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Small cities release Playbook for Action around substance use

By Richard Coffin The first municipally led standards for prevention, treatment, recovery, policing, policies, and more, around substance use are now available. The Small Cities Playbook for Action features more than 50 possible evidence-based interventions a community can choose from and adapt based on their needs. The Canadian Centre for

Ontario Unveils Framework for Defence Industrial Strategy

Province’s first-ever defence industrial strategy aims to create 43,000 good-paying jobs and position Ontario as a key partner for allied defence and security Today at CANSEC, a leading global tradeshow hosted by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries, the Ontario government unveiled its framework for the

Ontario Investing $1.7 Billion to Prepare More Students for In-Demand Careers

Investment will fund 70,000 additional postsecondary seats to train the next generation of highly skilled workers for Ontario’s in-demand sectors The Ontario government is building a stronger, more resilient workforce by investing $1.7 billion to fund an additional 70,000 seats in high-demand sectors such as health

Legislation to Protect Communities and Keep Streets Safe

New measures would crack down on illegal activity, protect victims of crime and strengthen public safety The Ontario government introduced legislation that would, if passed, strengthen public safety, support victims of crime and give law enforcement stronger tools to keep communities safe. The Protecting Ontario’s Streets and Communities Act,

Downburst confirmed May 18 in Mattawa

By Richard Coffin The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has wrapped up its investigation into four storms on May 18, including one in Mattawa. Officials confirm a downburst at 8 pm that day with winds up to 115 km/h. They say tree damage was reported in and north of Mattawa

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