Ontario Building More Supportive Housing in Ottawa

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Ottawa — The Ontario government is providing over $9.5 million to help create more than 100 supportive housing units in Ottawa that will support individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. “Our government is making it easier for our partners to build homes of all types faster,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “Increasing community, affordable, and supportive …

What’s open and closed today

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Toronto – Here’s what’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday. What’s open: Public Transit GO transit will be on a Sunday schedule. TTC will be on Sunday service but will begin at around 6 a.m. Attractions The Hockey Hall of Fame will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Toronto Zoo will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 …

Narcan to be available as over-the-counter drug

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Washington – The overdose reversal drug Narcan manufacturer announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved nasal spray and it will be available for over-the-counter purchase starting in September. According to Biotech company Emergent BioSolutions, the Narcan nasal spray has already been shipped to pharmacies, drugstores, grocery stores and online retailers.  

49 Affordable Homes Built in Paris

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PARIS – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, alongside Bryan May, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, Matthew Rae, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Will Bouma, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brantford-Brant on behalf of Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Ontario announced a combined $3 million investment that …