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Ontario Investing in New Program to Support Seniors' Mental Health
July 16, 2019 2:15 P.M.
TORONTO - Seniors want to remain active and live independently in age-friendly communities that are open to their full participation. Yet many seniors face challenges that support their mental health and well-being. With an estimated seventeen to thirty per cent of older adults suffering from mental health disorder, Ontario's government is protecting what matters most by supporting the development of a senior mental health and addictions educational program.
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This Summer, Fun is a Click Away!
July 15, 2019 1:00 P.M.
TORONTO — Ontario's government is helping hardworking families save money with free admission to 16 Ontario attractions using the 2019 digital Fun Pass. This year, the government is making the Fun Pass available online for families' convenience.
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Inspection Blitz to Support New and Young Worker Safety
July 15, 2019 12:15 P.M.
LONDON —The Ontario Government is working with employers to keep new and young workers safe by launching targeted inspections focused on the safety of summer students. The inspections follow months of outreach to businesses by the Ministry of Labour to educate and assist them in creating safe workplaces.
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Ontario Investing in Shelter Expansion in Toronto to Protect Vulnerable Women and Children
July 15, 2019 11:30 A.M.
TORONTO — Ontario is helping to protect women and children from violence by investing $12 million in Nellie’s, a Toronto-based shelter for women and children fleeing violence, so it can move to a larger, more modern site.
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Ontario Building Skilled Workforce in Sudbury
July 15, 2019 10:15 A.M.
SUDBURY — Ontario's Government for the People is helping students across the province prepare for successful careers in the skilled trades and technology sectors so that employers have the skilled workforce they need to make Ontario open for business and open for jobs.
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Ontario Expanding Life-Changing Treatment for Patients with Essential Tremors
July 15, 2019 10:06 A.M.
TORONTO — Approximately four per cent of Ontarians aged 65 years and older are living with essential tremors—a condition that causes uncontrollable shaking that can make it challenging to complete simple tasks like fastening a button and drinking water from a cup. That's why Ontario is investing in frontline services and expanded treatment options to improve the quality of life for more Ontarians.
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Ontario to Improve Crop Production by Fighting Plant Diseases
July 15, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Ontario's government is investing in research to develop new practices and on-farm solutions for fruit, vegetable and field crop farmers to prevent or control costly crop diseases and pests and improve production practices. The $1.3 million investment aims to boost productivity and profitability for farmers.
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Concrete Contracting Company Fined $2,000 for Environmental Protection Act Violation
July 12, 2019 1:00 P.M.
Convicted - M & M Concrete Pumping Inc. and Martin Meloche
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Statement from Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Todd Smith
July 12, 2019 11:00 A.M.
This week, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and I received notice that the Board of Directors for Brant Family and Children's Services would be resigning, effective today. In their letter of resignation, the Board stated they had concerns with the level of financial support provided by the ministry. I don't agree with their assessment.
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Choose Delicious Ontario Beef and Pork
July 12, 2019 10:00 A.M.

TORONTO — Ontario cares about our farmers and encourages consumers to show their support for beef and pork farmers by buying and enjoying Ontario meat products.
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Statement from Premier Doug Ford on the Council of the Federation meeting in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
July 11, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Following a successful Council of the Federation summer meeting in Saskatoon, Premier Doug Ford today issued the following statement:
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Premier Ford and New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs Work Together to Make Life More Affordable for People
July 11, 2019 4:00 P.M.
SASKATOON — Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs released the following joint statement:
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Ontario Government Activates Disaster Recovery Assistance to Support Residents in the Municipality of French River
July 11, 2019 3:00 P.M.
TORONTO - Our government is activating the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program in the Municipality of French River. The safety of those affected by this natural disaster is our government's top priority.
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Helping Chicken Farmers Build and Strengthen Capacity
July 11, 2019 10:54 A.M.
TORONTO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are supporting a project that will build and strengthen the capacity for the chicken industry to effectively and humanely manage chickens in emergency situations.
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Premier Doug Ford Recognizes Saskatchewan for Supporting Vulnerable Residents in Wildfire Emergency
July 10, 2019 6:25 P.M.
SASKATOON — Today, Premier Doug Ford released the following statement about the wildfire situation in Northern Ontario:
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