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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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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 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 Ontario government has proposed new legislation called the Affordable Energy Act. If passed, this act would introduce the province's first integrated energy plan. The plan aims to coordinate all energy resources, including electricity and natural gas, to maintain affordability. The legislation also emphasizes the use of zero-emissions
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The Ontario government has announced plans to address the rising costs associated with connecting new homes and businesses to the province's electricity grid. This initiative aims to ease the financial burden on future homeowners and investors by simplifying the process of making 'last mile' connections to
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The Ontario government has announced the implementation of a permanent framework for target benefit pension plans, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. This framework aims to support the sustainability of multi-employer pension plans and encourage more employers to offer these plans. Target benefit pension plans provide a predictable
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The Ontario government, in collaboration with the federal government, is allocating $64 million to enhance the province's wildland firefighting capabilities. This funding will be used to hire and train personnel, as well as to purchase new equipment and technology such as fuel systems, tankers, trucks, and software systems.
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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 aims to train a total of 2,080
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The Ontario government announced an investment of $15.3 million aimed at supporting over 100 organizations that provide recreational activities for children and youth across the province. This funding is intended to enhance access to supervised sports and active recreation programs. The investment will benefit more than 13,000 children
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The Ontario government has announced an increase in the general minimum wage from $16.55 to $17.20 per hour, effective October 1, 2024. This adjustment represents a 3.9% increase, which is linked to the Consumer Price Index. The government estimates that nearly one million workers will benefit from
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The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has published the results of the 2023–2024 assessments for students in Ontario. The assessments cover reading, writing, and mathematics for students in Grade 3, Grade 6, and Grade 9. Grade 3 Results * Reading: 71% of Grade 3 students met the provincial standard