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Celebrate Waterpower Day! - June 20th, 2021

 

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Ontario Celebrates Waterpower Day on June 20th
Renewed investment could support 5,000 jobs

 

June 17, 2020 – Wawa - Did you know, we are a Waterpower Champion! Waterpower has historically been, and continues to be, an important part of our community. Join us on June 20th as we support and celebrate Waterpower Day in Ontario. Find out more here.

There are 224 waterpower facilities across the province responsible for one quarter of Ontario’s electricity...

Free Fishing and Ontario Parks Day-use this Father’s Day Weekend

Ontario Offers Licence-Free Fishing and Free Day-use at Ontario Parks

The Ontario government is making it possible for families to fish for free this Father’s Day weekend. On June 19 and 20, 2021, Ontario families can enjoy fishing province-wide without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card.

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Ontario Launches Applications for 2021-22 Seniors Community Grant

Province’s program will help improve the lives of older adults

June 10, 2021

The Ontario government is investing $5 million in the 2021-22 Seniors Community Grant program to help enable municipalities and local organizations to deliver programs for older adults to stay active in their communities.

This funding is an increase of $1 million from last year’s grants, allowing the province to help more grass-roots organizations positively impact the lives of older adults.

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Ontario Investing in Significant Wetland Restoration Projects

Partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada helping conserve provincial wetlands

The Ontario government is partnering with Ducks Unlimited Canada to enhance and restore approximately 60 local wetlands across the province over the next year, as part of a five-year, $30 million Wetlands Conservation Partner Program. Ducks Unlimited Canada is receiving $6 million for projects that will help improve water quality, preserve and increase habitats for endangered species, help prevent flooding and build climate...

Ontario Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ Students

Province Taking Action to Combat Homophobia and Promote Inclusion

The Ontario government is partnering with community organizations to better support Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or Questioning, and Intersex (2SLGBTQI+) students and their families. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, made the announcement as part of the province’s ongoing efforts to promote an education system that upholds and champions human rights and equity for all students. In addition, the government is...