G2 and Motorcycle Road Test Available
DriveTest is now offering G2 and motorcycle road testing with strict protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Book your test at DriveTest.ca. #planahead•#donvalley#northyork#toronto#scarborough#bayviewvillage#donvalleyvillage#hillcrest#bayviewwoods#onpoli#queenspark
Protecting Fish Stocks and Natural Habitat
We’ve heard concerns about the kind of damage cormorants have caused on local ecosystems in parts of the province. That’s why we’re introducing a fall harvest starting this year.Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/mnr/en/2020/07/ontario-taking-steps-to-protect-fish-and-wildlife-habitat.html
Download COVID Alert App
COVID Alert is available for download in Ontario! Our government is safeguarding the health of all Ontarians by leveraging technology and innovation to better detect, track and alert Ontarians to possible outbreaks.It’s another way we’re building a #smartONgov. Learn more and download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details… or https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/covid-alert/id1520284227
Re-Opening School in September
We are re-opening our schools, and making new investments to keep students and staff safe in September. Find out about our plan to get students back on track as they head back to school.Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/07/ontario-releases-plan-for-safe-reopening-of-schools-in-september.html
Ontario Honouring Fallen Soldiers
Ontario is providing $1 million to plant trees along the Highway of Heroes. This funding supports the planting of 117,000 trees, one for each soldier who has fallen serving Canada since Confederation.Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2020/07/province-supports-tree-planting-along-highway-of-heroes-to-honour-fallen-soldiers.html
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Thank you to those in Ontario working on the frontlines to help fight this crime and #EndHumanTraffickingontario.ca/humantrafficking
Starting September 1, licensed child care centres and EarlyOn Child and Family Centres can open at full capacity and with enhanced safety protocols. We’re helping Ontario get back on track, providing parents critical support as they return to work.Learn more: http://news.ontario.ca/…/ontario-continues-to-gradually…•#donvalley#northyork#toronto#scarborough#bayviewvillage#donvalleyvillage#hillcrest#bayviewwoods#onpoli#queenspark
City of Toronto and Peel Region Move into Stage 3
On July 31, @cityoftoronto & @regionofpeel will move into Stage 3 following positive local trends of key public health indicators, including lower transmission of #COVID19.They will join the 31 public health regions that already moved into Stage 3. https://news.ontario.ca/…/ontario-moving-toronto-and…
Protecting the Health and Safety of Ontario’s Long-term Care Homes
Our government is committed to protecting the health and safety of all those living in long-term care. That’s why early in the pandemic we created an iron ring around the most vulnerable, still more needs to be done. Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/07/ontario-launches-independent-long-term-care-covid-19-commission.html
Adding Capacity to Long-term Care System
A new #LongTermCare home is being built in #Ajax by 2021 as part of our newly announced Accelerated Build Pilot Project. This pilot project expedites the construction of homes in large urban centres and will create modern new capacity – fast. Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/07/ontario-fast-tracks-long-term-care-home-for-ajax.html