Ontario
Ontario government news releases, summarized in plain language.
A July 22, 2026 Blenheim conviction fined two people and requires three years of monitoring after a dog was found in distress under the PAWS Act.
Funding is tied to Mississauga cutting residential development charges 50% from Jan 29, 2025 to Mar 31, 2029 and removing charges for many rental units until Mar 31, 2029.
The $5.1 million grant will fund engineering and evaluation to test restarting the idled Espanola pulp mill, which could anchor a regional bioeconomy and support local jobs.
Associate Minister Kevin Holland will speak and take questions about forestry and forest products; the release is a media advisory from the Ministry of Natural Resources.
After harvesting an antlerless deer on Manitoulin Island, the hunter kept hunting without voiding the tag; the deer was seized and donated to a local Indigenous community.
A five-day coroner’s inquest will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2026 by video conference; the public can watch the proceedings online.
Upgrades to sawmills and biomass plants in Northern Ontario aim to protect 320+ jobs, add six new jobs, and boost demand for over 500,000 tonnes of forest biomass yearly.
The province is funding new on‑demand routes, intercommunity shuttles and accessible patient transport to improve access to jobs, housing and health care.
Construction is underway to update change rooms, washrooms, entrances and concessions, with work expected to finish by March 2027.
Four provincially funded projects will train, mentor and support more than 310 women — including survivors of gender-based violence — for in-demand trades roles.
Grand River Community Health Centre used $812,600 from the Primary Care Action Plan to attach patients starting August 2025, surpassing its target.
The Associate Minister of Forestry will deliver remarks and hold a media availability—relevant for forestry businesses, rural communities, and reporters.
Minister Piccini will give remarks and answer questions about labour, training, apprenticeships and the economy; the advisory does not list time or location.
A two-year OCNI-led study will map supply-chain gaps and recommend training and supplier actions so more Ontario businesses and workers can take part in planned nuclear projects.
A $28 million provincial investment expanded Brantford General’s ED by over 7,000 sq ft to speed care for the 50,000+ patients the hospital treats each year.
Parents can now contact a dedicated office at their local school board to raise education concerns; inquiries should be acknowledged within 2 business days and answered within 5.
Kevin Holland, Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, will speak and hold a media availability; topics listed include business, jobs, rural and agriculture.
The province issued a design‑build procurement notice for the east third of Highway 413 (Highway 400 to west of The Gore Road) and the Highway 427 Extension; an RFP is planned this fall.
Summary pending.
The province issued an RFP to design restored vehicle lanes on several central Toronto roads and is immediately restoring lanes on part of Bloor Street West.
A Ministry of Natural Resources advisory says Kevin Holland will speak as Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products and meet the media; timing and location weren’t included.
Paul Calandra will give remarks and take questions from the media about education and apprenticeship; the advisory announces the event but gives no extra details.
A Ministry of Health media advisory says Deputy Premier and Minister Sylvia Jones will deliver remarks and take questions; no time or location were given.
A mandatory coroner’s inquest into the death of 88-year-old John Brownlie will start by video conference at noon on Sept. 8, 2026 and run about seven days.
A brief media event where three cabinet ministers will give remarks and take questions on energy, environment, colleges and job training; no time or place was listed.