. This funding is directed to the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, which will implement the First Link® Care Navigation program. This initiative is designed to support individuals living with dementia and their families
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Ontario is advancing its efforts to develop critical mineral resources as part of the Fortress Am-Can initiative, which aims to strengthen supply chains between Canada and the United States. This initiative focuses on the Ring of Fire region, known for its rich deposits of critical minerals. The Ontario government has
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According to Statistics Canada, Ontario added 23,000 jobs in December 2024, bringing the total number of jobs created in the province for the year to over 200,000. The job growth was observed across several key industries, including automotive, life sciences, technology, and advanced manufacturing. The Ontario government has
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Ontario has introduced the "Fortress Am-Can" initiative, which aims to enhance energy security and foster economic growth between Canada and the United States. Premier Doug Ford announced the plan, which focuses on utilizing Ontario's energy resources, including nuclear power, to increase energy exports to the U.