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Across the globe, social networks have rallied together to overcome the grievances caused by COVID-19. This briefing note outlines some of the initiatives Northern Ontario communities and individuals have done to offer help during this pandemic. In times of trouble, each other is what we rely on. Here are some organizations that have done tremendous work already: *   Sudbury’s Warriors ...

In the heart of every artist, writer, sculptor, photographer, and poet is a storyteller and the sharing of stories not only connects creative minds with audiences but brings us all together. Cloud Lake Literary, headquartered in Thunder Bay, Ontario has launched as Canada’s newest literary magazine. It serves as a new venue and space for writers and artists across the ...

The Government of Ontario is partnering with SPARK Ontario to help seniors and the most vulnerable stay connected and healthy as they self isolate during the COVID-19 outbreak. SPARK Ontario is the province’s first bilingual volunteer hub designed to direct volunteers to where they are needed most. The needs of each community vary, but groups across the province are looking ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark Good Friday: “Christians across Ontario and around the world today will observe the sacred occasion of Good Friday and look forward with hope to the joy of Easter Sunday. Many of them will spend the day in prayer, fasting, and charitable giving to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. While ...

The Ontario government has launched a new Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee which will focus on getting businesses up and running and people back to work after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. While the government’s primary focus is on combatting the virus, supporting frontline health care workers and providing immediate relief to people and businesses, this new committee will be ...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Vimy Ridge Day: “Today, we remember the thousands of Canadians who fought and gave their lives in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. “The capture of Vimy Ridge was more than just a military victory – it was a turning point for our country. During the battle, soldiers from all ...

NDP Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath held a kitchen table chat by video conference with small business owners in Ontario who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Horwath heard from Mark Furukawa in Hamilton and Melissa Durrell in Waterloo. Furukawa is the Owner/Operator of Dr. Disc, an iconic Hamilton storefront that sells new and used CDs, LPs, and DJ ...

Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Passover: “This evening at sundown, the Jewish community across Ontario and around the world will begin the eight-day celebration of Passover. Passover commemorates the Exodus and liberation of the Israelites from bondage in ancient Egypt. It is a celebration of freedom, faith, and the tremendous perseverance of ...

Les entreprises et les fabricants de tout le pays répondent à l’appel pour lutter contre la pandémie de la COVID-19. Le gouvernement du Canada travaille avec des entreprises de partout au pays pour s’assurer que nous ayons les fournitures et l’équipement nécessaires pour assurer la sécurité et la santé des Canadiens. Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a annoncé aujourd’hui de ...

Canadian businesses and manufacturers are stepping up in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada is working with companies across the country to make sure that we have the medical supplies and equipment needed to keep Canadians safe and healthy. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced further progress under Canada’s Plan to Mobilize Industry to fight ...

The Ontario government is offering direct financial support to parents while Ontario schools and child care centres remain closed as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The new Support for Families initiative offers a one-time payment of $200 per child 0 to 12 years of age, and $250 for those 0 to 21 years of age with special needs. The ...

During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ontario government is deferring $15 million in property taxes for people and businesses in parts of Northern Ontario located outside of municipal boundaries. This tax deferral builds on the $10 billion in cash flow supports made available to people and businesses as part of Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19. “Our government is taking action ...

To support public health units’ extensive efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, Ontario is taking further action to redirect existing resources to focus squarely on the fight against this new virus while allowing for public health units to considerably increase their capacity. Ontario has launched a new user-friendly online portal for the public to easily access their COVID-19 lab test results. ...

There were no new fires discovered by early afternoon on April 3. There are no active fires in the Northeast. For up to date forest fire hazard conditions in your area, see the interactive fire map atOntario.ca/forestfire.   RESTRICTED FIRE ZONE IN EFFECT – For all zones in the fire region of Ontario In order to ensure public safety and well-being ...

The safety and health of our passengers, employees, customers and communities we serve is our top priority. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Polar Bear Express passenger train service between Cochrane and Moosonee will be suspended, beginning April 7, 2020. This is a temporary measure due to heightened concern for remote communities that are especially vulnerable to the spread ...