New poll indicates drivers are worried they could become a fraud victim In a recent poll commissioned by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) nearly 75% of respondents with auto insurance believe that auto insurance fraud is prevalent in Ontario, and more than 40% of them are worried […]
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More Ontarians Expected To Get Into Private Mortgage
As spring home buying season begins, FSRA encourages homeowners to take the time to understand what they are getting into. As private mortgages become more prevalent in Ontario, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) is strongly encouraging consumers to learn about the differences between a private and traditional […]
Celebrate Family Day Weekend with Free Fishing in Ontario
Ontario Offers Free Fishing February 18 to 20, 2023 TORONTO – This Family Day weekend, from February 18-20, Ontario families and friends can enjoy fishing anywhere in the province without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card. “Fishing is a time-honoured tradition and a terrific way for […]
Two Area Residents Among Recipients of Ontario Senior Achievement Awards
The Ontario Senior Achievement Awards recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through voluntary or professional activities after the age of 65. Up to 20 individuals are recognized annually. Seniors who qualify for this award have contributed to many different fields such as the arts, literature, community […]
Winter Is Here! Let’s Be Prepared
Having a plan and emergency supplies for your home and car will help keep you safe this winter TORONTO — As Ontario approaches the start of the winter season, the government is reminding Ontarians to have an emergency plan and supplies on hand to keep themselves and their loved ones […]
It’s Harder to Escape Poverty Today Than 30 Years Ago, Report Reveals
A new report by Feed Ontario reveals skyrocketing food bank use with a 64 percent increase in first-time visitors, and points to the lack of quality employment opportunities and disinvestments in essential social support programs as the drivers of this growth. Feed Ontario released its 2022 Hunger Report today, revealing […]
Dual Credit Program Prepares Students For Careers In Skilled Trades
With one in three journeypersons today being over 55 years of age, the next generation of workers must emerge to fill critical labour shortages. By 2026, it’s estimated that one in five job openings in the province will be in skilled trades-related occupations. By the end of the decade, 100,000 […]
Ontario Celebrates 2021 Order of Ontario Appointees
Twenty-four Ontarians receive the province’s highest honour for their outstanding achievements TORONTO — The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario, announced 24 new appointments to the Order of Ontario for 2021. The Lieutenant Governor will bestow the province’s highest honour to the […]
CIVIX: 150,000 Ontario Students Ready to Vote in Municipal Elections
150,000 Ontario students ready to cast ballots in municipal elections Even though they are under the voting age, nearly 150,000 elementary and high school students from throughout Ontario will have an opportunity to consider the future of their community and vote for candidates running in their municipal and school board […]
Short Documentary Contest Now Open For Entries
Calling All Non-Fiction Storytellers! The TVO Today Short Doc Contest celebrates documentary filmmaking across Ontario. Industry professionals and first-time filmmakers alike are invited to share brief, compelling stories that showcase their voice, passion and creativity. The grand prize winner will receive $2,000 and a one-on-one pitch session with TVO Today Docs executive […]