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It’s back to yellow on Monday as COVID-19 cases decline across EOHU territory

November 20, 2020 James Morgan Cornwall, Ontario, Prescott-Russell, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry 0 Comment active cases, childcare, COVID-19, Eastern Ontario Health Unit, outbreaks, Prescott and Russell Residence, schools

Based on the latest local COVID-19 data, the province has determined that as of November 23, 2020 at 12:01 a.m.

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Eight new cases of COVID-19 at Prescott and Russell Residence

November 12, 2020 James Morgan Hawkesbury, Ontario, Prescott-Russell, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry 0 Comment active cases, childcare centres, COVID-19 pandemic, Eastern Ontario Health Unit, long-term care facilities, Prescott and Russell Residence, schools

As of Thursday, November 12, there had been a total of 19 deaths in connection with the COVID-19 outbreak at

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UCPR will be influenced by proposed changes to childcare regulations

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 James Morgan Ontario, Prescott-Russell 0 Comment Child Care and Early Years Act, childcare, Ontario Ministry of Education, Prescott and Russell Child Care Agency, registered home childcare facilities, United Counties of Prescott and Russell

Home childcare regulations in Ontario are being reviewed and, if changes are made there could be effects on local providers,

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Education News 

Ontario government says changes in regulations ensure teaching jobs go to the best educators

October 17, 2020October 15, 2020 James Morgan Ontario Ontario Ministry of Education, school boards, teacher hiring

On Thursday, October 15, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, issued the following statement regarding the revocation of O. Reg. 274/12:

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Ontario supporting scientists develop the next generation of antibiotics

October 8, 2020 James Morgan Ontario antibiotics, disease, Government of Ontario, research, science

The Ontario government is investing $1 million to support the creation of a Canadian Compound Library for Antibiotic Discovery at

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Education News 

Ontario helping apprentices cover living expenses during training

October 7, 2020 James Morgan Ontario skilled trades, training

The Ontario government is making the skilled trades more accessible by investing an additional $75 million over the next two

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Ontario increases mental health funding for postsecondary students

October 7, 2020 Press Release Ontario mental health, postsecondary education

The Ontario government is investing $19.25 million into mental health supports for postsecondary students in 2020-21, an increase of $3.25

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Ontario government announces extra funding for schools in areas hit hard by COVID-19

October 5, 2020 James Morgan Ontario, Ottawa Government of Ontario, Peel, York

Today, the Ontario government is announcing the allocation of $35 million to provide additional immediate school board supports in the

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Coronavirus Education News Sports 

Québec announces new red-zone rules for schools, sports and gyms suspended

October 5, 2020 Press Release Quebec COVID-19, fitness centres, pandemic, red zones, schools

In order to break the second wave of the current pandemic and following new recommendations from public health authorities, additional

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SD & G libraries open for limited services

October 3, 2020October 5, 2020 Press Release Ontario, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry access, libraries, pandemic

On Monday, October 5, the SDG Library re-opened six additional branches for curbside pick-up services. Chesterville, Finch (MakerLab), Iroquois, Long

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