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The Ontario government has announced an investment of over $5.7 million in 85 projects aimed at enhancing economic development in rural communities across the province. This funding is part of the Rural Economic Development (RED) program, which supports initiatives that diversify local economies and address challenges related to economic
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Beginning in October, families with infants and high-risk children up to 24 months old will have access to the new RSV immunization, Beyfortus®, through an expanded publicly funded RSV prevention program. This immunization can be obtained through healthcare providers and hospital settings for infants born during the 2024/25 respiratory
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Ontario and New Jersey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) intended to enhance trade and investment between the two regions. The agreement was finalized during a meeting in Toronto attended by Premier Doug Ford and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. Per the Ontario government, key details of the MOU
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Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued a statement regarding a confirmed case of rabies in a resident of Brantford-Brant. The illness is believed to have been contracted through direct contact with a bat in Ontario. To maintain the privacy of the affected individual, no further details will
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The Ontario government has announced funding of up to $6 million for the Ontario Craft Cider Marketing Fund over the next six years. This funding aims to assist provincial craft cideries in marketing their products and stimulating growth within the sector. According to Rob Flack, Minister of Agriculture, Food and
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Starting September 5, 2024, all licensed convenience stores in Ontario are permitted to sell beer, cider, wine, and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages. This change allows 4,187 convenience stores across the province to offer these products, in addition to nearly 3,000 other licensed retail outlets and takeaway options from licensed
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The Ontario government has announced the expansion of diagnostic services in long-term care homes in Durham. The new Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care Plus (CPLTC+) program will enable paramedics to deliver diagnostic services such as bloodwork and ultrasounds to residents. Additionally, funding will be provided to equip more long-term care
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The Ontario government has announced new measures for the upcoming school year, focusing on reducing distractions and promoting a healthier learning environment. Starting September 1, 2024, the province will implement restrictions on cellphone use and a ban on vaping in schools. These measures aim to address concerns about the impact
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The Ontario government has announced the launch of its largest competitive energy procurement in the province's history. This initiative aims to generate affordable electricity to meet the growing demand, which is expected to rise by 60% by 2050. The procurement will focus on a mix of energy sources,
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The Ontario government has announced a new initiative to reduce wait times for gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures. According to the announcement, the government is opening a call for applications for new licences, with the aim of issuing these licences starting in Winter 2025. This initiative is expected to connect nearly
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The Ontario government has announced the start of construction to replace the Wilson Road overpass in Oshawa. This project is part of a broader effort to widen Highway 401 and improve traffic flow in the Durham Region. The construction will include new taller light poles, upgrades to the existing noise
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The Ontario government has introduced a new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) aimed at streamlining land-use planning and reducing administrative burdens for municipalities. The updated PPS consolidates the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, and A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe into a single policy document. This consolidation