News for Seniors

  1. Speech From The Throne Launches Open Ontario Plan

    Ontario will create jobs and strengthen the economy by exporting clean-water technology and strengthening postsecondary education for all Ontarians.

    March 8, 2010 2:00 PM | Office of the Premier
  2. Speech From The Throne - Open Ontario Plan

    Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, people of Ontario.

    March 8, 2010 2:00 PM | Office of the Premier
  3. Toronto, Ontario - The Renewable Energy Initiative was introduced today as a first step in a program application process, through funding of $70 million for energy efficiency upgrades of existing social and new affordable housing projects. Announcements will be made this spring on requests for quotations from suppliers and on the application process so that organizations can apply for funding.

    February 26, 2010 11:59 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  4. The Ontario government has named Paul Godfrey as new chair of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).  Five other new members will also join the board.

    February 19, 2010 7:30 AM | Ministry of Finance
  5. Ontario is reminding consumers of their rights to make sure their hard-earned travel investment is well spent.
    February 18, 2010 1:00 PM | Ministry of Consumer Services
  6. Concerns about collection agencies and home repairs and renovations lead the list of top 10 consumer complaints in 2009.
    January 29, 2010 4:10 PM | Ministry of Consumer Services
  7. As a result of an investigation by Ontario's Ministry of Consumer Services, Hamilton Provincial Offences Court has convicted Jacqueline Wilson of K9 Kingdom Service Dogs, a company not registered to do business in Ontario, on two counts of engaging in an unfair practice and one count of failing to provide a contract that meets the requirements of Ontario's consumer protection legislation.
    January 27, 2010 3:00 PM | Ministry of Consumer Services
  8. PETERBOROUGH, ON - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Peterborough today celebrated the official opening of an affordable housing project. The project is supported by more than $2 million in funding under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program.

    January 22, 2010 2:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  9. Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in Angus, Ontario

    Angus, Ontario - Funding of more than $3.4 million for 30 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low income was announced today in Angus.

    January 19, 2010 11:00 AM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  10. New Decade, New Challenges, New Cabinet

    Premier McGuinty today announced major changes to his Cabinet to drive the government's economic, education and green energy agenda.

    January 18, 2010 3:42 PM | Office of the Premier
  11. London has a new location to renew driver's licences and vehicle registrations.

    January 15, 2010 5:09 PM | Ministry of Government Services
  12. It's a new year - and many people resolve to get fit and healthy by joining a fitness club.
    January 15, 2010 10:00 AM | Ministry of Consumer Services
  13. SUDBURY - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Greater Sudbury today celebrated the opening of 20 new affordable rental units.  The project is supported by more than $827,000 in funding through the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program. 

    January 12, 2010 2:18 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  14. On January 1, 2010, changes to Ontario's civil justice system will take effect. These changes will make it easier, faster and more affordable for people and businesses to access justice and use Ontario's civil courts to resolve disputes.

    December 30, 2009 11:00 AM | Ministry of the Attorney General
  15. Funding of $420,000 for six new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low income was announced today in Glencoe.
    December 18, 2009 2:00 PM | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing