FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2022 HAGERSVILLE – The Ontario government is providing $973,500 to Haldimand Family Health Teams Inc. to help more patients in the community access primary care services such as family doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and other frontline professionals. “Our government made a commitment to improving access to primary care … Continue reading “Haldimand Family Health Teams Inc. receives $973,500”
Year: 2022
By MPP Toby Barrett The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on many aspects of our lives for over two years. Ontario’s students are some of the most impacted by the virus, which has seen schools shuttered for extended periods. To get Ontario students back on track Ontario has released its Learning Recovery Action Plan. … Continue reading “Learning Recovery Action Plan puts kids first“
Government helping workers start careers in the agri-food sector
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 24, 2022 TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $4 million to help build a strong and competitive agri-food workforce that will ensure people can continue to access the safe and healthy food grown and made in Ontario. Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the new Ontario … Continue reading “Government helping workers start careers in the agri-food sector”
By MPP Toby Barrett Ontario will lift the proof of vaccination passport for all settings, as of March 1st. Businesses and other settings may choose to continue to require proof of vaccination. For information, call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659. At time of writing, masking requirements remain in place. New admissions … Continue reading “Restrictions eased; vax passport gone March 1”
Highway 6 South at airport to be widened FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 18, 2022 CALEDONIA – The Ontario government will be widening Highway 6 South near Hamilton Airport. “Highway 6 will be expanded to four lanes from Upper James past the airport to Highway 403,” said Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett. “Aecom has been picked to … Continue reading “”
By MPP Toby Barrett This coming February 28th marks 16 years of illegal occupation of Caledonia’s Douglas Creek Estates subdivision, and 16 years of intermittent road and rail blockades, detours, violence and intimidation. For 16 years my position and communications have remained steadfast – we have our institutions of government and law for a reason. … Continue reading “A proposal to help resolve 16 years of Caledonia”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 9, 2022 PORT DOVER — To further support the province’s easing of public health measures, the Ontario government is expanding access to free rapid testing kits to the general public for at-home use. As a result of the province’s direct procurement, Ontario will be distributing 5 million rapid tests each week for … Continue reading “Expanded access to free rapid tests”
By MPP Toby Barrett Standing at the Joe Csubak Lookout on Front Road overlooking the Turkey Point Marsh, one can see a vibrant wetland that was a few years ago a sea of phragmites. For those not familiar with this invasive species, Phragmites australis is an invasive non-native plant that grows densely, can reach nearly 19 feet … Continue reading “Battling phragmites is daunting but can be successful”
Ontario strengthening services for survivors of violence and exploitation in Haldimand-Norfolk
Investment increasing access to supports in rural and remote communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 8, 2022 SIMCOE – The Ontario government is addressing the growing strain on services due to COVID-19 by investing $3.6 million to rural frontline agencies, including $42,889 for Haldimand-Norfolk Women’s Services. The additional investment will provide agencies with more resources, strengthen … Continue reading “Ontario strengthening services for survivors of violence and exploitation in Haldimand-Norfolk”
Ontario investing in the future of agricultural and horticultural societies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 8, 2022 WALSH — The Ontario government is providing $1 million to support the province’s agricultural and horticultural societies who continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will help them continue to operate and support their important efforts to educate people about the value and significance of agriculture in … Continue reading “Ontario investing in the future of agricultural and horticultural societies”