Ontario

_ (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. ...

[caption id=“attachment_20286” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Cross country skiing at Murphy’s Point. Photo via Ontario Parks.[/caption] _ (via Ontario Parks) _ The Ontario Parks Ski Report is LIVE. [ http://www.ontarioparks. com/skireport ](http://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport) . Check for the latest snow conditions at nineteen Ontario Parks across the province using the Ski Report’s interactive map and its trail descriptions. ...

Ontario is taking action to protect children and youth from the harmful effects of smoking. Starting January 1, 2015, it will be illegal to: * Smoke on bar and restaurant patios * Smoke on playgrounds and public sports fields and surfaces * Sell tobacco on university and college campuses. ...

The 2013 Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative (OMBI) results were released today, and the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) surpasses most other participating public libraries on key comparators. In 2013, OPL had the third highest annual library uses per capita (33.5) and the third highest electronic library uses per capita (15. ...