Canada invests $4 million in Ecology Research on lake areas in Ontario
Aug 07, 2018, at 12:06 am
Ottawa, Aug 6 (IBNS): An announcement was made in Kenora, Ontario by Robert D. Nault, Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Kenora, on behalf of the Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans to fund $4 million over four years to International Institute for Sustainable Development - Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA), media reports said.
Aug 01, 2018, at 02:16 pm
Toronto, Aug 1 (IBNS): An Indian-origin couple has been abused and threatened by a man, who called himself a "racist", in Ontario province of Canada, media reports said.
Canada: Dozens of forest fires in northeastern Ontario still out of control
Jul 30, 2018, at 06:40 pm
Toronto, July 30 (IBNS): Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources said dozens of forest fires in northeastern Ontario are still out of control, media reports said.
Ontario Introduces Legislation to end Cap and Trade Carbon Tax Era
Jul 28, 2018, at 12:22 am
Ottawa, Jul 27 (IBNS): The average Ontario family will receive $260 in annual savings thanks to the elimination of the cap-and-trade carbon tax as Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Rod Phillips announced details of legislation that would, if passed, formally end the cap-and-trade carbon tax era in Ontario.
Toronto Board of Health urges Canada govt to decriminalize all drugs
Jul 18, 2018, at 12:15 pm
Toronto, Jul 18 (IBNS): The Toronto Board of Health became the first in Canada to officially call on the federal government to decriminalize all drugs, according to Toronto's chief medical officer Dr Eileen de Villa, said media reports.
Ontario Premier Ford announces end of Cap-and-Trade Carbon Tax Era
Jul 03, 2018, at 11:19 pm
Ottawa, Jul 3 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday confirmed that there would be an end of the Cap-and-Trade Carbon Tax Era in Ontario, media reports said.
Canada: NDP leader Andrea Horwath reaches out to undecided voters in Ontario polls
Jun 06, 2018, at 10:06 pm
Toronto, Jun 6 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Andrea Horwath is reaching out to several undecided voters on the last day of the poll campaign for Ontario elections, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, media reports said.
Canada: Higher voter turnout in advance polls in Ontario
Jun 05, 2018, at 06:44 pm
Toronto, Jun 5 (IBNS): A higher voter turnout has been recorded in the advance polls in Ontario so far, media reports said.
Canada: Bomb explosion in Mississauga restaurant injures 15
May 25, 2018, at 05:14 pm
Mississauga, May 25 (IBNS): At least 15 people were injured in an explosion which took place at a restaurant in Mississauga, Ontario on Thursday night, media reports said.
Toyota invests $ 1.4B in Ontario manufacturing plant
May 06, 2018, at 04:11 am
Toronto, May 5 (IBNS): Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota has announced an investment of $1.4 B in the Ontario manufacturing plant, media reports said.
Canada: Equal pay for equal work, new rule for part time employees begins in Ontario
Apr 03, 2018, at 03:06 am
Toronto, Apr 2 (IBNS): Bringing a kind of justice to the part time employees in Ontario, a new rule of equal pay for equal work has been enforced in the province, media reports said.
Ontario makes new investments in newcomer success
Mar 17, 2018, at 04:25 am
Toronto, Mar 16 (IBNS): Ontario is helping newcomers and their families by investing in services and programs to help them settle into their new lives.
Canada and Ontario governments sign bilateral agreement for infrastructure investments
Mar 16, 2018, at 03:47 am
Mississauga, Mar 15 (IBNS): The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth, sustain well-paying jobs, build inclusive communities and support a low carbon, green economy.
Canada: GTA home sales drop, says Real Estate Board
Mar 07, 2018, at 05:41 am
Toronto, Mar 6 (IBNS): Home sales have dropped by 35% as selling prices dropped more than 12 percent from February 2017 in Greater Toronto Area (GTA), which includes city of Toronto and adjoining cities, Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) said.
Mar 03, 2018, at 06:35 pm
Toronto, Mar 3 (IBNS): The City of Toronto was named one of Canada's best diversity employers for the third consecutive year for its exceptional workplace diversity and inclusion programs by Mediacorp Canada Inc. media reports said.
Ontario promotes mental health support for first responders
Feb 08, 2018, at 06:25 pm
Ottawa, Feb 8 (IBNS): Ontario is partnering with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (OSCMHS) in Whitby to develop a mobile app that is expected to provide information about mental health, aid in self-assessment of symptoms and enable Durham Regional Police Service's officers and staff to find appropriate clinical services when needed, media reports said.
Ontario promotes public properties for community hubs across the province
Feb 02, 2018, at 07:17 pm
Toronto, Feb 2 (IBNS): Ontario has selected four projects that will receive funding through Surplus Property Transition Initiative (SPTI) to cover operating and maintenance costs for up to 18 months to enable community groups to develop long-term business plans to transition the properties to community hubs, media reports said.
Ontario, the first Canadian province to seek public input in 2018 budget
Jan 23, 2018, at 06:53 pm
Ottawa, Jan 23 (IBNS): Ontario's Pre-Budget consultations kicked off on Monday in Toronto with Ontario being the first Canadian province to commit to funding ideas submitted by the public as part of its budget process.
Ontario to welcome more economic immigrants in 2018
Jan 21, 2018, at 03:08 am
Toronto, Jan 20 (IBNS): Ontario will welcome more economic immigrants to the province this year, with the Canadian government increasing Ontario's 2018 nomination allocation to 6,600.
Canada: Is induction of Harinder Malhi in Wynne cabinet a strategy to woo Sikh voters?
Jan 20, 2018, at 07:13 pm
Toronto, Jan 20 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne's decision to induct Harinder Malhi, who had moved a motion against 1984 anti-Sikh riots, is perhaps a step to woo the Sikh voters with an eye on the upcoming provincial election, to be held in June this year., according to media reports.
Canada: Liberals, New Democrats vote in favour of Marijuana Act in Ontario
Dec 13, 2017, at 08:14 pm
Ottawa, Dec 13 (IBNS): The Liberals and the New Democrats have voted in favour of the Marijuana Act, to be effective from July 1, 2018, in Ontario, media reports said.
Ontario passes legislation to end college strike and resume classes
Nov 21, 2017, at 05:24 am
Toronto, Nov 20 (IBNS): A legislation to end the Ontario college labour dispute and return students to the classroom was passed by Ontario on Sunday, media reports said.
Molly Shoichet is appointed as Ontario's first chief scientist
Nov 20, 2017, at 06:06 pm
Toronto, Nov 20 (IBNS): Based on public consultations, Molly Shoichet, a professor at the University of Toronto, has been appointed as Ontario’s first Chief Scientist.
Ontario announces legislation to ban college strike, NDP blocks
Nov 17, 2017, at 09:15 pm
Toronto, Nov 17 (IBNS): The Wynne government in Ontario on Thursday announced legislation to ban all college strikes in the province, a decision which has been blocked by the New Democratic Party (NDP), media reports said.
Seal meat dish: Toronto restaurant faces flak from animal rights activists
Oct 12, 2017, at 06:43 pm
Toronto, Oct 12 (IBNS): A restaurant in Toronto is engaged in a bitter battle with animal rights advocates after the latter objected to one of its dishes on the menu, reports said.
Ontario bans Big Pharma marketing scheme over allegation of manipulation
Sep 16, 2017, at 05:07 am
Toronto, Sep 15 (IBNS): Ontario has decided to ban Big Pharma marketing scheme, a process of selling drugs by using electronic medical records, over an allegation of favouring certain drug selling brands, media reports said.
Ontario Science Centre weaves special coverlet on 19th century machine to celebrate Canada 150
Sep 04, 2017, at 02:56 pm
Toronto, Sep 4 (IBNS): Hans Baer, a retired IBM Computer Engineer, was fascinated by the binary coding of the perforated cards used for weaving on a mid-19th century Jacquard loom, and realised the hard work that went into making these cards as he volunteered as a weaver for a special project under Canada's Ontario Science Centre (OSC).
Fourth Annual Oakvillle Diwali Gala in Ontario promises entertainment, urges for hospital charity
Sep 04, 2017, at 12:14 am
Toronto, Sept 3 (IBNS) Diwali, the Festival of Lights & Joy, is celebrated by millions all around the world. This year, Oakville Diwali Gala in Toronto will offer guests entertainment by ManjMusik, Lead Vocalist & Music Composer from the group RDB.
Ontario forecasts creation of 94,000 new jobs
May 20, 2017, at 05:13 pm
Toronto, May 20 (IBNS): The Ontario government in Canada has forecasted that 94,000 net new jobs would be created in 2017 leading to upsurge in employment rate by 1.3 percent.
Ontario presents a balanced budget
Apr 28, 2017, at 02:09 pm
Toronto, April 27 (IBNS): Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa, tabled the 2017 Ontario Budget which is a balanced one after almost a decade, since 2008 amidst criticism from both NDP and Conservative Party.