Ontario News

The Ontario News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.
  1. Today, the Governments of Canada and the province of Ontario signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $535 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for Ontario residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.
  2. Between January 12 and 20, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.
  3. Fifteen First Nation partners and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada have finalized the terms of reference for the conduct of the Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area (traditionally referred to by local First Nations as Kawana ‘bi ‘kag), in northern Ontario. The terms set out how the co-led regional assessment will provide information on the impacts of any potential future development and reflects a joint commitment of all the parties to work cooperatively throughout the process. As such, it is an important milestone in the area's sustainable development and for Indigenous reconciliation in general.
  4. Today, Member of Parliament Adam van Koeverden, alongside Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, announced nearly $14 million in funding for Burlington’s public transit infrastructure through the Baseline Funding stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF).
  5. The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.18 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in 70 projects across the province to enhance and modernize dairy processing capacity and food safety.
  6. On January 13, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband was seized at Joyceville Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
  7. Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced up to $40 million for 170 women’s and Indigenous women’s organizations.
  8. Through the Women’s Capacity Fund, Women and Gender Equality Canada will provide funding to 170 women’s and Indigenous women’s organizations to strengthen their capacity and advance gender equality.
  9. FedDev Ontario invests $1 million in Cedar Valley Selections Inc. to support its expansion
  10. Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington, Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North—Burlington, Adam Van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, Her Worship Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of the City of Burlington, Rory Nisan, Deputy Mayor for the Environment at the City of Burlington, and Jacqueline Johnson, Commissioner of Community Services at the City of Burlington.
  11. Between January 4 – 7, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Warkworth Institution, a medium security federal institution.
  12. Today, Member of Parliament Adam Van Koeverden, alongside Mayor Gordon Krantz, announced over $7.2 million in funding for the Town of Milton’s public transit infrastructure through the Baseline Funding stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF).
  13. Protecting fresh water is crucial to building a cleaner, safer, sustainable future for all. The Hamilton region is a vital part of the Great Lakes ecosystem, supporting industry, commerce, recreation, and culture. The region also holds spiritual and cultural importance for Indigenous peoples.
  14. On January 12, 2025, James Gallant, an inmate from Warkworth Institution, died while in our custody.
  15. The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth will announce funding for women’s and Indigenous women’s organizations.
  16. Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Adam Van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, and His Worship Gordon Krantz, Mayor of the Town of Milton.
  17. On January 1, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
  18. Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program.
  19. Protecting freshwater resources starts with empowering local initiatives to protect, restore, and conserve this vital resource. Investing in partner-led projects for environmental protection, restoration, and conservation bolsters Canada’s clean-growth economy and ensures the sustainability of freshwater resources for future generations.
  20. CBSA investigation leads to firearm manufacturing and possession charges for an Aurora man
  21. On January 5, 2025, during the 6:30 p.m. count, staff members in the minimum-security unit at Beaver Creek Institution discovered that Jamesie Kownirk was not accounted for.
  22. At 10:30 a.m. on January 2, 2025, inmate Jareth Gardipy-Taypotat was apprehended by the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.
  23. The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents in Midland in Ontario that the CCGS Griffon will carry out icebreaking operations in the Georgian Bay area on or around January, 7, 2025.
  24. Public Services and Procurement Canada acknowledges the importance of the LaSalle Causeway for local transportation and would like to provide an update of plans for the 2025 marine navigation season.
  25. Today in Scarborough, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, met with Canadians to highlight the government’s plan to put more money in Canadians’ pockets.
  26. Today in St. Catharines, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, and Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines visited The Twisted Pig to highlight the government’s efforts to put more money in Canadians’ pockets.
  27. Today, the federal government announced an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, in London.
  28. The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement that will put more money in your pocket, so you can buy the things you need and save for the things you want.
  29. Wauzhushk Onigum Nation is building a state-of-the-art Community Living and Wellness Centre with the support of an $8.6 million investment from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. This facility will meet the community's needs while prioritizing sustainability through its eco-friendly design.
  30. 2024 Year in review: Day in and day out, some 8,500 frontline employees play a crucial role protecting our communities by preventing illegal goods and inadmissible people from entering Canada.
  31. Today, we are proud to report on the Canada Border Services Agency’s enforcement and operational activities in the Southern Ontario Region (SOR), from January 1 to October 31, 2024.
  32. Today, we are proud to report on the Canada Border Services Agency’s enforcement and operational activities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), from January 1 to October 31, 2024.
  33. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of an alternating lane closure on the LaSalle Causeway for maintenance work.
  34. Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, for a press conference on new measures to strengthen gun control.
  35. Dependable and timely fisheries catch data is essential to supporting sustainable fisheries and strong coastal economies. Historically, fish harvesters have provided this catch data to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) via paper logbooks, slowing down decision-making for fisheries management and protection.
  36. On December 2, 2024, Alvaro Bonfanti, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
  37. The President of the Treasury Board, Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Oakville, the Honourable Anita Anand, will be in Oakville to highlight funding for a national guide and service dog training school, under the Enabling Accessibility Fund program.
  38. The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for 3 initiatives designed to enhance the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
  39. Statement from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to members of the Bouchard class action regarding a settlement
  40. Eight communities in Ontario are working on transitioning from fuel-based public transit vehicles to zero emission electric buses after an investment of almost $850,000 from the federal government.
  41. The federal government is investing $841,971 through the Zero Emission Transit Fund to support eight planning projects across Ontario.
  42. On November 23, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
  43. On November 23, 2024, Robert Smith, an inmate from Beaver Creek Institution, died while in our custody.
  44. First Nation communities are working in close partnership with the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to incorporate First Nations knowledge into winter road planning and climate adaptation strategies.
  45. The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonally operated search and rescue stations on the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, and St. Lawrence River in Ontario are closing on the following dates:
  46. The Honourable Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an announcement that will put more money in your pocket, so you can buy the things you need and save for the things you want.
  47. On November 17, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Beaver Creek Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
  48. Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.
  49. The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will make a housing announcement in Ottawa.
  50. Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise users of a temporary closure of the LaSalle Causeway on Saturday, November 16, to allow for the opening of the main marine navigation channel.