2021 Budget invests $2.1 million to strengthen frontline supports TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing an additional $2.1 million to provide new supports and services for victims of crime in Leeds-Grenville, Dufferin County and the Nipissing region – historically underserved areas of the province. Enhancing sexual violence support services for victims, increasing crisis intervention services and expanding free legal …
BRAMPTON – Beginning this week, the City of Brampton will start its 2021 Street Sweeping Program on residential streets. Sweeping will begin in all other areas Tuesday, April 6. Sand and debris is swept from City roads during the spring to keep streets and sewers clean. This prevents debris from clogging storm sewers and provides safe and clean roads for …
Toronto – Today, Mayor John Tory announced that the City of Toronto, in partnership with the Governments of Canada and Ontario, has helped bring a new vaccine manufacturing facility to Toronto. The new Sanofi facility will be located on their existing site at 1755 Steeles Ave. W. in North York. This new facility will strengthen Canada’s domestic vaccine manufacturing capacity …
By Investing in Sanofi Province Will Create Hundreds Of Jobs and Increase R&D TORONTO — The Ontario government is partnering with the federal government, the City of Toronto and Sanofi, a leading global biopharmaceutical and vaccines company, to expand its Ontario facility to meet growing demand for flu vaccines, boost Canada’s preparedness for future pandemics and create 300 high-quality jobs. …
Staff and safety protocols are in place for 2021 season Ontario – The Ontario government is ready to respond to this year’s wildland fire season, which starts tomorrow and runs until October 31. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has hired highly trained firefighters, pilots and support staff and is providing health and safety, and specialized training. MNRF …
Province Continues to Champion the Voices of Patients and Families TORONTO — The Ontario government has appointed Craig Thompson as Ontario’s new Patient Ombudsman to help improve the quality of care and supports patients and their families receive in hospitals, long-term care homes, and select home and community care settings. “Craig Thompson brings over 30 years of leadership experience in …
Toronto – The City of Toronto vaccine clinics will be open throughout the Easter weekend to continue to vaccinate all people age 70 and older against COVID-19. To date, more than 493,867 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto by the City, hospitals, healthcare partners, and pharmacies. More than 71,268 people have booked COVID-19 vaccination appointments at a City-run …
TORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement marking General Hillier’s last day of service: “Four months ago, the Government of Ontario announced the Minister’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force with General Rick Hillier at the helm. They faced a daunting task, helping to launch the largest vaccination rollout in a generation. General Hillier accepted this leadership role …
NIAGARA FALLS — The Ontario government is providing an estimated $100 million for a new one-time Ontario Tourism and Hospitality Small Business Support Grant and $100 million for a new one-time recovery program. This significant investment is part of the 2021 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health & Our Economy, and will support the province’s tourism industry as it …
Region of Peel – Investigators from the 22 Division, Criminal Investigations Bureau have located the victim that was kidnapped from a residence in the City of Brampton. On Sunday, March 28, 2021, at approximately 3 a.m., officers responded to a residence on Adventura Drive in Brampton, in regards to a disturbance. An interaction occurred between officers and the male suspect, …
