Tag: Ontario government
Study of possible area drug-use site continues, despite provincial review
The future of a possible supervised drug-use site in Woodstock faces more uncertainty after Ontario paused approval of new sites pending a review of all such facilities.
Area council opposes ‘strong mayor’ powers, but mayor taking them
Woodstock’s mayor is expected to take on new provincial powers, giving his city access to a $1.2-billion incentive fund for municipalities, once he commits to a new housing target set by Queen’s Park.
Province bumps up funding for new area elementary school by $8M
Not yet even built, a planned Woodstock elementary school will be able to house 200 more pupils because of an $8 million boost in provincial funding announced Friday.
Province announces $11M for Wheatley as gas-blast recovery drags on
The provincial government is sending more than $11 million in new money Wheatley’s way, recognizing that while there has been progress in the ravaged town, more still needs to be done.
Regional hospitals, clinics, get $4.4M from province for ‘critical’ upgrades
Four Southwestern Ontario healthcare centres, including two hospitals, are getting $4.4 million for upgrades and repairs to their aging facilities, the Ontario government announced Wednesday.