Ontario

(Via Government of Ontario) The Ontario government is making it easier and more affordable to get safely outdoors and enjoy nature by providing free day-use permits at 115 provincial parks from Monday to Thursday until September 2, 2021. Starting June 7, visitors will also be able to guarantee access to 17 select provincial parks to avoid long line-ups during popular and busy visitation times by obtaining a daily vehicle permit in advance. ...

(Via Government of Ontario) With the new, more contagious variants continuing to pose significant risks, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended the Stay-at-Home Order (O. Reg. 265/21) until at least June 2, 2021. ...

Photo by Manuel M.V. Used under a creative commons license. The City of Ottawa has posted an online survey for the public to provide feedback about allowing retail stores to sell recreational marijuana in Ottawa. The survey is open from Oct. ...

[caption id=“attachment_85625” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] Kathleen Wynne, Ontario premier, will host a town hall in Ottawa on Jan. 18. In this file photo she hosts a Q&A with students at Algonquin College in spring 2017. (Devyn Barrie/OttawaStart.com)[/caption] _ (Via Carleton Provincial Liberal Association) _ Premier Kathleen Wynne is traveling across Ontario to hear from people on the issues that matter most to them. ...

(Via OPP) (ORILLIA, ON) - It was a busy March Break for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as officers laid more than 2,400 distraction-related charges during their annual Distracted Driving Campaign. Sadly, OPP-investigated collisions that involved an inattentive driver have claimed 11 lives so far this year - almost triple the number of deaths compared to this time last year (4). ...

[caption id=“attachment_55342” align=“aligncenter” width=“630”] Image via Carp Farmer’s Market[/caption] Tucked away in rural west Ottawa, Carp is arguably a gem of a community (although we don’t hear about them often.) Now they’ll have something to put in the trophy case, with the town of just around 2,000 being ranked number one in Expedia’s list of friendliest communities in Canada: ...

_ (press release) _ The free flu vaccine will be available in Ontario starting this week, so that people can better protect themselves against the flu virus and stay healthy. The vaccine will be available at doctor’s offices, local public health units and community immunization clinics. ...

_ (press release) _ Ontario is committing more than $1 billion toward the City of Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) expansion project to help grow the economy, reduce travel times and connect people to jobs. Premier Kathleen Wynne announced the investment in Ottawa today. ...

_ (News release from Government of Ontario) _ Ontario is partnering with Epocal Inc. to expand production and grow its business, creating 48 new jobs and retaining 263 positions. Epocal manufactures blood diagnostic systems with wireless-enabled technology for hospitals and acute care facilities to support bedside testing of blood gases, electrolytes and metabolites. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Festivals and Events Ontario ** (FEO) is proud to announce the 2016 Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario. These Top 100 recipients represent festivals and events that excel within the industry. Included in the Top 100 are the ** Festivals & Events of Distinction ** , a select group which represent some of the most well-known and respected celebrations in the province; celebrations which draw both an international and domestic audience. ...