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Ontario Providing Additional Drought Support to Farmers
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Ontario government is delivering immediate assistance for livestock farmers impacted by...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Ontario Government Supporting Agricultural and Horticultural Societies in HAliburton-Kawartha Lakes-
KAILIE OORTWYN, Office of Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock The Ontario government is taking action, to help support...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Research Advancements to Generate Innovative Solutions to Address Emerging Industry Issues
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Ontario government is investing $7 million into agri-food research projects which will...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Mandated vaccination policy, reopening pause among newly announced Ontario directives
by The Standard | August 26th, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mandated-Vaccination-Policy.mp3 DAN...
Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Ontario launches new program to recruit and retain staff in retirement homes
ELRIC PEREIRA, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility Office The Ontario government is investing more than 2 million over two years to...
Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20211 min read
Ontario provides back to school plan
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: This year’s school year could look a little...
Colleen Green
Aug 19, 20212 min read
Federal election to be held September 20th
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Canadians will be going to the polls for a federal...
Colleen Green
Aug 19, 20211 min read
Ontario Proposing to add Darlington Provincial Park into the Greenbelt
Office of Lindsey Park MPP DURHAM: The Ontario government is announcing their intention to add Darlington Provincial Park to the...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20212 min read
Ontario Supporting the Wine Agri-Tourism Sector
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs The Ontario government is launching a new Winery...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
New changes align with progress made under Roadmap to Reopen
VANESSA De MATTEIS, Office of the Minister of Long-term Care In line with the move to Step Two of the government’s Roadmap to Reopen,...
Colleen Green
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Ontario accelerates move into Step Three of reopening
Ontario accelerates move into Step Three of reopening by The Standard | July 15th, 2021 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-conten...
Colleen Green
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Province Launches Online Renewals for Ontario Photo Card Holders
The Ontario government is making life easier for Ontario Photo Card holders by providing the option for card renewals online, no longer...
Colleen Green
Jul 8, 20212 min read
Ontario Supporting the Identification and Commemoration of Indian Residential School Burial Sites
CURTIS LINDSAY, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs The Ontario government is providing $10 million to help support the identification,...
Colleen Green
Jun 17, 20214 min read
Province extends stay-at-home order to early June
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government has decided to extend...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20211 min read
Ontario Extending Stay-at-Home Order Until June 2
TORONTO: With the new, more contagious variants continuing to pose significant risks, the Ontario government, in consultation with the...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20214 min read
Province seeks public input into draft wild pig strategy and updates to Invasive Species Act
RYAN FERIZOVIC, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry The Ontario government is protecting the economy and environment by expanding...
Colleen Green
Apr 29, 20212 min read
Ontario government signs off on new sign language courses
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is adding American Sign...
Colleen Green
Mar 18, 20211 min read
Ontario provides additional protection for retirement home residents and staff
ELRIC PEREIRA, Office of Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility The Ontario government is investing $30 million to help the retirement...
Colleen Green
Mar 18, 20212 min read
Ontario Achieves Milestone with Vaccinations in Long-Term Care
Ontario has reached a key milestone in the fight against COVID-19, completing the first round of vaccinations ahead of schedule in all...
Colleen Green
Jan 21, 20213 min read
Ontario keeping students in virtual learning for another two weeks
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: With daily COVID-19 cases continuing to rise...
Colleen Green
Jan 14, 20212 min read
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