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New online system for social assistance faster and easier to use, says Ontario govt.

CIEDITOR-SABRINADecember 1, 2020December 1, 2020

by CIEDITOR-SABRINADecember 1, 2020December 1, 20200

The provincial government is launching a new, easy to use, online application and streamlined process to apply for social assistance, providing critical financial supports to...

Portion of Ontario’s post-secondary funding will be tied to performance metrics

CIEDITOR-SABRINADecember 1, 2020December 1, 2020

by CIEDITOR-SABRINADecember 1, 2020December 1, 20200

The Ontario government recently announced that it has signed historic agreements with public colleges and universities that will revolutionize the province’s public post-secondary educational institutions....

Mississauga issues temporary lay-offs to more than 1,000 part-time employees in non-essential services

CIEDITOR-SABRINADecember 1, 2020December 1, 2020

by CIEDITOR-SABRINADecember 1, 2020December 1, 20200

The City of Mississauga announced that lockdown closures affectings non-essential services has prompted the decision to temporarily lay-off approximately 1,100 part-time employees who work at...

Ontario offers $200 per child in learning support

CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 30, 2020November 30, 2020

by CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 30, 2020November 30, 20200

The province announced a new financial support program on Monday for families facing new education-related expenses in the COVID-19 era with support totalling $380 million....

Fedeli to lead virtual business mission to India

CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 30, 2020November 30, 2020

by CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 30, 2020November 30, 20200

Ontario is launching a virtual mission to India in December to continue to promote the province as a premier destination for international investment and create...

Pickering man charged with defrauding company of $5.4 million

CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 30, 2020November 30, 2020

by CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 30, 2020November 30, 20200

Investigators with the York Regional Police Financial Crimes Unit have charged a company employee after he was found to have defrauded his employer of $5.4...

ServiceOntario offering online appointment booking for in-person services at some locations

CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 27, 2020November 27, 2020

by CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 27, 2020November 27, 20200

To help reduce wait times and manage customer flow, ServiceOntario is now offering appointment booking at 42 of its busiest locations. Appointments will minimize lineups...

Brampton’s Winter Wonderland offers a host of activities for residents

CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 27, 2020November 27, 2020

by CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 27, 2020November 27, 20200

Brampton is offering its residents a Winter Wonderland full of outdoor activities, including new ice rinks, trails, and more. Staying active is essential to our...

Brampton gets 2 more seats at Peel Regional Council

CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 27, 2020November 27, 2020

by CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 27, 2020November 27, 20200

At its meeting on November 26, Peel Regional Council passed a motion to amend its current 24 seat composition to give Brampton a total of...

Canadians will get COVID-19 vaccines later than other countries: PM Trudeau

CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 26, 2020November 26, 2020

by CIEDITOR-SABRINANovember 26, 2020November 26, 20200

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that Canadians will have to wait for COVID-19 vaccines when they become available because the first doses will not...