Tag: Ontario Government
Provincial mask requirement on public transit ends June 11
The Province of Ontario has announced the provincial mask requirement on public transit will end on Saturday, June 11, masks will no longer be mandatory on OC Transpo…
Small business grants and electricity rate relief announced for Ontarians
The government is introducing a $10,000 small business grant and providing electricity-rate relief under the province-wide modified Step 2 Roadmap.
Temporary road test centre opening in Ottawa
The Ontario government is opening a temporary road test centre in Ottawa to increase testing capacity – road test booking starts October 14, 2021.
Ontario capacity limits easing for selected indoor and outdoor settings
Based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously easing capacity limits for select indoor and outdoor settings where proof of vaccination is required.
Ontario introduces proof of vaccination in defined settings
As of September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities.
Ontario Government reveals Stage 1 businesses to reopen
(Reopening Ontario – May 14, 2020 announcement from Ontario government. Photo: Ontario Government YouTube) “During the last several weeks, the people of Ontario have been called on to make incredible…
Front line workers to receive ‘pandemic pay premium’
(Premier Doug Ford makes announcement of pandemic pay for front line workers on April 25, 2020. Photo: Ontario Government) In recognition of the dedication, long hours and increased risk of…
Too early to lift restrictions – another four weeks of emergency declaration order in place
Premier Doug Ford announced on April 14 that the Emergency Declaration Order will be extended by another 28 days – until May 12th – after a special sitting of the…
Premier Ford mandates closure of stores and pharmacies on Easter Sunday
(Photo: Office of the Premier Doug Ford – YouTube capture) During Premier Doug Ford‘s daily press conference for April 8th, he stated that “front line workers deserve a much needed…
Premier Ford announces new measures to further protect the health and safety of Ontario population
TORONTO – Office of the Premier – To further contain the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario Government will order the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces effective as of Tuesday,…
LRT – one station stop away from Stittsville
Today, the City of Ottawa received a maximum of $1.208 billion to build the Ottawa Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) project from the Province of Ontario. Premier Ford visited Ottawa…
Goldie Gharmari, MPP Carleton, comments on provincial government initiatives
PRESS RELEASE: Education that Works for You Province Unveils Government’s Vision for ‘Education that Works for You’ with ‘Back-to-Basics’ Math Curriculum, Renewed Focus on Skilled Trades and Cellphone Ban in…