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Canadians are paying $3 billion every year in higher vehicle operating costs due to poor road infrastructure, says a new study by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). “Canada’s roads are vital for commuters, business and connecting communities,” says Ian Jack, vice-president of public affairs, CAA National. “This study shows for the first time the hidden cost to drivers of below-average ...

Ontario’s doctors are calling for every region in the province to go back one stage in the government’s colour-coded pandemic framework to stop the worrying increase in COVID-19. The Ontario Medical Association expressed concern about the spread of COVID and the increase in hospitalizations, especially to intensive care units. Yet at the same time, more people are traveling, including to ...

The Ontario government is providing an estimated $100 million for a new one-time Ontario Tourism and Hospitality Small Business Support Grant and $100 million for a new one-time recovery program. This significant investment is part of the 2021 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health & Our Economy, and will support the province’s tourism industry as it recovers from the impacts ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario versera environ 100 millions de dollars pour la nouvelle Subvention ontarienne pour le soutien aux petites entreprises du secteur du tourisme et de l’accueil, une subvention unique, et 100 millions de dollars pour un nouveau programme de relance ponctuel. Cet investissement important fait partie du Budget de 2021, Plan d’action de l’Ontario : Protéger la santé de ...

In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is moving Middlesex-London Health Unit to the Red-Control level in the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. The decision was made at the request of the local medical officer of health due to concerning trends in public health indicators in the region. “As a result of worsening trends of ...

Based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is moving two public health regions to new levels in the COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open, including moving the City of Hamilton public health region to the Grey-Lockdown level. Decisions were made in consultation with the local medical officers of health and are ...

In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is moving Timiskaming Health Unit to the Red-Control level in the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. The decision was made at the request of the local medical officer of health due to the concerning trends in public health indicators in the region. “As a result of a ...

On Sunday March 21, 2021 at approximately 3:19 pm, officers of the Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a passenger car and Tractor Trailer unit on Highway 11-17, Shuniah Township, west of Superior Shores Road. Initial investigation determined that an eastbound Hyundai Genesis car struck a tractor Trailer unit parked ...

In parts of Canada, variants of concern represent an increasingly high proportion of cases, and are being associated with a greater number of outbreaks. This is a crucial moment. If we can keep up with personal protective measures and limit our contacts for a final push to keep COVID-19 infection rates down as vaccine programs scale up, we can keep ...

Dans certaines régions du Canada, les variants préoccupants représentent une proportion de plus en plus élevée de cas et sont associés à un plus grand nombre d’éclosions. Le moment est crucial. Si nous pouvons maintenir les mesures de protection personnelle et limiter nos contacts pour un dernier effort en vue de réduire les taux d’infection à la COVID-19 tandis que ...

Chief Dean Owen and Pikangikum Band Council acted quickly and decisively yesterday to expel the Ontario Provincial Police Force amid allegations for incidents involving constables that occurred in the Community over many years. “Pikangikum needs to know about potential threats to our Community, especially when that threat comes from the people we entrust to protect our members,” said Pikangikum Chief ...

Sur les conseils du médecin hygiéniste en chef, le gouvernement de l’Ontario place huit circonscriptions sanitaires d’Ottawa dans de nouveaux paliers du Cadre d’intervention pour la COVID-19 : Garder l’Ontario en sécurité et ouvert. Les décisions ont été prises en consultation avec les médecins hygiénistes locaux et se fondent sur les tendances des indicateurs de la santé publique et sur le ...

On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is moving eight public health regions to new levels in the COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open. Decisions were made in consultation with the local medical officers of health and are based on the trends in public health indicators and local context and conditions. “With ...

The Ontario government is expanding the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) to include nearly 600 micro-credential programs. Through this initiative, the province is ensuring loans and grants will be available to more learners looking to rapidly upskill and reskill for the in-demand jobs of today and tomorrow. “Ontario is the first province in Canada to financially support students taking micro-credential ...

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario élargit le Régime d’aide financière aux étudiantes et étudiants de l’Ontario (RAFEO) pour y inclure près de 600 programmes de microcertification. Par cette initiative, la province s’assure que les prêts, bourses et subventions seront accessibles par un plus grand nombre d’apprenants cherchant à compléter leurs compétences et à se recycler rapidement pour occuper des emplois en ...