Ontario is acting immediately to protect workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Today, Premier Doug Ford and Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, announced that the government intends to introduce legislation that, if passed, would immediately provide job-protected leave to employees in isolation or quarantine due to COVID-19, or those who need to be away from work to care for children because of school or day care closures.
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University group looking to strike a ‘symbiotic’ relationship with Penetang
A group of York University ecologists is eyeing Penetang's eco gardens to further education around climate change solutions. José Etcheverry, professor at York University's Environmental Studies faculty, presented the idea to council committee at its recent meeting....
Stanton urges colleagues to keep historic ship in Port
Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton has made his bid to keep the SS Keewatin in Port McNicoll. The long-time MP presented an e-petition in the House of Commons Wednesday afternoon. The petition was signed by 1,585 residents with most living in Simcoe County. In his...
Georgian College’s Midland campus offering free pre-apprenticeship program this spring
Those looking to gain skills for entry into the skilled trades can start building an in-demand career with Georgian College’s free industrial mechanic millwright, welder, industrial electrician, and plumbing pre-apprenticeship program at the Midland campus. The...
Physician launches new family practice in Penetanguishene
There’s a new doctor in town. Dr. Byron Song launched a new family practice at The Village Clinic on March 1, joining Dr. Obi Olisa inside the Georgian Village complex in Penetanguishene. Song is an honours graduate from the University of Toronto, where he earned his...
Spring fever gives hope to Midland-area tourist industry
A little warm weather and sunshine has brought out the crowds at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, said executive director Mary Ann Milne. In fact, she’s already seen days when the parking lot was full. It’s a sign people want to get outdoors. “I would say our crowds are...