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Things to do in Toronto this weekend, Sophie A . Vieira, 11/30/2024
Things to do in Toronto this weekend include the annual Cavalcade of Lights at City Hall, the opening weekend for one of the city's most iconic outdoor skating rinks and the return of a wildly popular...
Ontario Supporting Women and Families in the Trades, Michel Figueredo, 11/27/2024
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
ETOBICOKE — The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation that, if passed, will support families and help more women ...
Ontario Building Safer and Stronger Communities, Chelsea McGee, 11/18/2024
NEWS RELEASE
Ontario Building Safer and Stronger Communities
New legislation supporting safety near supervised consumption sites, introducing new tools to monitor sex offenders and targeting aut...
Diaspora Film Festival - 7 to 10 November 2024, Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave., Toronto,, www.diasporafilmfest.com, 11/6/2024
The 24th edition of the Diaspora Film Festival is returning to Toronto, from 7 to 10 November.
Once again, we have carefully crafted a festival with a number of award winning fiction and documentary ...
Toronto - November 2024 The Bloor St. Culture Corridor, Sandra P., 11/1/2024
As the days grow shorter, November offers a perfect time to engage with passionate concerts, thought-provoking talks, striking exhibits, and unique partnership presentations from our cultural partner...
Government of Canada reduces immigration, Aïssa Diop, 10/24/2024
Government of Canada reduces immigration
For immediate release
October 24, 2024—Ottawa—Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2025–2027...
Things to do in Toronto this week, Sophie A,Vieira, 10/21/2024
Things to do in Toronto this week include a host of concerts by some of the most innovative voices in music, a three-day festival celebrating art and design and a tournament for one of the fastest-gro...
October 2024 ; Toronto- The Bloor St. Culture Corridor, Sandra P., 10/1/2024
🌟 Welcome to the October Edition of the Bloor Street Culture Corridor Newsletter! 🎨🎭🎶 This month, dive into passionate concerts, fascinating talks, eye-catching exhibit...
Ontario Exploring Feasibility of New Highway 401 Tunnel Expressway, Grace Lee, 9/25/2024
New underground car and transit expressway expected to significantly reduce gridlock for drivers while supporting economic growth
September 25, 2024
Premier's Office
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario ...
Ontario Releases 2023-24 Public Accounts, Liz Tuomi, 9/19/2024
Province continues to responsibly invest in infrastructure, health care and education
September 19, 2024
Treasury Board Secretariat
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government released the 2023...
Here's our roundup of things to do in Toronto this weekend ( 13 - 15 september 2024 ), Sophie Vieira, 9/11/2024
Toronto Ukranian Festival
The largest Ukrainian Street Festival in North America returns to Toronto with a whole host of food, entertainment and fun.
Bloor West Village
September 14-15
Roncesv...
Ontario Celebrating Workers on Labour Day, Michel Figueredo, 9/2/2024
September 02, 2024
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
TORONTO — David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, issued the foll...
Ontario Students Going Back-to-Basics with Fewer Distractions This Fall, Edyta McKay, 9/1/2024
Province limiting cellphone use in class, banning vaping and rolling out more modernized curriculum
Ministry of Education
— The Ontario government is investing $47.5 million to support safe a...
CNE Toronto - August 16 to September 2, 2024 Location: Exhibition Place, Sophie Vieira, 8/21/2024
CNE Toronto
Date(s): August 16 to September 2, 2024
Location: Exhibition Place
The Canadian National Exhibition, better known as ‘The Ex’ to locals, is the event that Toronto’s beloved Exhibi...
Ontario Releases 2024–25 First Quarter Finances, Colin Blachar, 8/13/2024
NEWS RELEASE
Government remains focused on keeping costs down and rebuilding Ontario’s economy
August 13, 2024
Ministry of Finance
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government released the 202...
Ontario Begins Automatic Licence Plate Renewals, Dakota Brasier, 8/5/2024
Ministry of Transportation
HAMILTON — The Ontario government is making life easier and more convenient for more than eight million drivers by becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to int...
Things to do in Toronto this August Long Weekend, Sophie Vieira, 8/3/2024
Things to do in Toronto this August Long Weekend include attending the much-anticipated Carnival Grand Parade, seeing some of the world's biggest DJs spin at VELD music festival or filling your belly ...
TIFF’s competitive programme featuring 10 exceptional World Premieres representing 17 countries., Sophie A.V., 7/23/2024
TORONTO — TIFF today announced its 2024 Platform lineup, TIFF’s competitive programme featuring 10 exceptional World Premieres representing 17 countries. This year’s jury includes the Academy Award–n...
STATEMENT - Premier Ford Shares Canada Day Greetings, Alexandra Sanita, 7/1/2024
July 01, 2024
Premier's Office
TORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark Canada Day:
“I want to wish everyone in Ontario and across the country a very Happ...
Connect with Toronto's Diverse Arts & Culture! - Bloor St. Culture Corridor, Sandra P., 7/1/2024
July and August 2024
The Bloor St. Culture Corridor
🎨🎭🎶 This summer, enjoy a vibrant array of family activities and join us in celebrating Emancipation Day. Discover captiv...
Things to do in Toronto on Canada Day 2024, Sophie A.V., 7/1/2024
Things to do in Toronto on Canada Day 2024 include epic fireworks displays, an outdoor rave party on the beach and a food festival featuring ribs, ribs and more ribs!
Here are my picks of things to...
Canada honours and shows solidarity with refugees worldwide, Aissa Diop, 6/20/2024
Ottawa, June 20, 2024—The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister...
Ontario Celebrates Seniors Month, Wallace Pidgeon, 6/5/2024
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
TORONTO — June is Seniors Month in Ontario – a time to honour and celebrate the contributions seniors have made to help make this province the great place...
Toronto - mJune 2024 The Bloor St. Culture Corridor, Sandra P., 6/1/2024
VEMU Estonian Museum Canada
Visit VEMU this June to see the new photography exhibition “Searching for the Spirit of Tartu. Malev Toom’s Photographs of Famous Individuals From Tartu." Malev Toom...
Canadian Immigrant Fair to help newcomers in Toronto, Laura Jackman, 5/27/2024
Canadian Immigrant Fair to help newcomers in Toronto
Designed for Internationally trained professionals, other newcomers, international students and temporary workers. Everyone is welcome!
Toront...
From Coast to Coast, Hundreds of Volunteers Unite for National Trail Care Day, Justin Fauteux, 5/23/2024
It takes a nation to care for the world’s longest trail network, and on June 1, dedicated volunteers across Canada will hit the trail to do exactly that.
Every spring, Trans Canada Trail, the organi...
Things to do for Victoria Day weekend 2024 in Toronto, Sophie Vieira, 5/18/2024
Things to do for Victoria Day weekend 2024 in Toronto offer you everything from epic fireworks displays and legendary electronic music festivals to poetry readings and everything in between.
This w...
Toronto Hydro shares how to stay emergency ready and safe from powerlines, Daniel McNeil, , 5/9/2024
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5–11. Powerline Safety Week is May 13–19.
TORONTO, May 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week is May 5–11, followed by Powerline Safety Week from May 13–1...
Statement from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Orthodox Easter, Conservative Party Communications, 5/4/2024
May 4, 2024
Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition, released the following statement on Orthodox Easter:
“Tonight, as ...
Toronto, The Bloor St. Culture Corridor - May 2024 , Sophie A.V., 5/1/2024
Alliance Française de Toronto
This month, Alliance Française de Toronto is excited to present a rich cultural program celebrating French culture! Starting May 4, immerse yourself in "Mosaï...
Honda to Build Canada’s First Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Supply Chain, Creating Thousands of New Jobs in Ontario, Caitlin Clark, 4/25/2024
April 25, 2024
Premier's Office
ALLISTON — From mining critical minerals to building cars and batteries, Canadian businesses and workers are attracting historic investments to help secure an...
Ontario Providing More Funding to Build Long-Term Care Homes, Daniel Strauss, 4/23/2024
New funding will help get much-needed long-term care projects built sooner
April 23, 2024
Ministry of Long-Term Care
MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is investing $155.5 million this year...
Ontario Celebrating Outstanding Contributions of Volunteers, Dakota Moniz, 4/15/2024
NEWS RELEASE
Ontario Celebrating Outstanding Contributions of Volunteers
Thousands across the province being honoured with the 2024 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
April 15, 2024
Ministry of Cit...
Ontario Preparing Communities for Emergencies, Andrea Chiappetta, 4/9/2024
Province's first annual report on emergency management highlights progress in plans to keep Ontario safe
April 09, 2024
Treasury Board Secretariat
TORONTO — Today, the Government of Ontario...
We are just days away from the total solar eclipse on Monday. : Where to Experience Totality in Southern Ontario 🌕, Sophie A.V., 4/5/2024
We are just days away from the total solar eclipse on Monday. Over the next four days, our focus will be on providing you with everything you need to know about the upcoming celestial spectacle!
To...
Toronto, The Bloor St. Culture Corridor - April 2024 , Sandra P., 4/1/2024
Alliance Française de Toronto
A night of musical splendor comes to Toronto on April 5, as four renowned musicians unite to present an evening of vocal and instrumental mastery. On April 4 and 18, e...
Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade along Queen Street East. , Sophie A.V., 3/28/2024
This year's parade is set for the afternoon of Sunday, March 31.
The Easter Bunny will be making a number of appearances in the Beach this coming long weekend.
As always, the Easter Bunny will b...
2024 Budget delivering on plan to rebuild Ontario’s economy, Colin Blachar, 3/26/2024
Ministry of Finance
TORONTO — Today, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario. Like the rest of the world, Ontario continues to face economic...
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney honoured at state funeral, Alex Sima, 3/24/2024
The late Brian Mulroney — who steered the country through tumultuous times domestically and on the world stage as prime minister — was remembered today as a politician who made tough choices for the g...
The Bloor St. Culture Coridor Toronto -, Sandra P., 3/14/2024
Bata Shoe Museum
There’s always something new happening at the Bata Shoe Museum! In partnership with Myseum of Toronto, join them on March 6 for a panel discussion that brings together four loca...
Ontario Celebrates International Women’s Day, Chris Clarke, 3/8/2024
STATEMENT
March 08, 2024
Women's Social and Economic Opportunity
TORONTO — Today, Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, released the followi...
Statement From Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre On The Passing Of The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney February 29, 2024, parl.gc.ca, 2/29/2024
Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition, released the following statement on the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney:
...
Ontario Investing Nearly $1.3 Billion to Stabilize Colleges and Universities, Liz Tuomi, 2/26/2024
Province maintaining tuition fee freeze to keep costs down for students and parents
February 26, 2024
Ministry of Colleges and Universities
TORONTO – Today, the Ontario government introduce...
In Toronto this Family Day long weekend, by Sophie Vieira, 2/19/2024
There’s lots going on in Toronto this Family Day long weekend so we’ve curated a list of what's open, what's closed and what to do in the city this weekend:
People go for a New Years Day skate at...
Ontario Banning Road Tolls, Freezing Driver’s Licence Fees to Keep Costs Down, Dakota Brasier, 2/17/2024
Province also saving drivers time by automating licence plate renewal process
Ministry of Transportation
TORONTO — The Ontario government is keeping costs down for drivers by introducing leg...
Ontario Releases 2023–24 Third Quarter Finances, Colin Blachar, 2/13/2024
Ministry of Finance
TORONTO — Today, the government released the 2023–24 Third Quarter Finances, to provide an update on Ontario’s economic and fiscal outlook since the release of the 2023 Ontario ...
Ontario Training Thousands of New Long-Term Care Staff, Daniel Strauss, 2/6/2024
Ministry of Long-Term Care
STRATFORD — The Ontario government is investing more than $100 million in two programs that will train more than 32,000 new personal support workers (PSWs) and nurs...
Toronto to host six matches at 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sophie A. Viera, 2/5/2024
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is headed to Toronto, and now we know how many matches fans will be held in Canada's largest city.
FIFA held a news conference this afternoon where they unveiled how many ga...
The Bloor St. Culture Corridorm Toronto - February 2024, Sandra P., 2/1/2024
Blackhurst Cultural Centre
Blackhurst has several programs available to you to celebrate the open-ended year of 2024. Discover their events for Black History Month and celebrate the Bloor Street ...
Canada to stabilize growth and decrease number of new international student permits issued to approximately 360,000 for 2024 , Bahoz Dara Aziz , 1/22/2024
January 22, 2024—Ottawa—International students enrich our communities and are a critical part of Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. In recent years, the integrity of the international stud...
Canada opens global immigration processing centre in Romania , Bahoz Dara Aziz, 12/6/2023
December 6, 2023—Ottawa—Canada is a top destination for people looking for a new place to work, study, travel and build their lives with their families. As we continue to receive high volumes of appli...
Toronto - December 2023, The Bloor St. Culture Corridor, Sophie Vieira, 12/2/2023
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto
Celebrate Indigenous culture at the NCCT 2023 Toronto Indigenous Artisan Marketplace! Visit them at the Native Canadian Centre or tune in for live-stream artist i...
Federal, provincial and territorial immigration ministers commit to work together to maximize the benefits of immigration for Canada, Bahoz Dara Aziz , 11/21/2023
News release
Toronto, Ontario—The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met today in Toronto to continue discussions on the future of immigration in Canada. Ministers expressed supp...
Ontario to Honour Canada’s Heroes with Remembrance Day Ceremony, Caitlin Clark, 11/10/2023
November 10, 2023
Premier's Office
Ontario will host a Ceremony of Remembrance to honour the bravery, courage and sacrifice of past and present members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
...
Ontario Unveils New Statue to Honour Queen Elizabeth II, Caitlin Clark, 11/9/2023
Premier's Office
TORONTO — The Ontario government has installed a commemorative statue to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Her Late Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of servic...
Toronto - The Bloor St. Culture Corridor, Sandra P., 11/1/2023
November 2023
The Bloor St. Culture Corridor
Happy November! Our partners are in full swing with a diverse array of events open to the public - be sure to check them out! It's also holiday shoppin...
Free Flu Shot and New COVID-19 Vaccines Available for All Ontarians Six Months of Age and Older, Hannah Jensen, 11/1/2023
TORONTO — Ontarians will be able to receive their free flu shot and the new, most recent COVID-19 vaccine at local pharmacies, public health units and primary health care providers across the pro...
Changes to International Student Program aim to protect students, Bahoz Dara Aziz, 10/27/2023
october 27, 2023—Brampton, ON—Canada is a top destination of choice for international students, thanks to our high-quality educational institutions; our welcoming, diverse society; and the opportuniti...
Edith Dumont to be Installed as Ontario’s 30th Lieutenant Governor, Caitlin Clark, 10/11/2023
Edith Dumont to be Installed as Ontario’s 30th Lieutenant Governor
Madame Dumont will be the first Francophone Lieutenant Governor in province's history
Premier's Office
TORONTO — The insta...
Ontario Promoting Cyber Security Awareness Month to Keep People Safe Online, Doug Allingham, 10/3/2023
October 03, 2023
Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery
TORONTO — Today, Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery, issued the following statement:
“Onta...
Toronto - October 2023 The Bloor St. Culture Corridor , Sandra P., 10/1/2023
Happy October! BCC organizations continue to welcome audiences back with groundbreaking exhibits and exciting concerts. Plus, take in some language classes, join a choir, catch a documentary or two - ...
Ontario Releases 2022-23 Public Accounts, Christopher Martin-Chan, 9/27/2023
Province delivers on Plan to Build through targeted investments in programs, services, and infrastructure
September 27, 2023
Treasury Board Secretariat
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario governme...
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) ( September 21 - October 1 2023 ) , Sandra P., 9/21/2023
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) inspires and connects through the art of stories, offering book lovers a breadth of bold, ambitious and accessible literary experiences. As Canada’...
Toronto International Film Festival announces 2023 award winners, Sandra P., 9/17/2023
The Toronto International Film Festival® ― which concluded last evening with the Closing Night screening of Thom Zimny’s Sly at the Visa Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre and Roy ...
Canada has come out on top in a new report ranking the best countries in the world., Sophie A. Viera, 9/6/2023
The ranking scored the perceptions of 87 countries based on a survey of over 17,000 people worldwide and was published by US News & World Report on September 6.
According to US News, respondents ha...
Toronto = September 2023 The Bloor St. Culture Corridor, Sandra P., 9/1/2023
Happy September, arts and culture fans! Season-opening shows and back-to-school activities are happening all along the Bloor Street Culture Corridor. Special announcements, plus outstanding programmin...
Ontario Preparing Students for Success, Grace Lee, 8/29/2023
Students and parents can expect updated curriculum, more support and staffing for new school year
Ministry of Education
TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing new student supports and...
Premier Doug Ford's Speech at the 2023 Association of Ontario Municipalities annual conference, Caitlin Clark, 8/21/2023
August 21, 2023
Premier's Office
LONDON — Premier Ford delivered the following remarks at the 2023 Association of Ontario Municipalities annual general meeting and conference.
"Well, good mor...
Ontario Releases 2023-24 First Quarter Finances, Emily Hogeveen, 8/14/2023
Fiscal update shows government’s plan is working
August 14, 2023
Ministry of Finance
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government released the 2023-24 First Quarter Finances, the first update on...
TIFF unveils Platform programme and jury for 2023, Sandra P., 8/6/2023
TIFF today unveiled the 10 World Premiere features that comprise the Platform programme for 2023, along with the 2023 Platform jury members: Academy Award–winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins, joined by Ca...
Canada announces the first-ever Express Entry invitations for newcomers with experience in the trades , Bahoz Dara Aziz , 8/1/2023
August 1, 2023—Ottawa—Canada’s Express Entry system is now tailored to provide a streamlined and efficient pathway for individuals with expertise in critical fields. By prioritizing the invitation of ...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau significantly reshaped his federal cabinet, Dumitru Constantin, 7/26/2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau significantly reshaped his cabinet on Wednesday, demoting key ministers and elevating others to crucial portfolios as his minority Liberal government faces challenges on...
Ontario Reducing Wait Times in Emergency Departments, Hannah Jensen, 7/21/2023
Ministry of Health
OTTAWA — The Ontario government is investing an additional $44 million this year in 165 high volume and smaller emergency departments to reduce wait times and provide peopl...
Premier Ford Shares Canada Day Message, Caitlin Clark, 7/1/2023
STATEMENT
Premier's Office
TORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark Canada Day:
“Throughout Canada’s history, people have made incredible sacrifices to co...
Canada Day in Toronto, Sandra P., 6/30/2023
Share your Canada Day using #CanadaDayTO.
Canada Day at Nathan Phillips Square
Join the fun with live music, circus performers, airbrushed tattoos and more.
Canada Day at Mel Lastman Square
...
Olivia Chow is Toronto’s next mayor, Alex Popa, 6/27/2023
Running on a campaign to “build a caring city where everyone belongs,” Chow seemed often to float above the fray in a crowded field of candidates who desperately tried to present her as someone who w...
Inspiring hope and creating opportunities for refugees, Bahoz Dara Aziz, 6/20/2023
Ottawa, June 20, 2023—The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Mini...
Ontario Celebrates Seniors Month, Wallace Pidgeon, 6/4/2023
Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility
TORONTO — Today, Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, issued the following statement:
June is Seniors Month in Ontario – a time to honour...
Toronto - June 2023 The Bloor St. Culture Corridor, Sandra P, 6/1/2023
Happy June! We continue to share the most up-to-date information about arts and culture events from our Bloor St. Culture Corridor partners. Celebrate Pride with our partners, as well as Italian Herit...
Ontario Investing in More Accessible Communities, Wallace Pidgeon, 5/12/2023
TORONTO – The Ontario government is providing up to $1.5 million this year to not-for-profits and organizations across the province so they can develop tools and educational resources to raise a...
Europe Day in Canada, EUinCanada, 5/3/2023
Every year on 9 May, Europeans and friends of Europe celebrate Europe Day, the historic day in 1950 when the French foreign minister at the time called on European nations to unite in the wake of the...
Ontario to Celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, Caitlin.Clark, 5/1/2023
The King’s Coronation will be celebrated with free festivities at Queen’s Park and free admission to parks and attractions across the province
Premier's Office
TORONTO — On May 6, 2023, Onta...
Bill C-18 Crucial For Ethnic Media and Canadian Society, By Senator Peter Harder (Ontario), 4/17/2023
Ethnic media outlets have traditionally played a crucial role in helping newcomers navigate life in their newly adopted home. Rarely, though, have they been as invaluable as they were during the Covid...
Premier Ford Shares Easter Greetings, Shannon Whitteker, 4/9/2023
April 09, 2023
Premier's Office
TORONTO ―
Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement to mark the Easter holiday
"Today, across Ontario and around the world, families will gather t...
April 2023, Toronto - The Bloor St. Culture Corridor, Sandra P., 4/1/2023
Happy Spring! Renewal is in the air as BCC partners host concerts, exhibitions, and much more for the month of April.
The Music Gallery
The second show in this year’s Emergents series at The Mu...
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