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Ontario Strengthening Supports for LGBT2SQ Children and Youth in Care

Investment to develop affirming and inclusive services and supports

The Ontario government is investing more than $800,000 to develop new services and supports that respond to the distinct needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Two Spirit and queer (LGBT2SQ) children, youth and families in the child welfare system. The funding is being provided to the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) to roll out initiatives such as trips to inclusive and gender affirming camps for youths...

Ontario Training 500 People for Healthcare Careers in the North

 

The Ontario government is working for workers by investing more than $7 million to provide free training and paid job placements to over 500 people in Northern Ontario. Developed by Northern College, this program will train job seekers and unemployed workers for meaningful careers in healthcare and long-term care and provide participants with up to $3,000 to cover expenses as they complete the training and $1,000 to employers for each work placement they offer.

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Town-Talk - Treasurer Manuela Batovanja discusses the 2022 Budget (Part 2)

Treasurer Manuela Batovanja discusses the recently approved 2022 Municipal Budget, including the effect on services and planned capital projects.

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Ontario Making it Easier to Volunteer

Government eliminating fees for police record checks for volunteers

The Ontario government is eliminating the cost of police record checks for volunteers of all ages looking to give their time and skills to the causes they care about. This includes Criminal Record Checks and Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Checks, which are commonly required by organizations that work with volunteers.

Beginning April 1, 2022, amendments to the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 will remove the fee for...

Great News for Wawa Airport - Seven Northeastern Ontario Airports are Receiving Financial Support

Seven Northeastern Ontario airports to share more than $5.8M from federal government to maintain regional connectivity and jobs. News release

FedNor support to enhance regional transportation ecosystem throughout the region

March 30, 2022 – Temiskaming Shores, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor

Regional air transportation is crucial to local economic growth, the movement of goods and the connectivity of Canadians across the country. The pandemic...