News & Community Updates
Special statement from Dr. Vera Etches
Hello. Bonjour. Kwey. Current monitoring indicators show a consistent and significant increase in the number of people testing positive for…
Delay lifting COVID restrictions
The province is adjusting its COVID-19 response that will strengthen the province’s proof of vaccination requirements and enhance public health…
Last Legislative Week of 2021
This Thursday December 9th will mark the end of the Ontario Legislature’s Fall Session. The Legislature will resume on February 22, 2022. …
The New Horizons for Seniors Program
The Government of Canada launched the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) 2021-2022 call for proposals for community-based projects. The deadline to submit applications is December…
The Cumberland Museum Vintage Village of Lights
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum provides an immersive and educational experience that showcases life in the 1920s and 30s with dozens…
How Did the Government Lose $200 Million?
Last week Ontario’s Auditor General released her annual report. Amongst her many observations, the AG found serious issues and misappropriation…
COVID-19 Vaccines Authorized for Children
On Friday, Health Canada authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years of age. This is…
Ontario Expanding Booster Eligibility to More Ontarians
Eligibility Will Expand Gradually Based on Age and Risk to Provide Extra Layer of Protection Against the Delta Variant The…
BLAIS PROPOSES BILL TO UPLOAD HWY 174 & HWY 17
QUEEN’S PARK – Stephen Blais, MPP for Orléans, and Liberal critic for Transportation and Infrastructure, today introduced the Uploading Highways…
Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
On October 22, 2021 the Ontario government’s “Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate” will come into effect. In advance of this launch, Ontarians are able to…
Ontario Parliament Education Lessons 👩🏫 👨🏫
Calling all teachers! Are you looking for new interactive learning activities for your students? The Ontario Parliament Education has detailed lesson plans…
Temporary Road Test Centre in Ottawa 🚘
Since the summer, I have been calling on the Ontario government to open a temporary road test centre in Ottawa…
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Vera Etches 💉
On October 15, 2021 Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health for Ottawa Public Health released the following letter: “Dear parents, guardians…
Save Eye Care in Ontario
Stephen asks the Premier if the government will return to the bargaining tablewith Ontario's optometrists.
Orléans Health Hub Grand Opening
What an amazing day for Orléans! It was a great pleasure to participate in the inauguration of the Orléans Health…
Virtual Ghosts of Queen's Park Tour!
Calling all teachers and parents, If you are looking to keep your children entertained while at home, the Virtual Ghosts of…