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Construction has begun on an expansion at Hoivakoti Finlandia Nursing Home in Sudbury, according to a May 10 announcement from the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care. The project will add 32 new long-term care beds to the existing 112 at the facility, with the new section expected to open to
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of $110 million to expand health care services across the province. According to a news release, this funding will support Ontario Health Teams in efforts to improve access to local care, home and community care, primary care, and digital health services. The government
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The Ontario government has announced a plan to invest $13 billion over ten years to support the manufacturing sector. According to the provincial government's news release, the funding is intended to help manufacturing businesses and provide support for workers to maintain and obtain jobs across Ontario. The government
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The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has announced proposed amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997. According to the Ministry, the proposed changes are intended to address concerns about unsafe hunting practices near public spaces. The Ministry stated that the amendments are aimed at increasing public
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The Ontario government has announced proposed legislation that would change rules related to bail compliance, penalties for violent offenders, and support for victims of crime. These proposals were outlined in an official news release. The government stated that the proposed legislation would include more stringent bail conditions, new penalties for
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A wood products company based in Hearst has been fined $50,000 following a workplace injury, according to a statement from the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The ministry reported that the incident took place at the company’s facility in Hearst and led to an
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The Ontario government has announced the start of public consultations to gather input on accountability and transparency rules for municipal council members. The government stated these consultations will inform potential amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006. According to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
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The Ontario government announced an investment of more than $13.5 million for the protection and maintenance of provincial parks and public spaces, according to a news release issued on June 7. The government states that the funding will support fire management initiatives, including the purchase of specialized equipment and
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The Ontario government announced proposed legislation on June 6, 2024, that would introduce changes to the province's bail system. According to the government, the bill is intended to address concerns about repeat violent offenders. If enacted, the legislation would expand the list of criminal offences that require an
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Premier Doug Ford issued a statement following the federal election results, according to an official release from his office in Toronto. In his statement, Ford said, "I want to congratulate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his re-election and all elected Members of Parliament." Ford stated, "The people
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The Ontario government has announced proposed legislation intended to address auto theft in the province. According to an official news release, the legislation, if passed, would introduce new tools and offenses to support law enforcement and prosecutors in responding to organized crime groups involved in vehicle theft. The government stated
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The Ontario government has announced new measures related to repeat violent offenders. According to the government, the measures are intended to increase compliance with release conditions and enhance police monitoring of individuals released on bail after being charged with violent offences. The announcement, made in Toronto, outlined proposed legislative changes