December 18, 2017 - Ontario’s human rights laws could be changing to make it easier for people who have criminal records, or have had contact with the police, to find jobs.
Bill 164, The Human Rights Code Amendment Act, passed second reading in October. It has been referred to committee. If passed, it would make discrimination in employment because of someone’s police records illegal.…Read More
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December 13, 2017 - Provincial Investment in Local Solutions Driving Change in Thunder Bay.…Read More
December 1, 2017 - The United Way is a global not-for-profit movement, which services over 100 communities in Canada alone. In Toronto and York Region, it is the largest non-governmental supporter of social services.…Read More
December 1, 2017 - Hastings County’s project to build a 40-unit affordable housing complex will be constructed in either Belleville or Quinte West, the chief administrative officer says.
The Home for Good project will be funded by Ontario’s Ministry of Housing, which earlier this year granted the county more than $6.5 million to build, operate and manage the building.…Read More
The Home for Good project will be funded by Ontario’s Ministry of Housing, which earlier this year granted the county more than $6.5 million to build, operate and manage the building.…Read More
November 20, 2017 - “There isn’t any rhyme or reason to where people abuse drugs,” says an executive with the Ontario branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association.…Read More
November 16, 2017 - The region could potentially establish a mobile health unit to address the current opioid crisis faced by local communities.…Read More
October 30, 2017 - Province Making the Criminal Justice System Faster and Fairer
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October 30, 2017 - Release low-risk offenders into community, ensure conditions ‘realistic,’ prosecutors told…Read More