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Province acting on key recommendations to create a better future for workers and their families December 09, 2021 Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development TORONTO — The Ontario government is releasing 21 recommendations from the Ontario Workforce Recovery Advisory Committee (OWRAC) on making the province the best place to live, work and raise a family. The […]
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Funding will help more than 480 homes, farms and businesses gain access to broadband December 09, 2021 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs TORONTO – As part of the Ontario government’s plan to build Ontario and its commitment to connect every community to high speed internet by the end of 2025, construction is underway on
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The Sparling family have lived in Tavistock for over 20 years and been a fixture in the business community for nearly seven years with D&D Homestyle Cuisine & Café. Doug Sparling is a Red Seal Chef and only entertained the idea of being self-employed after a long stint at his previous employer came to an
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Effective December 2, 2021 at 12:01 am Today, Southwestern Public Health announced that it has issued a Letter of Instruction requiring the reinstatement of capacity limits to promote physical distancing in certain indoor settings. These restrictions are directed specifically at municipalities with a weekly incidence rate of 80 cases per 100,000 people or greater and/or
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Government working for workers by providing funding to help them learn new skills November 22, 2021 Premier’s Office ORILLIA — The Ontario government is providing financial support to workers by expanding the Second Career Program and proposing to extend the Ontario Jobs Training Tax Credit. The training program would be expanded to serve more people
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Burgessville Grain and Feed is a family owned and operated feed mill business located in the heart of Oxford County’s abundant agricultural sector. The facility has been operating since 1982 and President Bart Veldhuizen is no stranger to the business of farming. “Our family has pretty deep agricultural roots. I grew up on a farm
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New Funding Will Improve Food Production and Safety in Ontario November 12, 2021 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs BLYTH — The governments of Canada and Ontario are committing up to $7 million to rapidly increase processing capacity in meat processing plants across the province. This initiative builds on the $7.2 million invested last
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The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade launched a NEW funding program to support industrial land owners to complete site preparatory work, making those sites more attractive for investors. Application Deadline: March 1, 2022. The province is hosting webinars on November 12th, 19th, 24th and 26th on the upcoming changes to excess soil regulations. Click on the dates to register, or email mecp.landpolicy@ontario.ca. https://www.ontario.ca/page/site-readiness-program-your-industrial-property
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5 ways to discover the best gifts and make the most of your holiday experiences this year. Gabrielle Mueller, Tourism Oxford Picture yourself in front of two doors. When you open the first, you find the traditional holiday shopping experience: long lines, crowded stores and the same Christmas songs on loop as you walk
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Many Oxford County companies have been forced to retool the way they do business over the past two years as a result of the pandemic. For Oxford County and Area Expos, it was COVID-19 that led to its creation. The company was born in February of this year and is operated by Kortney Klossen who
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Government working for workers by enhancing wages and take-home pay November 02, 2021 Premier’s Office TORONTO — As part of the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, the Ontario government will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 to $15.00 per hour effective January 1, 2022. Under the proposed changes, the
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Soup is a comfort food for many people, especially come the cold weather and winds of the fall. The Soulful Spoon is a husband-and-wife team made up of Chef Adam Cude and his wife Emily and the pair is set to expand into a new location soon. Every chef has a story and has likely