Funding can be used to invest in infrastructure to support building more homes WELLAND — Matthew Rae, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced Ontario is providing the City of Welland with $1,720,000 in funding through the Building Faster Fund after the city exceeded its 2023 housing target. Welland broke ground on a total of 868 …
Connecting Children, Youth in Durham to Care Close to Home
$8.4 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services WHITBY — The Ontario government is investing more than $8.4 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Durham Region and surrounding areas so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the government’s investment of an …
Long-Term Care Home in Long Sault opens
Renovation and expansion of Woodland Villa brings 128 modern long-term care beds to the province LONG SAULT — The Ontario government, along with Woodland Villa, is celebrating the opening of a renovated and expanded long-term care home that is bringing 128 modern beds to the town of Long Sault. This is part of the Ontario government’s commitment to build more …
Investing over $22m to bring high-speed Internet to over 1,400 homes in Ontario
Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet Uxbridge – All Canadians need reliable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Ontario. Today, Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of Gudie …
Investing over $4m to bring high-speed internet to over 400 homes
Eight communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed internet Ontario – All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed internet, no matter where they live. That is why the governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed internet access to underserved communities across Ontario. Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, and Tim Louis, Member of Parliament …
Connecting Long-Term Care Residents in Windsor-Essex to Specialized Care
Investment providing supports in long-term care homes instead of hospitals WINDSOR — The Ontario government is investing $438,728 in six projects in Windsor and Essex County long-term care homes to help seniors with complex needs like dementia and bariatric care connect to specialized care and supports in a home instead of a hospital. This is part of a $20 million …
Ontario Investing in Infrastructure Improvements at Algonquin Provincial Park
WHITNEY — The Ontario government is investing more than $3.3 million to build, maintain and revitalize infrastructure at Algonquin Provincial Park, including more roofed accommodations and bridges. The funding will increase opportunities for overnight camping and improve the visitor experience on trails at Canada’s oldest provincial park. “In 2022, Ontario Parks recorded more than 12.1 million visits and overnight camping grew …
Ontario Launches Plan to Boost Math, Writing, Reading Skills
New initiatives will raise standards, ensure consistency and focus students’ time in the classroom on building life, job and critical thinking skills TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing more than $180 million in targeted supports in the classroom and at home to help students build the math and reading skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the workforce. …
Connecting Long-Term Care Residents in Mississauga to Specialized Care
Investment providing supports in long-term care homes instead of hospitals MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is investing $871,565 in seven projects in Mississauga to help seniors with complex medical needs like dementia and bariatric care connect to specialized care and supports in their long-term care home instead of a hospital. This is part of a $20 million investment this year …