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Alors que l’économie provinciale se remet progressivement en marche, le gouvernement de l’Ontario aide les personnes touchées par la COVID-19 à reprendre le travail. La province finance la création du tout premier centre d’action virtuel de l’Ontario afin d’aider les travailleurs et travailleuses du secteur de l’hôtellerie et de la restauration mis à pied et sans emploi et de fournir ...

The Ontario government is quickly moving forward with innovative research to prevent, detect and treat COVID-19. These projects, part of the government’s $20 million Ontario COVID-19 Rapid Research Fund, focus on areas of research such as vaccine development, diagnostics, drug trials and development, and social sciences. Additionally, Ontario is leading the country with 22 clinical trials investigating COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Today’s ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario accélère la réalisation de projets de recherche innovants axés sur la prévention, le dépistage et le traitement de la COVID-19. Ces projets, mis en œuvre dans le cadre du Fonds ontarien de recherche pour l’intervention rapide contre la COVID-19, doté de 20 millions de dollars, ciblent leurs travaux notamment sur l’élaboration d’un vaccin, le diagnostic, la mise ...

Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Official Opposition New Democrats, and Jennie Stevens, the NDP critic for Veterans, Legions & Military Affairs, issued the following statement regarding news that at least 12 Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to help in Ontario long-term care homes have contracted COVID-19: “We want to send our best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to ...

Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Education critic, released the following statement in response to the government announcement that schools will remain closed through the end of June: “Schools should remain closed until it’s absolutely safe for kids to return, so we support the move to keep kids at home for the rest of the school year. But parents are now being ...

Since the pandemic began, the big three for-profit long-term care corporations have hired close Doug Ford allies to protect their financial interests by lobbying Ford and his government. Since the pandemic began, at least four top Ford allies and senior staffers have registered to lobby the government on behalf of the big three: Extendicare, Revera and Chartwell. ●        Melissa Lantsman ...

As the Ontario government carefully and gradually reopens the province, those taking public transit, returning to work or going out shopping are being urged to continue to adhere to public health advice as the best line of defence against COVID-19. To assist the public, the Ministry of Health today released specific recommendations on how to choose, wear and care for ...

Alors que le gouvernement remet la province en marche de manière prudente et progressive, il recommande fortement aux Ontariens et Ontariennes qui prennent les transports en commun, retournent au travail ou sortent faire des courses de continuer à respecter les conseils de santé publique, ces gestes barrières qui sont notre meilleure défense contre la COVID-19. Le ministère de la Santé ...

Sault College’s e-learning course offerings continue to expand with a diverse range of program options for every learner. The College’s newest online certificates include: Data Analytics in Business Decision-Making Ontario College Graduate Certificate, Social Entrepreneurship Certificate and Strength-Based Perspectives in Helping Certificate.   With the addition of these new online certificates, Sault College is now offering over 40 online certificate ...

The Ontario government is reducing financial barriers for full-time students attending postsecondary education. Starting today, those most in need can apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for the 2020-21 school year. “Investing in higher education is one of the most important investments a person can make in their future,” said Ross Romano, Minister of College and Universities. “To ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario réduit les obstacles financiers pour les étudiants à temps plein qui font des études postsecondaires. À compter d’aujourd’hui, les étudiants qui sont le plus dans le besoin peuvent présenter une demande au Régime d’aide financière aux étudiants de l’Ontario (RAFEO) pour l’année scolaire 2020-2021. « Faire des études supérieures est l’un des principaux investissements qu’une personne puisse faire ...

On Tuesday afternoon, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario will vote on whether to hold a thorough, non-partisan, independent public inquiry — under The Public Inquiries Act — sparked by a motion by NDP Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath.   Since the pandemic began, more than 4,400 residents and staff at Ontario long term care homes have contracted COVID-19, with over 1,400 deaths ...

Sault College understands the value of offering versatility in its programming while balancing the needs of every kind of learner. To complement this, Sault College and Contact North are offering a fully online Early Childhood Education diploma program. Join us from anywhere in Ontario and complete your studies remotely. Registration for September 2020 is now open and can be done ...

On May 18, 2020, at approximately 11:20 a.m., members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 near the eastern city limits of Sault Ste. Marie. The driver of a sedan lost control, entered the ditch, rolled several times and was ejected from the vehicle.  Calvin MANDIGO, 55 ...

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force until May 29, 2020. That includes the closure of bars and restaurants except for takeout and delivery only, restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people, and staff redeployment rules for long-term care homes and congregate settings like retirement ...