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2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards honour recipients for outstanding contributions and volunteer leadership The Ontario government is honouring nearly 5,000 exceptional individuals through the 2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards. These annual awards celebrate adult and youth volunteers for their outstanding contributions and ongoing service to organizations such as non-profits,

Government restricting the international acquisition of provincial farmland and supporting agricultural expansion in northern Ontario As part of the province’s plan to protect Ontario and build a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant agri-food sector, the government intends to introduce legislation that would restrict foreign acquisition of provincial farmland and

Province building network of partners and volunteers to help protect communities during emergencies and natural disasters The government continues to expand Ontario Corps by partnering with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to serve as a communications conduit between the province and the business community during emergencies. Through Ontario Corps, the

By Richard Coffin The Ministry of Natural Resources says a flood warning is place for southern areas of the Sturgeon and Upper Ottawa Watersheds in the North Bay District. Officials say there is flooding in some areas. As of Friday, the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) says a flood warning

By Brad Aubin The Municipality of West Nipissing has declared a State of Emergency due to flooding. Officials say continued rainfall, rising water levels and deteriorating road conditions have resulted in localized flooding, road closures and safety risks. “The West Nipissing Emergency Control Group is continuing to monitor conditions and

Today, the Government of Ontario and the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) announced that they have ratified a new three-year funding agreement effective April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028. This agreement includes a historic investment of up to $52 million to increase compensation and help connect more people to

Proposed changes would require provincial Ombudsman to be bilingual The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation that, if passed, would amend the Ombudsman Act to require the office holder to be proficient in French and English. This change would support the Ombudsman in their function of directly overseeing French language

Government prioritizing residency spots for Ontario students who attend medical school abroad The Ontario government intends to introduce legislation that will protect Ontario’s health-care workforce by prioritizing international medical graduates (IMGs) from Ontario for postgraduate medical residency positions in the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). This change will make

By Richard Coffin A state of emergency has been declared by the Township of Chisholm. It’s due to severe flooding across the township. “Approximately one-quarter of the impacted area is underwater, and water levels continue to rise as snowmelt from Algonquin Park combines with significant rainfall,” reads a post

Province giving adults more freedom to responsibly enjoy alcohol throughout park grounds and beaches Just in time for summer, the Ontario government is making it easier for people to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends by allowing adults to responsibly consume their favourite alcoholic beverages throughout provincial parks.