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NORFOLK COUNTY – As part of the Ontario government’s plan to connect every community to high speed internet by 2025, more than 2,100 homes, farms and businesses in Norfolk County now have access to high-speed internet service, thanks to the completion of construction on a new $7.67 million broadband infrastructure network in the region. The completion … Continue reading “More homes and businesses in Norfolk County now have access to High-Speed Internet”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 14, 2021 TORONTO – The Ontario government is helping seniors stay in their homes longer by extending the Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit by one year, to 2022. The Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit is a refundable credit worth 25 per cent of up to $10,000 per household in eligible expenses, to a maximum credit of … Continue reading “Ontario’s Seniors Home Safety Tax Credit being extended”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 9, 2021 SIMCOE – The Ontario government is providing $11 million to help build and repair local infrastructure in Haldimand-Norfolk. This investment is part of the government’s plan to build Ontario by getting shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure projects that support economic recovery, growth and job creation. More specifically, Haldimand County … Continue reading “Haldimand and Norfolk receive $11 million for roads, bridges, water and wastewater needs”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 6, 2021 SIMCOE ― Ontario has appointed nine members to a new Housing Affordability Task Force who will provide the government with recommendations on additional measures to address market housing supply and affordability. “Young families, seniors and all hardworking Ontarians are desperate for housing that meets their needs and budget,” said Premier Doug … Continue reading “Ontario appoints Housing Affordability Task Force”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 6, 2021 SIMCOE — The Ontario government is establishing new charitable gaming options that will make it easier for people to honour heroes and support their communities at Royal Canadian Legion branches and other local service clubs across the province. The province is offering a new, free social gaming licence that will … Continue reading “Ontario offering new fundraising options for Legions and service clubs”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 6, 2021 SIMCOE — The Ontario government is establishing new charitable gaming options that will make it easier for people to honour heroes and support their communities at Royal Canadian Legion branches and other local service clubs across the province. The province is offering a new, free social gaming licence that will … Continue reading “Ontario offering new fundraising options for Legions and service clubs”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 3, 2021 CALEDONIA, ON – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett and the Caledonia Legion Branch 154 (also known as Caledonia Legion) today recognized a Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund – Operating Stream grant of $37,200. The fund is being delivered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. “Legion branches are an important part of the community,” … Continue reading “Caledonia Legion provides a safe space for the community thanks to the Community Building Fund – Operating Stream grant”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 24, 2021 SIMCOE – Ontario is investing an additional $90 million over three years to further promote the skilled trades to young people. This investment responds to the Apprenticeship Youth Advisors report, released today, which includes several recommendations to help solve the shortage of skilled workers Ontario is currently facing. The funding will help attract … Continue reading “Ontario making additional investment to attract young people to skilled trades careers”

Investment will support access to quality education opportunities for working families     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 23, 2021         CALEDONIA—The Ontario government is investing $20.4 million to build a new joint Caledonia Elementary School to help working families in Haldimand County/Caledonia. The $12.3 million investment in Grand Erie District School Board … Continue reading “Funding approved for new school”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 16, 2021 SIMCOE – Haldimand-Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett is encouraging local agriculture producers and agri-food businesses to apply for two important funding programs. As of November 17, 2021, the province has expanded the Enhanced Agri-Food Workplace Protection Program (EAWPP), to help reimburse farms, food processors and other agri-food businesses, in the effort to guard against … Continue reading “Important funding available for local farmers and agri-business”