Ontario Strengthening Emergency Preparedness

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is expanding its support for local emergency readiness with a second round of funding for the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) for 2024-25. This new $5 million investment will help equip municipalities and organizations with essential resources, equipment and training to better prepare for natural disasters and emergencies. “Our government is ensuring that municipalities and community organizations across the …

Addressing Risks Posed by Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells

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Province investing $26 million to help protect communities from petroleum-related emergencies CHATHAM-KENT – The Ontario government is investing $23.6 million to develop a province-wide strategy that includes identifying and plugging old oil and gas wells to keep communities safe. An additional $2.5 million will be allocated to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent to assist with costs associated with emergency management from …