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In response to a recent ice storm, the Ontario government has deployed teams to assist affected communities. According to the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response, emergency management personnel, along with Ontario Corps partners, are focusing on clearing debris, performing wellness checks on residents, and delivering essential items like food
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The Ontario government has announced an increase in the province's minimum wage, set to rise from $17.20 to $17.60 per hour. This change will take effect on October 1, 2025. The adjustment is based on a 2.4% increase as indicated by the Ontario Consumer Price
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The Ontario government has disclosed the salaries for 2024 of public sector employees earning $100,000 or more. The release highlights that a significant portion of salary increases this year is linked to across-the-board adjustments, retroactive payments, and the results of recent collective bargaining agreements. According to the disclosure, the
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The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are advising Clarington residents to stay alert as black bears are awakening from hibernation. As spring arrives, bears emerge seeking food, increasing the possibility of encounters with humans. To help residents minimize the likelihood of these encounters, the government and OPP
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of up to $3 million through its Skills Development Fund Training Stream, aimed at training workers in automotive trades. The funds have been allocated to the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada to manage and execute the training programs across the province. This
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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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Bonnie Crombie has presented a new strategy to tackle overcrowding issues in Ontario hospitals. This announcement was made during an event held in a downtown Toronto gymnasium, where Crombie was surrounded by 100 waiting room chairs as a symbolic representation of the current challenges faced by patients. According to the
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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