News for Families

1. 
   March Break Activities in Ontario's Provincial Parks
   March 12, 2010 8:56 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
2. 
   Speech From The Throne Launches Open Ontario Plan

   Ontario will create jobs and strengthen the economy by exporting clean-water technology and strengthening postsecondary education for all Ontarians.

   March 8, 2010 2:00 PM | Office of the Premier
3. 
   Speech From The Throne - Open Ontario Plan

   Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, people of Ontario.

   March 8, 2010 2:00 PM | Office of the Premier
4. Moving Forward To Modernize Environmental Approvals

   Ontario wants to make it easier for businesses to apply for and obtain environmental approvals while increasing protection of the environment.

   March 2, 2010 4:05 PM | Ministry of the Environment
5. Better Protection For Children In Custody Cases

   More detailed information will now be provided in custody and access court cases before decisions are made, better protecting children in times of family breakdown and distress.

   March 1, 2010 9:44 AM | Ministry of the Attorney General
6. Public Library Service Award Winners

   Ontario awarded three public libraries top honours for programs that promote literacy, engage the community and help achieve success for students.

   February 26, 2010 2:00 PM | Ministry of Culture
7. Proposed Greenbelt expansion to include Don and Humber River Valleys

   Toronto's Don and Humber River Valleys could soon be permanently protected as part of the Greenbelt.

   February 26, 2010 1:18 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
8. Governments of Canada and Ontario Announce Energy Efficient Upgrades for Affordable Housing

   Toronto, Ontario - The Renewable Energy Initiative was introduced today as a first step in a program application process, through funding of $70 million for energy efficiency upgrades of existing social and new affordable housing projects. Announcements will be made this spring on requests for quotations from suppliers and on the application process so that organizations can apply for funding.

   February 26, 2010 11:59 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
9. Proposed Greenbelt expansion to include Don and Humber River Valley

   Toronto's Don and Humber River Valleys could soon be permanently protected as part of the Greenbelt.

   February 26, 2010 10:00 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
10. New Board Unveiled At OLG

    The Ontario government has named Paul Godfrey as new chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).  Five other new members will also join the board.

    February 19, 2010 7:30 AM | Ministry of Finance
11. How To Be A Smart Traveller
    Ontario is reminding consumers of their rights to make sure their hard-earned travel investment is well spent.
    February 18, 2010 1:00 PM | Ministry of Consumer Services
12. 
    Ontario's Next Step For Full-Day Early Learning

    Ontario has taken an important step toward ensuring that all four- and five-year-olds have access to an engaging and enriching full day of learning.

    February 17, 2010 3:00 PM | Ministry of Education
13. Construction begins on Affordable Housing in Lanark County

    PERTH - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and Lanark County today announced the start of construction of new affordable housing in Perth.  The project received over $1 million through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program for 15 affordable housing units.

    February 17, 2010 2:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
14. First Francophone Women's Shelter for Toronto

    Ontario is helping build Toronto's first francophone women's shelter.

    February 17, 2010 9:45 AM | Ministry of Community and Social Services
15. Ontario Welcomes Students From Haiti
    In response to the recent earthquake in Haiti, the government has taken the necessary steps to allow children from Haiti who have been displaced prompt admission to Ontario's publicly funded schools without having to pay fees.
    February 16, 2010 3:38 PM | Ministry of Education