Central Ontario News

1. Ontarians Warned Not To Eat Food Products Contaminated With Listeriosis
   March 12, 2010 3:15 PM | Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
2. Canada Ontario Improve Parks, Trails, Cultural Attractions and Go Transit
   KLEINBURG, ONTARIO - The governments of Canada and Ontario today announced new stimulus funding that will benefit Ontario workers and the economy over the next year, and make improvements to provincial infrastructure for years to come.
   March 12, 2010 2:00 PM | Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
3. Operation Targets Smoke Shack Shoppers

   The Ministry of Revenue seized 135,000 illegal cigarettes during an enforcement operation along the Highway 6 corridor between Caledonia and Hagersville that targeted consumers buying illegal cigarettes.

   March 12, 2010 1:00 PM | Ministry of Revenue
4. Canada and Ontario Partner with Hamilton for Cleaner Water
   HAMILTON, ONTARIO - The governments of Canada and Ontario are partnering with the City of Hamilton to support major upgrades for the Woodward Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant. Federal and provincial funding for these upgrades will help stimulate the local economy, create jobs, and support stronger communities while protecting the environment and improving water quality in the Hamilton Harbour.
   
   March 12, 2010 11:00 AM | Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
5. 
   March Break Activities in Ontario's Provincial Parks
   March 12, 2010 8:56 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources
6. 
   500 New Jobs Coming To North Perth

   The McGuinty government is helping turn a former Campbell's Soup factory into a poultry processing plant in Listowel as part of its Open Ontario Plan.

   March 11, 2010 11:00 AM | Office of the Premier
7. 
   Ontario Athletes Seek Gold at Paralympic Games
   Ontario is supporting 22 paralympic athletes who will be representing Canada at the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver.
   March 11, 2010 11:00 AM | Ministry of Health Promotion
8. Premier's Statement In Death of OPP Constable Vu Pham

   Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today released the following statement regarding the death of OPP constable Vu Pham in the line of duty:

   March 8, 2010 8:15 PM | Office of the Premier
9. 
   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
10. 
    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
11. Bringing Best Business Practices To Farming

    Ontario producers are encouraged to "take a new approach" to farm business management as a result of the governments' investment in the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI).

    March 5, 2010 4:47 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
12. Improving Access To Health Care
    March 5, 2010 1:15 PM | Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
13. Ontario Increases Minimum Wage

    Ontario is raising the minimum wage to $10.25 on March 31, 2010.  This is the seventh increase since 2004.

    March 5, 2010 10:00 AM | Ministry of Labour
14. 
    Speech From The Throne Set For March 8

    Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced that the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, has prorogued the legislature and will deliver the government's Speech from the Throne on March 8, 2010.

    March 4, 2010 1:00 PM | Office of the Premier
15. Open Text Innovation Creating Jobs

    Ontario is helping Canada's largest independent software company develop innovative new digital media products, while creating almost 400 new, high-value jobs in Ontario.

    March 4, 2010 9:15 AM | Ministry of Economic Development and Trade