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Premier Doug Ford announced his new cabinet to address economic challenges posed by U.S. tariffs. The cabinet is focused on promoting economic resilience within Ontario. Doug Ford remains the Premier of Ontario and also serves as Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs. Sylvia Jones has been appointed as Deputy Premier and
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The Chief Medical Officer of Health has reported an increase in measles cases in Ontario, noting a total of 350 infections since 2024, with 173 new cases recently identified. Among these, 31 cases have required hospital treatment. Data indicates that over 96% of these cases involve individuals who are unimmunized
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Premier Doug Ford has issued a statement congratulating Mark Carney on his election as the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, positioning Carney as the incoming Prime Minister. In his statement, Ford acknowledged the timing of Carney's election, citing ongoing international challenges such as U.S. tariffs
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Ontario has introduced a 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States. This measure affects exports to states such as Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. According to an official release, this surcharge is expected to increase daily revenue by approximately $300,000 to $400,000.
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Premier Doug Ford, alongside members of the Executive Council of Ontario, is set to be sworn in by Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and will formally inaugurate Ford's new term following the recent provincial election. The swearing-in will be conducted
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The Ontario government has announced a licence-free fishing opportunity for the Family Day weekend. From February 15 to 17, residents of Ontario can fish without requiring a fishing licence or Outdoors Card across the province. While licences are waived during this period, regulations regarding catch limits, size limits, and the
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The Ontario election is set to take place on February 27. This follows the dissolution of the 43rd Parliament of the Province of Ontario. Premier Doug Ford announced that the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, signed the proclamation for the dissolution, effective as of 4:00 p.m.
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of over $350 million to refurbish 121 GO Transit bi-level rail cars. This refurbishment will be conducted at Ontario Northland's facility located in North Bay. The project is part of a broader initiative to expand services across the GO rail network.
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The Ontario government has announced a $325 million investment in water infrastructure projects across the province. This funding is intended to support the construction of up to 107,000 new homes. The initiative is facilitated through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF), which provides financial assistance to municipalities for building,
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The Ontario government has announced an additional investment of $100 million into the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream. This increase brings the total provincial investment in the SDF to $1.5 billion. The funding is intended to support workers in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and critical mineral extraction
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The Ontario government has announced a new K-12 school will be built in Newcastle. This is part of a $1.3 billion investment to construct 30 new schools and expand 15 others across the province. The initiative is expected to create over 25,000 new student spaces and more than
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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