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 […]
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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 […]
Accessible Parking Permits Now Available Online
On Wednesday, August 24, 2022 the Government of Ontario announced that residents of the province can now apply for, renew and replace lost or stolen accessible parking permits online. Organizations and not-for-profits supporting the disabled community will also be able to take advantage of these online services, anytime, anywhere. Accessible […]
Ontario’s Plan to Stay Open: Health System Stability and Recovery
Ontario Introduces A Plan to Stay Open: Health System Stability and Recovery Plan hires up to 6,000 additional health care workers, frees up 2,500 more hospital beds and temporarily covers cost of examination, application and registration fees for retired and internationally trained nurses TORONTO — The Ontario government introduced […]
Ontario Making it Easier and Faster to Renew Ontario Photo Cards
Digital reminders making it more convenient to keep government-issued ID and licence plates up to date TORONTO — The Ontario government is making it more convenient for people to keep their government-issued identification and permits up to date. Holders of Ontario Photo Cards can now sign up for free reminders […]
Ontario Bringing High-Speed Internet Access to More Communities
The Ontario government is bringing high-speed internet access to up to 266,000 unserved and underserved homes and businesses, marking another milestone in its plan to help connect every corner of the province by the end of 2025. The province has signed agreements with eight internet service providers to bring access to […]
Ontario Introduces French Accents on Health Cards
Franco-Ontarians Can Now Request a New Health Card at No Cost TORONTO — To better serve the Francophone community, the Ontario government is now offering the option of French language characters, such as accents (e.g., ç, è, é, ê, ë), on Ontario health cards. This is another step forward in […]
Ontario Creates Supportive Housing in Windsor
Province investing over $3 million to support vulnerable populations at risk or experiencing homelessness WINDSOR — The Ontario government is investing over $3 million to help build 11 new permanent affordable housing units for people experiencing chronic homelessness in the City of Windsor. Located at 7365 Wyandotte Street East in […]
Forests Ontario Plants 50,000 Trees in Essex County This Season
Forests Ontario and its partners planted 2.5 million native tree seedlings across the province this season as part of its 50 Million Tree Program. This brings Forests Ontario’s program total to 36.7 million trees planted, creating more than 18,000 hectares of new forest on nearly 7,000 project sites. “The help of […]
In Open Letter to Premier Ford United Ways Call for Action on Tough Issues
In Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford, United Ways across Ontario call for action on toughest issues facing Ontarians United Way leaders identify Housing Security, Income Security and Inclusive Employment, Inclusive Communities and Support for the Social Services Sector as social issues of focus. TORONTO, July 6, 2022 /CNW/ – United Way leaders from […]