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Ontario Supports Innovative Mental Health Projects at Postsecondary Institutions

Province expands access to mental health services for underserved black, Indigenous and Francophone students.

May 28, 2021

The Ontario government is providing $2.39 million to help improve mental health supports and services for postsecondary students. The funding is part of Ontario's Roadmap to Wellness and will support eight innovative projects at select colleges, universities and Indigenous Institutes.

“COVID-19 has been a difficult time for many of our college and university students. This...

Participaction Community Better Challenge

Wawa Family Health Team Registered Dietitian Justine Glover discusses the upcoming Participaction Community Better Challenge, which runs through June.

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Town Talk - Seniors Inclusion Initiatives

Economic Development Corporation of Wawa Project & Events Program Coordinator Michael Reid discusses a grant and related initiatives to improve inclusion and accessibility for seniors in the community.

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Ontario Taking Action to Combat Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls

New strategy responding to National Inquiry provides holistic supports across government

May 27, 2021

The Ontario government is taking further action to address the disproportionate rate of violence against Indigenous women and girls. The province has released a strategy developed in collaboration with Indigenous partners that reinforces Ontario’s commitment to act on the Calls for Justice in the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The plan...

Ontario Providing Training for Tourism Jobs

Province’s investment will help people find good jobs in Northern Ontario

May 27, 2021

The Ontario government is investing $1.25 million through Destination Northern Ontario to provide 300 people with free training to work in Northern Ontario’s tourism industry. The project will benefit people who have lost their jobs because of COVID-19 and benefit businesses and employers by ensuring they have the resources they need to attract and retain workers.

Details were provided today by Monte McNaughton,...