Province expanding new transit options with zero-emission technology OSHAWA – The Ontario government is bringing two new fully electric zero-emission GO buses into service for the first time as part of its plan to support electric vehicles, reduce emissions and expand clean, green transit options across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. “The launch of these electric buses marks a significant milestone in …
Premier attends Ontario Police Memorial Foundation’s Ceremony of Remembrance
Ontario – Premier Doug Ford was joined by Solicitor General Michael Kerzner to speak at the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation’s Ceremony of Remembrance, at the Ontario Police Memorial Park, in Whitney Block, Toronto. He said: “Today we have gathered to remember the brave and selfless heroes who dedicated their lives to protecting us. We will always remember them for their …
Ontario Welcomes Major Investment to Manufacture More Vaccines
Moderna and Novocol Pharma partnership will create new jobs in Cambridge CAMBRIDGE — The Ontario government has secured a multi-million-dollar investment from Moderna Inc. to expand vaccine manufacturing and provide Ontarians with faster, more reliable access to life-saving vaccines. The Ontario government is supporting the project with a $4 million investment through the Ontario Together Fund. “Moderna’s new investment is a …
Making it Easier to Recruit and Train Police Officers
Free tuition and expanding enrollment for basic constable training will help address policing shortages TORONTO — The Ontario government is making it easier for police services across the province to recruit and train more police officers by removing tuition fees for the Basic Constable Training program at the Ontario Police College (OPC) and immediately expanding the number of recruits that can …
Growing Life Sciences Sector in Kitchener, Waterloo
$7.5 million investment will support a new state-of-the-art Innovation Arena for start-ups KITCHENER — The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million to help build a state-of-the-art Innovation Arena at the University of Waterloo. The new $35 million facility will be a hub for innovation in Ontario’s life sciences sector in Kitchener and Waterloo, supporting the development of new health technology …
Helping More Ontario Students Become Doctors at Home
Historic number of undergraduate and postgraduate training seats now prioritized for Ontario residents HAMILTON — The Ontario government is further expanding the number of medical school spots to historic highs while helping Ontario students become doctors in the province, whether they studied at home or abroad. Starting in 2023, the government is investing an additional $33 million over three years …