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Ontario Gets ‘A’ For Protecting Its Drinking Water
    EcoJustice identified Ontario's standards for water treatment, testing, standards and reporting are as strong as or stronger than other Canadian jurisdictions
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Honouring Our Heroes
    By listening to the stories told by Canadian soldiers, we honour their heroism and are reminded of how hard-won our democratic rights and freedoms are
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Building A Stronger Public Health Care System for Ontario
    Our public health care system has come a long way from the days when the Hudak-Harris Conservative government slashed health care funding, fired nurses and left Ontarians struggling to find a family doctor
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Protecting Ontario’s Environment for Future Generations
    David Suzuki, an award-winning scientist and environmentalist, recently took the rare step of endorsing the environmental leadership shown by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty
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Ontario’s Public Education System One of the Best in the World
    An international study by McKinsey and Co. has confirmed Ontario has one of the top 10 education systems in the world
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Provincial News
Helping More Junior Kindergarten Students Succeed In School
    McGuinty Government Takes Next Step In School Eyecare Plan
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Helping Students Prepare For Life After High School
    McGuinty Government Helping Students Turn Their Passion Into A Career
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Ontario Takes Saving Lives To Heart
    McGuinty Government Invests In More Defibrillators For Community Centres, Arenas, Schools
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Expanding Breast Cancer Screening To More Women
    McGuinty Government Supporting 90,000 Additional Screens
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More Front-Line Nursing Care For Ontarians
    McGuinty Government Helps 10,000 Nurses Get Job Experience
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Local Headlines (November, 2011)
Ontario Gets ‘A’ For Protecting Its Drinking Water
EcoJustice identified Ontario's standards for water treatment, testing, standards and reporting are as strong as or stronger than other Canadian jurisdictions
Monday November 21, 2011

Honouring Our Heroes
By listening to the stories told by Canadian soldiers, we honour their heroism and are reminded of how hard-won our democratic rights and freedoms are
Friday November 11, 2011

Local Headlines (August, 2011)
Building A Stronger Public Health Care System for Ontario
Our public health care system has come a long way from the days when the Hudak-Harris Conservative government slashed health care funding, fired nurses and left Ontarians struggling to find a family doctor
Monday August 8, 2011

Protecting Ontario’s Environment for Future Generations
David Suzuki, an award-winning scientist and environmentalist, recently took the rare step of endorsing the environmental leadership shown by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty
Tuesday August 2, 2011

Local Headlines (July, 2011)
Ontario’s Public Education System One of the Best in the World
An international study by McKinsey and Co. has confirmed Ontario has one of the top 10 education systems in the world
Monday July 18, 2011

Local Headlines (June, 2011)
Register Online to be an Organ Donor
But you can make a difference by registering your consent to donate and encouraging others to visit BeADonor.ca to complete the simple and easy online registration process
Thursday June 30, 2011

Building a Stronger Ontario, Together
We want to continue strengthening our hospitals, schools and public services in a responsible way that will not add to the deficit or the tax burden on families
Tuesday June 7, 2011

Local Headlines (May, 2011)
Protecting Your Vote by Cracking Down on Election Fraud
The Government of Ontario will strengthen the Ontario Elections Act to prevent and deter people from engaging in deceitful attempts that could prevent you from voting
Friday May 20, 2011

Keeping Your Electricity Bill Affordable
Off-peak period of electricity usage now begins at 7 p.m., rather than 9 p.m., providing consumers with an additional 10 hours per week of electricity usage at a lower cost, allowing families the ability to better manage their consumption
Friday May 13, 2011

Local Headlines (April, 2011)
York Centre Remedial Research Teacher Léa Lacerenza Honoured
Léa Lacerenza, a Remedial Research Teacher at St. Jerome Catholic School in Toronto (Toronto Catholic Disctrict School Board) is receiving the Premier’s Award for Lifetime Achievement
Thursday April 28, 2011

York Centre Remedial Research Teacher Léa Lacerenza Honoured
Léa Lacerenza, a Remedial Research Teacher at St. Jerome Catholic School in Toronto (Toronto Catholic Disctrict School Board) is receiving the Premier’s Award for Lifetime Achievement
Thursday April 28, 2011

The Bottom Line On Your Energy Bill
Government of Ontario is helping families by taking 10 per cent off their electricity bills every month for the next 5 years. We estimate it will save families about $150 per year
Wednesday April 20, 2011

Government of Ontario Protecting Our Healthcare System
McGuinty Government rebuilt a strong public health care system that delivers quality, evidence-based care for Ontarians, and puts patients first
Monday April 11, 2011

What the 2011 Ontario Budget Means for Seniors
The Ontario Government will fund and support pharmacies offering a range of services including prescription followup consultations; medication assessment for patients with chronic diseases; and training on how to operate home diagnostic devices such as gl
Wednesday April 6, 2011

Local Headlines (March, 2011)
2011 Ontario Budget
Turning the Corner to a Better Tomorrow
Tuesday March 29, 2011

72 000 More Students Graduating
We have worked with Ontario’s dedicated teachers, school boards and parents to make sure our students are learning the skills and knowledge they need to build successful careers
Wednesday March 23, 2011

Local Headlines (February, 2011)
Updating Ontario's Liquor Laws
We want to make community events even more successful by updating and modernizing Ontario’s liquor laws
Monday February 28, 2011

Saving Taxpayer Money by Making Ontario Greener
Eliminating more than 15,000 government printers and computer servers, cut paper usage by 50%, and introduce a central e-fax system to reduce office fax machines and consolidate existing operations
Friday February 18, 2011

Full-day kindergarten registration now open - giving children and families a stronger start
This September up to 50,000 four- and five-year-olds will be able to enrol in full-day kindergarten
Friday February 11, 2011

Black History Month: A Key Part Of Ontario’s Rich History
It is a time to celebrate the people who, despite many historical barriers, helped build, develop, and defend this country
Wednesday February 2, 2011

Local Headlines (January, 2011)
Giving Ontario Students The Support They Need To Follow Their Dreams
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) applications will now be available in February
Monday January 24, 2011

National Non-Smoking Week – January 16 - 22
Every day, 36 people die from tobacco use in our province. Tobacco-related diseases are the leading cause of preventable deaths in Ontario, costing our economy $1.93 billion in direct health care costs
Monday January 17, 2011

One Million More Ontarians Have A Family Doctor
3,000 more family doctors available to treat Ontario patients
Thursday January 6, 2011


Local Headlines (December, 2010)
Volunteer Service Awards
Awards are an important way to recognize volunteers who have provided service over many years.
Friday December 17, 2010

Victims Services Awards of Distinction
Victim Services Awards of Distinction recognize the exceptional achievement of dedicated professionals and volunteers in the field of victim services and also acknowledge individual victims who were able to move forward and forge a better future for thems
Friday December 17, 2010

Making Things A Little Easier for Ontario Families
Working together with Ontarians, our government has been cutting taxes and creating incentives to grow the job market to make things easier for Ontario families
Tuesday December 14, 2010

Local Headlines (November, 2010)
What Ontario's Clean Energy Revolution Means For You
Nearly 50,000 Ontarians will find work in the field of clean energy
Tuesday November 30, 2010

Electricity Cost Relief on the Way
Ontario Clean Energy Benefit, which would provide eligible consumers with a benefit equal to 10 per cent of the total cost of electricity on their bills, including tax, effective January 1, 2011
Wednesday November 24, 2010

Remembrance Day
Lest We Forget
Thursday November 11, 2010

Local Headlines (October, 2010)
How the HST Benefits Small Businesses
Open Ontario Plan makes life a little easier for small businesses, and for all the rest of us too
Friday October 29, 2010

Moving Ontario Forward Together
Ontario has gone from being one of the Canadian provinces hit hardest by the recession to the one of the fastest growing
Friday October 22, 2010

Local Headlines (August, 2010)
Ontario Sales Tax Credit
Government of Ontario's tax package, including the HST, will create 591,000 additional new jobs, $47 billion in new business investment and increase the wages of workers across the province
Sunday August 8, 2010

Local Headlines (July, 2010)
Ontario Improving its Graduated Licensing System and Getting Tougher on Drinking Drivers
Since the Graduated Licensing System was introduced in 1994, the fatality rate among drivers 16 to 19 years of age dropped by 48 per cent
Wednesday July 28, 2010

Government wants to hear from Condominium Owners
Survey will ask condo owners about the experiences they’ve had with condo buying, as well as with their condo corporations, boards of directors, repairs and maintenance, reserve funds and dispute resolution
Monday July 26, 2010

A Fun and Safe Summer on the Water for all Ontarians
Government of Ontario is reviewing all of our recreational water safety initiatives
Friday July 23, 2010

Local Headlines (June, 2010)
HST: What's Taxable and What's Not
Making Ontario competitive following the global recession
Friday June 25, 2010

Rent Increase Guideline Lowest in History
Tenants will enjoy the smallest rent increases in the 35 year history of rent controls in Ontario
Tuesday June 22, 2010

The HST: Strong Medicine for the Ontario Economy
Open Ontario plan will level the global playing field for Ontario businesses, allowing us to be more competitive around the world
Friday June 18, 2010

York Centre Families Begin Receiving Transition Payments
McGuinty Government’s Tax Plan Will Strengthen Economy, Create Jobs
Thursday June 10, 2010

Bouncing Back from a Global Recession
new, five–year New Open Ontario plan will open up province to new economic opportunities that will result in new jobs and growth
Monday June 7, 2010

Session Accomplishments (as of June 3, 2010)
Bills passed and introduced during the Spring 2010 sitting of the Ontario Legislature
Thursday June 3, 2010

Local Headlines (May, 2010)
Building On Ontario’s Clean Water Strength
Proposed Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act will capitalize on the global market for water technology, create jobs and drive water conservation in Ontario
Friday May 21, 2010

Improving Health Care Through Patient-Centred Care
Government of Ontario acting to ensure a health care system where high quality care and its continuous improvement is the number one goal
Friday May 7, 2010

Local Headlines (April, 2010)
Protecting Ontario's Tenants
Proposal to prevent landlords from charging the HST on utilities in addition to any cost of living increase
Thursday April 29, 2010

Paying a Fair Price for Your Drugs
Prescription drugs will become a lot more affordable for people who pay for medication out of their own pocket
Friday April 23, 2010

Earth Day and the Open Ontario Plan
Green Energy Act will create 50,000 jobs for Ontarians in its first three years of its implementation
Friday April 16, 2010

Filing Your Taxes Is Now More Important Than Ever
Filling out this year’s tax forms is the only way to qualify for wide range of new credits, benefits and tax cuts that are now available to Ontarians
Friday April 9, 2010

Local Headlines (March, 2010)
Clean Technology: A Wave of Opportunity
Government of Ontario to introduce legislation that will lay the foundation for new Ontario jobs with the goal of making Ontario the North American leader in the development and sale of new technologies and services for water conservation and treatment.
Friday March 19, 2010

Open Ontario: New Jobs, New Growth, New Opportunities
New 5 Year Plan to Open Ontario to New Growth and New Jobs
Thursday March 11, 2010

The Greenbelt: 5 Years Later
Research shows that the Greenbelt contributes essential ecosystem services and benefits – clean water and air – worth $2.6 billion a year
Monday March 1, 2010

Local Headlines (February, 2010)
One-Step Forward Toward Full-Day Learning
If passed, Full-Day Early Learning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2010, would mandate that all school boards offer full-day learning for four- and five-year-olds
Friday February 19, 2010

Program Helps Students, Employers Get Head Start On Summer Job Season
More than 100,000 students will find jobs and gain important work experience this summer with assistance from the Government of Ontario
Friday February 12, 2010

New School Safety Rules Now In Effect
Ontario has become the first province in Canada to require all school staff to report serious student incidents – including bullying – to the principal
Friday February 5, 2010

Newtonbrook Secondary School Gets Green Makeover
Ontario’s Green Schools Pilot Initiative will help over 150 schools in 40 school boards become greener and more energy-efficient
Wednesday February 3, 2010

Local Headlines (January, 2010)
Distracted Driving Legislation Now In Full Effect
As of February 1st, 2010, drivers caught using a hand-held device will face a set fine of $125 plus a victim surcharge and court fees for a total of $155
Friday January 29, 2010

New Deal Means More Jobs, Greener Ontario
Samsung C&T Corporation and the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) invest $7 billion in Ontario to generate 2,500 megawatts of wind and solar power over the next six years
Friday January 22, 2010

Income Tax Cuts Now in Effect
Ontario's comprehensive package includes $10.6 billion in direct payments and permanent tax relief for the people of Ontario
Friday January 15, 2010


Local Headlines (December, 2009)
Working Together to Build a Better Future
Updating Ontarians on the results we have achieved together, in a transparent and measurable way
Wednesday December 23, 2009

Building A Stronger Ontario
Ontario Government's plan to help give province the edge it needs to compete and thrive in the marketplace of the future
Friday December 18, 2009

Key Accomplishments of the Government of Ontario
Summary of our accomplishments as it pertains to the key priorities of the Ontario Government
Friday December 11, 2009

Penalties Toughened for Serious Traffic Offences
McGuinty Government Keeping Our Roads Safe
Thursday December 10, 2009

Fall 2009 Session Accomplishments
Bills passed and introduced during the Fall 2009 sitting of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Thursday December 10, 2009

Gift cards keep on giving, and giving, and giving...
Consumers should have total confidence when buying and redeeming gift cards and Ontario's regulations ensure that
Wednesday December 9, 2009

Ontario To Roll Out Green Carpet For Bollywood
Toronto Chosen To Host 2011 International Indian Film Academy Awards
Wednesday December 9, 2009

Making Progress on Climate Change
Investing $32.5 Billion in 2009 in Support for Green Energy and Transit
Friday December 4, 2009

Local Headlines (November, 2009)
Ontario Expands Access to Cancer Drug
More treatment cycles now funded for colorectal cancer patients on Avastin
Sunday November 29, 2009

Local Headlines (October, 2009)
Celebrate Ontario 2010 Kicks Off - McGuinty Government Invites Festivals And Events To Apply For Funding
Celebrate Ontario 2010 returns with $11 million to help festivals and events reach new audiences and invigorate local economies
Thursday October 8, 2009


Local Headlines (December, 2008)
Premier McGuinty Announces Aid for Disaster Victims
Five-Point Plan To Assist In Recovery And Rebuilding Effort
Wednesday December 10, 2008


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