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The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced new judicial appointments in Ontario. This announcement was made as part of the judicial application process established in 2016, which aims to ensure transparency, merit, and diversity in the appointment of judges. Appointments: * Lisa A. Wannamaker has
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The Ontario government has proposed legislation to extend the current tax cuts on gasoline and fuel until June 30, 2025. If passed, this extension would maintain the tax rates at 9 cents per litre, which the government claims will save Ontario households an average of $380 over three years since
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The Ontario government has announced that free flu shots and new COVID-19 vaccines are now available across the province. These vaccines can be accessed at local pharmacies, public health units, and primary care providers. The flu shot is available to all residents aged six months and older. The updated COVID-19
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Statistics Canada has released data on high-income Canadians for the year 2022. The report indicates that the average total income for the top 1% of tax filers was $586,900, marking a 5.1% decrease from the previous year. This decline is attributed to the reduction of COVID-19 pandemic-related government
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The Timmins Police Service is seeking assistance from the public in locating Shannon Carroll, who has been reported missing. Individuals with any information regarding Carroll's whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201.
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The Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier has returned to Victoria, B.C., after completing a mission in the North Pacific aimed at addressing illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This mission, part of Operation North Pacific Guard, involved Canadian fishery officers and support from the United States Coast
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The Ontario government has announced an allocation of up to $34.9 million for water infrastructure projects in Greater Sudbury. This funding is part of the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, aimed at supporting the construction of 3,300 new homes in the area. The City of Greater Sudbury plans to
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The town of Smooth Rock Falls is organizing an electronic waste collection event on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The event will take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Reg Lamy Cultural Centre, located at 195 5th St, Smooth Rock Falls, ON P0L 2B0. Residents are
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The Ontario government has announced a plan to allocate an estimated $88 million over three years starting in 2026 to expand the Learn and Stay grants. This initiative is aimed at supporting 1,360 undergraduate students who commit to practicing family medicine in Ontario after graduation. The funding will cover
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The Ontario government has announced a $150 million investment over two years to expand the Ontario Fertility Program. This expansion aims to reduce waitlists and increase the number of families accessing government-funded fertility services. The program will be extended to more clinics, providing patients with additional options for publicly funded
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The bridge on Concession 6/7 at Lillabelle Lake in Cochrane, Ontario, has been closed to all traffic due to safety concerns. This closure is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice. The decision was made to ensure public safety while further assessments are conducted. The Town
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The governments of Canada and Ontario are allocating up to $7.5 million to support 365 projects aimed at enhancing biosecurity in the province's agri-food sector. This funding is part of the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative, which is expected to generate up to $31.5 million in total investments