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The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at reducing the costs associated with connecting new homes and businesses to the province's electricity grid. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address barriers to homeownership and investment in the region. According to the Independent
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The Ontario government has announced the implementation of a permanent framework for target benefit pension plans, effective January 1, 2025. This framework is designed to support the sustainability of multi-employer pension plans, which are commonly used in industries involving skilled trades. These plans allow workers to receive a monthly income
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The Ontario government has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at accelerating the construction of certain highway projects. The proposed legislation, known as the Building Highways Faster Act, seeks to prioritize projects such as Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass, and the Garden City Skyway bridge. If passed, the act would streamline
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The Ontario government has announced funding for supportive housing projects in the Regional Municipality of Durham. Over $8 million has been allocated through the Social Services Relief Fund, with an additional $3 million provided in partnership with the Government of Canada via the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative. This funding aims
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The Ontario government has proposed new legislation aimed at addressing traffic congestion and improving road conditions. This legislation, if passed, would require municipalities to obtain provincial approval before installing new bike lanes that could reduce vehicle lanes. The proposal comes as a response to the increase in bike lanes during
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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved the continued operation of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station's "B" units until December 2026. This decision allows Ontario Power Generation to maintain the facility's production of 2,000 megawatts of power, which is sufficient to supply electricity
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The Ontario government has announced an expansion of the Basic Constable Training (BCT) program at the Ontario Police College. Starting in 2025, the program will increase its capacity by 80 recruits annually, prioritizing small, medium-sized, and First Nation police services. This expansion will bring the total number of officers trained
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The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced the creation of the Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative, aimed at attracting and retaining workers in Ontario's agri-food sector. This initiative is supported by a $4 million fund from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The initiative will provide funding for
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of approximately $15.3 million aimed at enhancing access to sport and recreation programs for children and youth across the province. This funding is intended to support over 100 organizations that provide supervised activities for children and youth, including those with disabilities. Key
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Ontario's general minimum wage has increased from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour as of October 1, 2024. This change affects nearly one million workers in the province. The increase of 3.9 percent is linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is designed to help
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The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has published the results of its 2023–2024 assessments. These assessments provide data on student performance in reading, writing, and mathematics across Ontario. Over 570,000 students from elementary and secondary levels participated in these assessments. The data indicate that mathematics results have
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The Ontario government has announced a $2 million investment in Futurpreneur Canada, a non-profit organization that supports young entrepreneurs. This funding aims to assist 300 young entrepreneurs in starting new businesses, with a focus on rural and Northern communities in Ontario. The investment is expected to create approximately 1,200