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Ontario Marks the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Jane McKenna, Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues, released the following statement:

“Today is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. On this day, we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people by creating change and committing to ending the violence that disproportionately impacts their communities. We also show support to the grieving families through the Sisters in Spirit Vigils, taking place...

Ontario Marks Fire Prevention Week

Province issues public challenge to “Get Loud” by testing your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

Ontario’s Fire Marshal is encouraging Ontarians to make Fire Prevention Week 2021 a noisy but safe one. The theme for the annual safety week, which runs October 3 to 9, is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and the province is issuing a challenge to the public to “Get Loud” to ensure everyone has working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes.

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We're Hiring! Water and Wastewater Lead Hand

Job Opportunity
Competition 2021-9 Water and Wastewater – Lead Hand

The Municipality of Wawa requires a Water and Wastewater Lead Hand within the Infrastructure Services Department.  Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure Services, the successful candidate will be responsible to maintain the daily operation, maintenance and repair of municipal water/waste water facilities and distribution systems and be designated as the ORO (Responsible Operator) in Water and Wastewater duties as required. ...

Ontario Supporting Young Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking in Northern Ontario

Investment in new community programs will help young victims rebuild their lives

The Ontario government is investing more than $15.3 million over five years in new programs to provide more young victims and survivors of human trafficking in Northern Ontario with the services they need. This funding will support new services in Fort Frances, Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay, Sudbury and Timmins, as well as five remote and 11 rural First Nation communities, with programs provided by Fort Frances...

Ontario Adding New Resources To Protect Workers

Safety plan builder and 100 new health and safety inspectors will be crucial in educating businesses and keeping people safe from COVID-19

The Ontario government is continuing to protect workers and people from COVID-19 by providing businesses with new tools and educational resources, including a new safety plan builder and additional inspectors. More than 100 new health and safety inspectors are graduating today and will be visiting workplaces in construction, industrial and health care settings....