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The Ontario government has announced a $2 billion investment aimed at refurbishing and expanding hydroelectric generating stations across Northern Ontario. This initiative is expected to secure up to 830 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity, sufficient to power approximately 830,000 homes. The project will involve several hydroelectric stations, including Otter
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of nearly $27 million aimed at enhancing carpentry training across the province. This funding is expected to support the training of over 2,600 carpenters through the construction of a new training facility in Sudbury and the expansion of existing facilities in London,
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The Ontario government has announced a $228 million investment to enhance the infrastructure of publicly assisted colleges and universities. This funding is intended to support the modernization of educational facilities, including upgrades to buildings and the acquisition of new learning tools, according to a government release. The initiative aims to
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The Ontario government has announced an investment of over $7 million in 17 projects aimed at enhancing research and development in the critical minerals sector. This announcement was made in Timmins, with the funding intended to support technologies related to minerals essential for batteries and electric vehicles. The funding is
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The Ontario government has announced that applications for the Health and Safety Water Stream of the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) will open on February 12, 2025. This initiative provides $175 million in funding to support municipalities and First Nations in Ontario. The program aims to enhance access to safe
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The Ontario government has announced a new process for seniors aged 80 and over to renew their drivers' licences. Starting February 3, 2025, seniors will be able to complete mandatory vision and cognitive screening assessments and renew their licences in a single visit at select ServiceOntario centres. This service
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The Ontario government has begun distributing $200 rebate cheques to taxpayers across the province. This initiative is aimed at mitigating the financial impact of the federal carbon tax and rising interest rates, according to the Ontario government. To qualify for the rebate, individuals must be 18 years or older, have
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The Ontario government has announced an investment exceeding $7 million in 17 projects aimed at advancing the research, development, and commercialization of technologies related to critical minerals. These minerals are essential for the production of batteries and electric vehicles. In Timmins, two projects have been highlighted. NetZero Metals will receive
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a plan to accelerate the development of strategic resources, particularly focusing on critical minerals in the Ring of Fire region. This initiative is part of an effort to establish a strategic alliance between Canada and the United States, known as Fortress Am-Can. The plan
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The Ministry of Finance in Ontario conducted tobacco enforcement operations on October 22, November 22, and November 26. These operations led to the seizure of 10,226,625 unmarked cigarettes. Additionally, approximately 175,000 counterfeit Ontario cigarette tax stamps and large equipment used for counterfeiting cigarette packages were confiscated. Three
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Statistics Canada reported that Ontario added 23,000 jobs in December. This increase contributes to a total of over 200,000 jobs created in the province throughout 2024. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, commented on the employment figures, acknowledging the province's job growth
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Ontario has introduced the Fortress Am-Can initiative, a project designed to enhance the energy and electricity grid between Canada and the United States. The initiative aims to increase the export of Canadian energy to the U.S. by utilizing Ontario's nuclear power resources and developing new infrastructure. Key