Ontario News

The Ontario News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.

  1. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Springhill Institution

    On September 26, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized on the perimeter of Springhill Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

  2. Government of Canada to make announcement about supporting the advancement of national tourism priorities

    The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, will be making an announcement about National Priorities Stream funding and the government’s work to support and advance the Canadian tourism sector.

  3. Canada and Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte take a step toward reconciliation with partial settlement of historic claim

    The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; and Chief R. Donald Maracle of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, to announce the conclusion of a partial settlement agreement regarding the Culbertson Tract Specific Claim.

  4. FedNor investing nearly $9.7 million in Northern Ontario’s tourism sector

    As September 27th marks the United Nations’ World Tourism Day, today the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, is announcing FedNor investments totalling $9,654,641 to protect, strengthen, and grow Northern Ontario’s tourism sector. Funding has been made available through both the Tourism Relief Fund and FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program. These investments will support 74 tourism projects in municipalities and Indigenous communities across the region, and support the creation and maintaining of over 280 jobs.

  5. FedNor invests close to $9.7 million to support key tourism projects across Northern Ontario – Northeast Region

    In recognition of the United Nations’ World Tourism Day, held each year on September 27, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced FedNor investments totalling $9,654,641 to protect, strengthen and grow Northern Ontario’s tourism sector. Provided through the FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) (identified below) and the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), the investments will support 74 tourism projects in municipalities and Indigenous communities across the region.

  6. FedNor invests close to $9.7 million to support key tourism projects across Northern Ontario – Northcentral Region

    In recognition of the United Nations’ World Tourism Day, held each year on September 27, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced FedNor investments totalling $9,654,641 to protect, strengthen and grow Northern Ontario’s tourism sector. Provided through the FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) (identified below) and the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), the investments will support 74 tourism projects in municipalities and Indigenous communities across the region.

  7. FedNor invests close to $9.7 million to support key tourism projects across Northern Ontario – Northwest Region  

    In recognition of the United Nations’ World Tourism Day, held each year on September 27, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced FedNor investments totalling $9,654,641 to protect, strengthen and grow Northern Ontario’s tourism sector. Provided through the FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) (identified below) and the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), the investments will support 74 tourism projects in municipalities and Indigenous communities across the region.

  8. PS Dabrusin to Participate in Electric Mobility Canada’s Conference

    Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will participate in a fireside chat at Electric Mobility Canada’s annual Electric Vehicle Conference in Toronto. She will also make an important infrastructure announcement, followed by a media availability on electric vehicles.

  9. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Joyceville Institution

    On September 21, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security institution.

  10. MP Marcus Powlowski to Make Renewable Energy Systems Funding Announcement 

    Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement at the Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology to increase the college's capacity to achieve renewable energy, a net-zero facility and curriculum goals in Thunder Bay.

  11. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement for Middlesex and Lambton Counties

    Members of the media are invited to attend an announcement regarding broadband infrastructure with Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

  12. CBSA investigation leads to seizure of a prohibited firearm, weapons and suspected narcotics

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting Canadians by keeping prohibited firearms, weapons and narcotics out of our communities. The Agency announced today that an arrest has been made for firearms, weapons and smuggling offences as part of an investigation by the CBSA Northern Ontario Region Intelligence and Enforcement Operations Division.

  13. Governments of Canada and Alberta to make an important announcement about high-speed Internet

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with the Honourable Nate Glubish, Minister of Service Alberta, and George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in rural Alberta. A media availability will follow.

  14. Lane reduction on Des Joachims Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of a lane reduction on the Des Joachims Bridge for maintenance work.

  15. Information about COVID-19 at Beaver Creek Institution

    The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that 23 inmates at Beaver Creek Institution, in Ontario, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution.

  16. Assault of an inmate at Beaver Creek Institution

    On September 8, 2022, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Beaver Creek Institution, a federal multi-level security institution. The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.

  17. Alexandra Bridge closed to motorists

    Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed to motorists to accommodate inspection work.

  18. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution

    On September 3, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized as a result of a suspected drone drop at Warkworth Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

  19. Government of Canada funding to improve healthy living for priority populations in Hamilton

    Today, Chad Collins, Member of Parliament for Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced an investment of $870,000 to support a project in Hamilton, Ontario. The investment will focus on risk factors associated with unhealthy eating and physical inactivity among priority populations, including newcomers.

  20. Government of Canada announces investment to expand and upgrade the Pegamigaabo School

    Morson, Ontario, September 6, 2022—Today, Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Lynn Indian, Chief of Big Grassy River First Nation, announced over $2.9 million to expand and upgrade the Pegamigaabo School to help meet the cultural, educational and environmental needs of Big Grassy River First Nation.

  21. Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat Crews winding down 2022 Great Lakes operations

    The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations in Ontario are winding down their seasonal maritime search and rescue service.

  22. Government of Canada to announce funding to help increase physical activity levels and encourage active communities

    Chad Collins, Member of Parliament for Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, will announce funding to help increase physical activity levels and encourage active communities in Hamilton.

  23. Government of Canada to make important announcement about high-speed Internet access

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, together with Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country, will make an announcement about improving high-speed Internet access in British Columbia. A media availability will follow.

  24. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Big Grassy River First Nation

    Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Big Grassy River First Nation

  25. New green community infrastructure coming to Pickering

    Pickering, Ontario, September 2, 2022—Today, Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Pickering—Uxbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced federal funding for two green community infrastructure projects in Pickering.

  26. Pelham residents to benefit from new zero-carbon library 

    Today, Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, announced $5.4 million in federal funding for the construction of a new library in Pelham.

  27. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Pickering

    Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Pickering

  28. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Pelham

    Pelham, Ontario, September 1, 2022—Members of the media are invited to an announcement regarding public infrastructure with Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines; and His Worship Marvin Junkin, Mayor of the Town of Pelham.

  29. Windsor residents to benefit from improved flood protection 

    Today, Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Windsor—Tecumseh, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and His Worship Drew Dilkens, Mayor of the City of Windsor, announced federal funding for the construction of a new retention treatment basin for the Lou Romano Water Reclamation Plant in Windsor.

  30. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Warkworth Institution 

    Between August 25 and 26, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized as a result of a suspected drone drop at Warkworth Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

  31. Southern Ontario airports to receive over $2.8 million from Government of Canada to maintain regional connectivity

    FedDev Ontario supports four regional airports in Kingston, Cornwall, Huronia and Arnprior

  32. Death of an inmate from Warkworth Institution

    On August 26, 2022, Clifford Gale, an inmate from Warkworth Institution, died while in our custody.

  33. Minister of Transport announces new actions to deliver on Government of Canada’s commitment to improve passenger rail service in Southwestern Ontario

    Canadians have been clear that they want faster, greener passenger rail service - and the Government of Canada is committed to making this a reality.

  34. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Windsor, Ontario

    Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Windsor, Ontario

  35. Government of Canada to announce support for regional air transportation in southern Ontario

    Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement supporting regional air transportation in southern Ontario.

  36. Government of Canada to make an announcement on its commitment to improve passenger rail service in Southwestern Ontario

    The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Windsor—Tecumseh, Irek Kusmierczyk, will make an announcement on the Government of Canada’s commitment to improve passenger rail service in Southwestern Ontario.

  37. Government of Canada invests over $3.6 million in community infrastructure and tourism projects for the City of Hamilton

    FedDev Ontario supports six projects to drive community revitalization, tourism and local economic growth

  38. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Elgin County

    West Elgin, Ontario, August 25, 2022—Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure announcement regarding broadband infrastructure with Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Rob Flack, Member of Provincial Parliament for Elgin-Middlesex-London, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

  39. Government of Canada to announce support for community infrastructure and tourism in Hamilton

    The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Member of Parliament for Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of tourism and community infrastructure for the City of Hamilton.

  40. Government of Canada invests over $900,000 in community infrastructure and tourism in Whitchurch-Stouffville

    FedDev Ontario supports two projects with the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to drive community revitalization, tourism and local economic growth

  41. Government of Canada invests over $3.1 million in community infrastructure and tourism projects in Markham

    FedDev Ontario supports seven projects to drive community revitalization, support local tourism and economic growth

  42. City of Markham receives over $3.1 million for community infrastructure and tourism projects 

    Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and Member of Parliament for Markham–Stouffville, announced over $3.1 million for seven projects in Markham.

  43. Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Canada and Ontario reach settlement on Treaty 3 Flooding Claim

    Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Canada and Ontario announce Treaty 3 Flooding Claim settlement agreement.

  44. Government of Canada to announce support for a major southern Ontario sporting event

    The Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of a major southern Ontario sporting event.

  45. Government of Canada supports 60th season of Shaw Festival

    FedDev Ontario invests over $6 million to support tourism recovery in the Niagara Region

  46. Government of Canada to announce support for community infrastructure and tourism in Whitchurch-Stouffville

    The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and Member of Parliament for Markham -Stouffville, will make an important announcement supporting community infrastructure and tourism for Whitchurch-Stouffville.

  47. Government of Canada supports Toronto Aerospace Hub

    FedDev Ontario invests over $2.6 million to reduce the aerospace sector’s environmental footprint and help SMEs be globally competitive

  48. Government of Canada supports Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQ+ tourism sector

    FedDev Ontario invests $150,000 in Capital Pride to celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ artists and support tourism

  49. Government of Canada to announce support for a major festival in Niagara Region

    On behalf of the Honourable Helena Jazcek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, will make an important announcement supporting a major festival and the tourism sector in the Niagara Region.

  50. Government of Canada to announce support for an aerospace hub in Toronto

    The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in support of the aerospace sector.