News
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
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
The Ontario government announced it has seized more than 10 million unmarked cigarettes and 1.5 million grams of unmarked tobacco over the past two months. According to the province, these seizures are part of enforcement activities intended to address contraband tobacco in Ontario. The government release states that unmarked
News
The Ontario government and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) have announced a new Physician Services Agreement that will result in increased funding for physician services in Ontario. The announcement, released on June 14, states that the agreement was reached after discussions between both parties. According to the provincial government, the
News
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford issued a statement to mark Easter. In his message, he extended greetings to those in Ontario who are celebrating the holiday. Ford stated, "On behalf of our government, I want to wish everyone celebrating a happy and blessed Easter." He noted the significance of
News
The Ontario government has announced that it is taking steps to reduce trade barriers between provinces. In a recent release, the government stated that it is reviewing policies to support easier access for Ontario businesses and workers to opportunities across Canada. According to the release, the Ontario government is focusing
News
The Ontario government has announced the launch of a call for proposals to create and expand up to 80 primary care teams within the province. This initiative aims to connect 300,000 additional residents to a family doctor and primary care teams this year. This initiative is part of the
News
The Ontario government has proposed expanding strong mayor powers to the heads of council in an additional 169 municipalities, with the implementation set for May 1, 2025. This move is introduced to support the province's goals in areas such as housing, transit, and infrastructure projects.