McGuinty Government Encourages Ontarians To Experience Aboriginal Culture June 21 is National Aboriginal Day. This provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the numerous Aboriginal cultural events taking place across the province and learn about the rich heritage of Aboriginal peoples in Ontario and [Read more]
East Fire Region **UPDATE** The Emergency Area Order that was previously in place surrounding Wawa 18 has been lifted as of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15. There are no longer any restrictions in place. One new fire was confirmed on June 14. Cochrane 27 was reported near Fort Severn at 0.3 hectares [Read more]
June 14, 2010 11:20 AM McGuinty Government’s Plan to Strengthen Economy, Protect Services Seniors will benefit from Ontario’s comprehensive tax plan that will strengthen our economy and the high-quality public services that seniors helped build and rely upon. Ontario’s package [Read more]
West Fire Region Saturday June 12, 2010 There were no new fires reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of June 12. The forest fire hazard is low across the southern and central portions of the region as a result of ongoing rain. Further north the fire hazard rises to moderate and in [Read more]
East Fire Region June 11, 2010 No new fires were reported on June 10. Recent precipitation has lessened the fire hazard throughout most of the region. Suppression efforts on Wawa 18 continue and good progress is being made on the fire. The fire is listed as under control. An Emergency Area Order [Read more]
West Fire Region Friday, June 11, 2010 There were no new fires reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of June 11. Although rain and low forest fire hazards are keeping the fire scene quiet, there are some active fires in the region. Red Lake District Fire Number 32, located northeast of [Read more]
McGuinty Government’s Strong Actions Protect Drinking Water The new state-of-the-art Walkerton Clean Water Centre officially opens today. The facility trains drinking water system operators from across Ontario and includes a demonstration water distribution system to offer more courses and [Read more]
June 10, 2010 3:00 PM McGuinty Government Helps Families and Individuals Transition to New System Ontario families will not see a change in tax on 83 per cent of purchases when the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) comes into effect July 1. For example basic groceries, municipal transit and prescription [Read more]
June 10, 2010 McGuinty Government’s Tax Plan Will Strengthen Economy, Create Jobs Families begin receiving Ontario Sales Tax Transition Benefit (OSTTB) payments today as part of Ontario’s tax plan. The June cheques are the first of up to three payments that will provide eligible [Read more]
West & East Forest Fire Situation Updates Scroll down past updtes to vew co-operators report for June 10th _________________________________ West Fire Region Wednesday, June 09, 2010 There was one new fire reported in the West Fire Region by the evening of June 09. Kenora District Fire [Read more]
McGuinty Government Giving Kids Free Entry To Ontario Attractions Ontario is providing 1.5 million elementary school children with free admission to 19 Ontario attractions this summer through the 2010 Fun Pass. Offering up to almost $200 in savings, the Fun Pass encourages Ontario families to [Read more]
West Fire Region Tuesdy,June 8th 2010 West Fire Region Tuesday, June 08, 2010 There were two new fires recorded in the West Fire Region by the evening of June 08. One fire, Sioux Lookout District Fire Number 45 is located about 15 kilometres east of the northern community of Weagamow. It was [Read more]
East Fire Region June 8, 2010 Effective Monday, June 7 at 18:00 hrs, the Ministry of Natural Resources has lifted a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) that remained in two zones of north eastern Ontario. The RFZ had been declared for Zones 20 and 21- Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and North Bay areas – in [Read more]
McGuinty Government Helping Make Roads Safer Large trucks and buses in Ontario will get a thorough inspection to make sure they are safe during Roadcheck 2010, an annual, international safety inspection blitz from June 8 to 10.Ontario’s truck and bus inspectors conduct more vehicle [Read more]
McGuinty Government Tax Changes Deliver Jobs, Economic Growth A new, comprehensive study — using Statistics Canada’s Social Policy Simulation Database and Model and reviewed by some of Canada’s leading economists — shows that the province’s tax system will be more progressive [Read more]
