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The Ontario government joined hundreds of municipal officials for a successful virtual 2020 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference this week. It demonstrated the critical partnership between the province and municipalities and the willingness to work towards a safe and strong economic recovery. Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark and Ministers, Associate Ministers and ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario s’est joint à des centaines de représentants municipaux à l’occasion de la conférence virtuelle 2020 tenue par l’Association des municipalités de l’Ontario (AMO) cette semaine. Le succès remporté par cette conférence témoigne de l’importance du partenariat formé par la province et les municipalités et de leur volonté de travailler à une reprise économique sûre et vigoureuse. ...

The Government of Canada’s number-one priority remains keeping Canadians safe and supporting families and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. Even at this time, work continues, to help the economy recover, create conditions for new jobs, lower emissions, and make life more affordable for Canadians. Today, the Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, Terry Sheehan, on behalf of the Minister ...

On August 14, 2020, members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation involving a stolen pick-up truck in the Hat Lake area, approximately 65 kilometres north of the City of Elliot Lake. The investigation evolved when, a day later, a log skidder was reported stolen from a Forestry business also in the Hat Lake area.   ...

They say the olfactory senses can bring about some of the strongest emotions and memories in people.  Like when you walk into a room and a particular scent such as baking cookies or a certain potpourri brings back powerful memories of your grandma.  For me this week, a simple calendar evoked strong memories.  I just couldn’t believe my eyes when ...

TOn dit que les sens olfactifs peuvent provoquer certaines des émotions et des souvenirs les plus forts chez les gens. Comme lorsque vous entrez dans une pièce et qu’un parfum particulier tel que la cuisson des biscuits ou un certain pot-pourri vous rappelle de puissants souvenirs de votre grand-mère. Pour moi cette semaine, un simple calendrier évoquait des souvenirs forts. ...

On August 4, 2020 at 8:38 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call for an unwanted person related to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. Police responded and located a victim who was transported by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to hospital where they were pronounced ...

Dear Brenda, While Rody and his Council cancelled the Wawa Drag Races (COVID-19), it seems that the the Wawa Dragway is still ongoing. The stretch of Churchill Avenue from Mission Road to the High School is an inviting stretch of road.  Cars, truck and ATV’s travel at excessive speeds endangering the lives of far too many.  Meanwhile nothing seems to be getting ...

Today, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, delivered the following remarks to delegates during the virtual Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference: Good morning – I hope you’re enjoying the first-ever virtual AMO conference. Things are a little different than the last time we met… but my cabinet colleagues and I are so glad the conference is happening. ...

Le ministre des Affaires municipales et du Logement, Steve Clark, a prononcé l’allocution suivante aujourd’hui devant les délégués lors de la conférence virtuelle de l’Association des municipalités de l’Ontario : Bonjour. J’espère que votre première conférence virtuelle de l’AMO se déroule bien. Bien que les choses aient changé depuis notre dernière rencontre, mes collègues du Conseil des ministres et moi-même ...

The Ontario government is providing $3.8 million to support hearing checks for infants who did not receive the universal newborn hearing screen due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Over the past several months, Infant Hearing Program lead agencies suspended the newborn hearing screen commonly provided pre-discharge from hospitals and in community locations based on the advice of health officials. As the ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario fournit 3,8 millions de dollars pour soutenir le dépistage néonatal des troubles auditifs pour les nouveau-nés qui n’ont pas eu accès au dépistage universel en raison de l’éclosion de COVID-19. Au cours des derniers mois, les organismes responsables du Programme de dépistage néonatal des troubles auditifs ont suspendu le dépistage auditif des nouveau-nés couramment pratiqué avant ...

The Ontario government is opening a new, leading edge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Little Current to serve the communities of Manitoulin Island. Outfitted with advanced technology and state-of-the art policing equipment, the new $20 million facility will ensure local OPP personnel have the tools and space they need to provide residents with modern, cost-efficient and high-quality police services. ...

Doug Ford’s refusal to scrap his risky back-to-school scheme has put the start of the school year in jeopardy, and Official Opposition NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says that’s putting parents, school boards, teachers and education workers in a terrible position, scrambling to sort out a safe September without the resources they need.   Horwath brought a school bus to Queen’s ...

Well, good morning! My friends, it’s good to be with you today. I have to thank Jamie McGarvey and the entire AMO leadership team for going the extra mile this year to make sure this conference could happen. It’s never been more important to bring our municipal leaders together and stand united because these are extraordinary times. I also want ...