The Ontario government is making it easier to take transit in the 905 (Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area) by giving riders more ways to pay. Starting January 23, riders on Hamilton Street Railway (HSR), Burlington Transit, Durham Region Transit and York Regional Transit, can tap credit cards to pay fares on a PRESTO device, including […]
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The Ontario government will introduce legislative changes in February 2023 that, if passed, will allow Canadian health care workers that are already registered or licensed in another Canadian jurisdiction to practice in Ontario immediately, without having to first register with one of Ontario’s health regulatory colleges. These changes will help health-care workers overcome bureaucratic delays […]
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The Ontario government is making it easier and faster for people to access the publicly-funded surgeries and procedures they need by further leveraging community surgical and diagnostic centres to eliminate surgical backlogs and reduce wait times. As the government significantly expands the number of surgeries being done through community surgical and diagnostic centres, it will […]
Read moreAdditional officers will enhance public safety and security HAMILTON — The Ontario government is deploying more correctional services staff to ensure the safety and security of communities across the province. Today, 113 correctional officers and 18 probation and parole officers graduated from Ontario’s Corrections Centre for Professional Advancement and Training after several weeks of intensive training. […]
Read moreNew recruits complete basic training to help fight crime and keep communities safe AYLMER — The Ontario government today marked the official march past of 460 police recruits who have completed their basic training at the Ontario Police College (OPC). “Policing is much more than a job. It is a profession that puts citizens over […]
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HAMILTON – At a time when Ontario’s population is growing, only Doug Ford and the Ontario PCs have a plan and proven track record to keep costs down for families by building 1.5 million new homes over 10 years. “For 15 years, the Del Duca-Wynne Liberals let the housing crisis spiral out of control as they […]
Read moreNIAGARA – Today, Doug Ford announced that a re-elected PC government will invest $1 billion over the next three years to continue getting more workers into good jobs in the skilled trades. This is the largest investment in the skilled trades in Ontario’s history. “As we build roads, highways and bridges and attract investments in clean […]
Read moreHAMILTON – Today, Doug Ford announced that a re-elected PC government will continue to stand up for and secure the future of clean steelmaking in Ontario. “After 15 years of the Del-Duca Wynne Liberals chasing jobs away, the Ontario PCs are bringing jobs and investment back to Ontario, including in clean steel here in Hamilton,” said […]
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The Ontario government is working for workers by launching a new training program, Better Jobs Ontario. Anyone looking to train for in-demand work, including those on social assistance, who are self-employed, gig workers, youth, and newcomers to the province, can apply to start learning the skills they need to earn bigger paycheques for themselves and their families. […]
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HAMILTON – The Ontario government is welcoming a new federal funding commitment of $1.7 billion to advance the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, which matches Ontario’s $1.7 billion investment into the project for a total investment of $3.4 billion to support construction. Through this partnership, the province and federal government are taking a significant step […]
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