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The Ontario government has announced a new initiative to enhance mental health support for public safety personnel. The program, named Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP), is set to receive over $32 million in funding. This initiative aims to provide specialized mental health services to police officers, firefighters,
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The Ontario government has introduced a new legislative proposal aimed at enhancing public safety across the province. The proposed Safer Streets, Stronger Communities Act includes several measures targeting public safety near supervised consumption sites, auto theft, and careless driving. It also aims to improve the tools available to police for
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The Ontario government has announced a financial commitment of $4.6 million aimed at addressing bullying and enhancing student mental health in schools across the province. This funding is part of the efforts during Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. The allocation includes: * $1.485 million to Big Brothers and Big
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The Ontario government has announced a collaboration with Starlink to introduce the Ontario Satellite Internet (ONSAT) program. This initiative aims to provide high-speed satellite internet to 15,000 homes and businesses in underserved areas, including rural and northern regions, starting June 2025. The program is part of a broader effort
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The Ontario government has announced a financial commitment of $13 million to support early mineral exploration projects. This funding is part of the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP), which aims to assist 84 junior mining companies in their exploration efforts. The initiative is designed to uncover new mineral deposits, potentially
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Premier Doug Ford has released a statement in recognition of Remembrance Day. He called on Ontarians to honor Canadian Armed Forces members, both past and present, for their service. Ford highlighted the 80th anniversary of D-Day, acknowledging the role of 14,000 Canadian troops in the Normandy landings during World
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The Ontario government has announced initiatives to assist Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses in transitioning to civilian careers in skilled trades. This includes a $2.4 million investment through the Skills Development Fund to offer free training in technology and cybersecurity fields. Key initiatives include: * Coding for
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The Ontario government has urged the Bank of Canada to reduce interest rates, citing concerns over job protection amid global economic uncertainties. Vic Fedeli, the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, highlighted that while Ontario has created nearly 200,000 jobs this year, the province's economic
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The Ontario government has proposed amendments to the Election Finances Act to extend the per-vote subsidy for political parties. This proposal, supported by all parties in the legislature, aims to continue the quarterly allowances to registered political parties and constituency associations until December 31, 2026. These payments, originally set to
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Carleton University in Ottawa is set to introduce a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program starting in September 2025. This program, which is the first new university-based nursing program in Ontario in 20 years, will initially enroll up to 110 students. By 2030, the program aims to expand its
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Premier Doug Ford has extended congratulations to Donald Trump and JD Vance following their election as President and Vice President of the United States. Ford emphasized the longstanding economic and security ties between Ontario and the United States, highlighting the importance of maintaining and expanding these relationships. He noted that
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The Ontario government has announced that veterans and active service members will have free weekday access to provincial parks throughout the year. This initiative requires veterans and service members to present a valid Canadian Armed Forces identification card and proof of Ontario residency at park entrances. The free entry also