New grant will help communities purchase critical emergency equipment and supplies TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $5 million to ensure communities across the province have the resources and equipment they need to prepare for natural disasters and emergencies. The government is now accepting applications for the new Community Emergency Preparedness Grant to help communities and organizations purchase critical supplies, equipment …
Province helping non-profit organizations and small businesses deliver products and services to Francophones TORONTO – Today, the Ontario government announced the recipients of the 2023-2024 Francophone Community Grants Program (FCGP). Through this $2-million program, Ontario supports community organizations and small businesses that contribute to the vitality and well-being of the province’s Francophone communities. “Francophone businesses and community organizations are the driving …
Additional teacher education spaces providing students with greater access to French-language education TORONTO — As part of the Ontario government’s plan to train more French teachers, the province is funding an additional 110 French-language teacher education spaces for the 2023-24 academic year. The new spaces at the University of Ottawa and the Toronto-based Université de l’Ontario français will help address …
New Cabinet will work hard to deliver on government’s plan to build, including housing, highways and public transit TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford announced changes to his Cabinet with a renewed team that will deliver on the government’s promise to build Ontario. “As our province’s population and economy grow, it’s never been more important for us to build Ontario,” said …
Province announces new investments and tools for municipalities at 2023 AMO workforce LONDON — The Ontario government is working in partnership with municipalities to get shovels in the ground on priority projects and connect more people to jobs and homes, while enhancing critical public services to better serve the province’s growing population. At the 2023 Association of Municipalities of Ontario …
Province upgrading infrastructure to deliver two-way, all-day GO rail service to York Region AURORA – The Ontario government is making critical infrastructure upgrades to Aurora GO Station, providing commuters with better service, more transit connections and future two-way, all-day service between Aurora GO Station and Union Station in Toronto. “York Region is growing rapidly and every day more families, businesses …
TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it easier to take transit by giving riders more ways to pay on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Starting Tuesday, August 15, riders can use credit or debit cards to pay fares, including cards on a smartphone or smartwatch. “The launch of credit and debit payment on the TTC is just another way …
Province improving road safety and traffic flow in northern Ontario NORTH BAY – To improve road safety and keep people and goods moving across the province, the Ontario government has awarded a contract to begin the environmental assessment and design work for a 2+1 highway on Highway 11 north of North Bay. “Taking the next step to build the first …
Province saving families time and money with two-way, all-day train service WHITBY – The Ontario government has awarded a contract to advance planning to extend GO train service to Bowmanville, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to deliver more transit options, connect communities and save families time and money in Durham Region and across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton …
Fast chargers now available at all ONroute locations ahead of summer TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it more convenient for electric vehicle (EV) owners to travel the province with EV fast chargers now installed at all 20 renovated ONroute stations along the province’s busiest highways, the 400 and 401. “Our government is putting shovels in the ground to …
