There are a tremendous number of unique small businesses in Oxford County, but one might ‘bee’ the most technical. Chris Mailloux and his wife Dawn Marie have been beekeepers since 2017 and operate The Great Canadian Honey Company in South West Oxford Township. “I’ve always had this interest in bees. The more that I have […]
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TORONTO — Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health issued the following statement: “With the peak of Omicron behind us, Ontario has been able to cautiously and gradually move through its reopening milestones. The majority of public health and workplace safety measures have now been lifted, and key public health indicators continue to
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Initiative will strengthen supply chain security and boost domestic production of critical goods March 09, 2022 Ministry of Government and Consumer Services TORONTO – The Ontario government is continuing to strengthen the province’s supply chain security and economic growth through the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BOBI). BOBI will reduce barriers and provide companies in Ontario with
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Not many 26-year-olds can say they own and operate a business, but Kelsey Streef had her mind made up at a very young age that she would work with animals when she grew up. “When I was about eight years old, I watched a W5 episode on the University of Guelph’s Ontario College of Veterinarians
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Province seeking advice on designing benefits plan tied to workers, not employers February 03, 2022 Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario government is seeking advice on designing a plan that provides workers with benefits such as health, dental and vision care, even if they change jobs. Currently, millions of
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Government working for workers as it tackles labour shortage by making it easier for in-demand professionals and tradespeople to come work and live in Ontario February 25, 2022 LONDON — The Ontario government will introduce changes that would help workers in over 30 in-demand professions move here with their families while continuing their careers. The
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Southwestern Ontario – The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is pleased to announce the release of “Planning for Prosperity: Building Economic Strength through Workforce Development,” a ground-breaking and comprehensive regional strategy intended to address current and future workforce demand across the Western Ontario region. The release of the Western Ontario Workforce Strategy follows more than one
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Improvements in key indicators allowing province to safely ease public health measures sooner February 14, 2022 Office of the Premier TORONTO — With key public health and health system indicators continuing to improve, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously and gradually easing public health measures sooner, with
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Applications now open. Community Futures Oxford has teamed up with Tourism Oxford to award two grants of $3,000 to local businesses that will develop or expand tourism experiences in Oxford County. With growing interest in domestic travel destinations, it is important to offer exciting and innovative visitor experiences to motivate longer stays and increase year-round
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$40-million investment will support innovation and growth and secure high-skill, well-paid jobs for the people of Ontario January 17, 2022 Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government launched the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) program to help companies get the tools, technology and talent they need to grow,
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The Ontario government announced a new Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant for small businesses that have been subject to closure under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen. The program will provide a $10,000 grant to eligible businesses. Eligible small businesses include: Restaurants and bars; Facilities for indoor sports and recreational fitness activities (including
