Eastern Ontario News

1. 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
2. 
   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
3. 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
4. 
   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
5. 
   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
6. 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
7. Improving Access To Health Care
   March 5, 2010 1:15 PM | Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
8. Prescott-Russell Dairy To Expand Cream Cheese Business

   More high-quality cream cheese produced from cow and goat milk will soon be on sale in Ontario and Quebec.  

   March 5, 2010 1:00 PM | Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
9. 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
10. 
    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
11. 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
12. Premier Offers Condolences On The Death Of Peel Regional Police Constable James Ochakovsky

    Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today released the following statement regarding the death of Peel Regional Police Constable Artem "James" Ochakovsky:

    March 3, 2010 3:00 PM | Office of the Premier
13. Anglers - Stay Safe On Late Winter Ice
    The Ministry of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to check local ice conditions before heading out onto the ice as spring approaches.
    March 3, 2010 2:15 PM | Ministry of Natural Resources
14. 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
15. 
    Exciting New Job Opportunities For Youth

    This year, thousands of youth from across the province will develop knowledge and skills in natural resources management through experience-based work and learning positions.

    March 2, 2010 11:30 AM | Ministry of Natural Resources