UXBRIDGE — The Ontario government is investing an additional $8.9 million to support the redevelopment and expansion of Oak Valley Health’s Uxbridge Hospital site, connecting more people in Uxbridge and across Durham Region to world-class care close to home. In addition, the expansion at Oak Valley Health – Uxbridge will include a brand new 192-bed long-term care home co-located on the hospital campus, …
TORONTO — While ensuring school board accountability and transparency, the Ontario government is providing record education funding as part of its plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. In 2025-26, Ontario is investing $30.3 billion in Core Education Funding for the upcoming school year so schools can continue to deliver high-quality education with a back-to-basics approach that prepares …
TORONTO — The Ontario government has appointed Paul Boniferro to supervise all financial and operational decisions of the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) to help the board improve its financial position and ensure students are able to acquire the skills they need to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. Mr. Boniferro will represent the ministry’s vested control, overseeing and managing the administration …
TORONTO — Ontario has begun flowing up to $75.5 million to municipalities in order to help them wind down encampments in public spaces by creating more emergency shelter spaces and affordable housing units. These accommodations will provide vulnerable people with appropriate short- and long-term housing alternatives to encampments and help restore safety and order to Ontario’s parks and other public spaces. “Our …
THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is providing more than $8.3 million dollars through the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) to help create 66 transitional housing units in Thunder Bay that will support individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. The six locations receiving funding will provide onsite supports including counseling, life skills training, and help for addiction and mental health challenges: …
TORONTO — Ontario has appointed a third-party advisor to undertake a governance review of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS), the first review since 2012, to ensure that its governance model is serving the interests of plan members in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner that supports the plan’s long-term financial sustainability. Former Metrolinx board member and former chair …
Burlington – The Ontario government is activating the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program in specific areas alongside creeks and rivers in Burlington, Halton Hills, and Mississauga. On July 15 and July 16, 2024, heavy rain caused flooding in some creekside neighbourhoods in Burlington, the community of Norval in Halton Hills, and an area around Little Etobicoke Creek in Mississauga. The Little Etobicoke …
UXBRIDGE — As part of the provincial government’s historic increase to financial support for Ontario municipalities, the province is increasing the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) by $100 million over two years, bringing the total funding envelope to $600 million by 2026. The OMPF is the province’s main general assistance grant to municipalities. The 2025 OMPF grant includes an immediate …
SMITHS FALLS — The Ontario government is providing over $2.4 million through the Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) to help create 34 supportive housing units in Kingston, and six transitional housing units in Perth that will support individuals and families that have experienced domestic violence or abuse. The funding will also support two affordable housing units in Smiths Falls. “Our …
SMITHS FALLS — The Ontario government is providing over $2.4 million through the Social Services Relief Fund (SSRF) to help create 34 supportive housing units in Kingston, and six transitional housing units in Perth that will support individuals and families that have experienced domestic violence or abuse. The funding will also support two affordable housing units in Smiths Falls. “Our …
