Canada: Dozens of forest fires in northeastern Ontario still out of control
Toronto, July 30 (IBNS): Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources said dozens of forest fires in northeastern Ontario are still out of control, media reports said.
Ontario Introduces Legislation to end Cap and Trade Carbon Tax Era
Ottawa, Jul 27 (IBNS): The average Ontario family will receive $260 in annual savings thanks to the elimination of the cap-and-trade carbon tax as Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Rod Phillips announced details of legislation that would, if passed, formally end the cap-and-trade carbon tax era in Ontario.
Toronto Board of Health urges Canada govt to decriminalize all drugs
Toronto, Jul 18 (IBNS): The Toronto Board of Health became the first in Canada to officially call on the federal government to decriminalize all drugs, according to Toronto's chief medical officer Dr Eileen de Villa, said media reports.
Ontario Premier Ford announces end of Cap-and-Trade Carbon Tax Era
Ottawa, Jul 3 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday confirmed that there would be an end of the Cap-and-Trade Carbon Tax Era in Ontario, media reports said.
Canada: NDP leader Andrea Horwath reaches out to undecided voters in Ontario polls
Toronto, Jun 6 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Andrea Horwath is reaching out to several undecided voters on the last day of the poll campaign for Ontario elections, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, media reports said.
Canada: Higher voter turnout in advance polls in Ontario
Toronto, Jun 5 (IBNS): A higher voter turnout has been recorded in the advance polls in Ontario so far, media reports said.
Canada: Bomb explosion in Mississauga restaurant injures 15
Mississauga, May 25 (IBNS): At least 15 people were injured in an explosion which took place at a restaurant in Mississauga, Ontario on Thursday night, media reports said.
Toyota invests $ 1.4B in Ontario manufacturing plant
Toronto, May 5 (IBNS): Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota has announced an investment of $1.4 B in the Ontario manufacturing plant, media reports said.
Canada: Equal pay for equal work, new rule for part time employees begins in Ontario
Toronto, Apr 2 (IBNS): Bringing a kind of justice to the part time employees in Ontario, a new rule of equal pay for equal work has been enforced in the province, media reports said.
Ontario makes new investments in newcomer success
Toronto, Mar 16 (IBNS): Ontario is helping newcomers and their families by investing in services and programs to help them settle into their new lives.
Canada and Ontario governments sign bilateral agreement for infrastructure investments
Mississauga, Mar 15 (IBNS): The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth, sustain well-paying jobs, build inclusive communities and support a low carbon, green economy.
Canada: GTA home sales drop, says Real Estate Board
Toronto, Mar 6 (IBNS): Home sales have dropped by 35% as selling prices dropped more than 12 percent from February 2017 in Greater Toronto Area (GTA), which includes city of Toronto and adjoining cities, Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) said.
Toronto, Mar 3 (IBNS): The City of Toronto was named one of Canada's best diversity employers for the third consecutive year for its exceptional workplace diversity and inclusion programs by Mediacorp Canada Inc. media reports said.
Ontario promotes mental health support for first responders
Ottawa, Feb 8 (IBNS): Ontario is partnering with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (OSCMHS) in Whitby to develop a mobile app that is expected to provide information about mental health, aid in self-assessment of symptoms and enable Durham Regional Police Service's officers and staff to find appropriate clinical services when needed, media reports said.
Ontario promotes public properties for community hubs across the province
Toronto, Feb 2 (IBNS): Ontario has selected four projects that will receive funding through Surplus Property Transition Initiative (SPTI) to cover operating and maintenance costs for up to 18 months to enable community groups to develop long-term business plans to transition the properties to community hubs, media reports said.