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One year after taking on new name, Toronto Metropolitan University reflects on change

April 26, 2023

University faced calls to change former name, Ryerson University, due to colonial roots   A year after Ryerson University was reintroduced to the public with a new name — a...

Ontario Helping More Students Become Doctors in Durham Region

April 24, 2023

Historic number of undergraduate and postgraduate training seats now prioritized for Ontario residents   DURHAM REGION — The Ontario government is expanding the number of undergraduate seats and postgraduate medical...

Ontario Combating Violence and Improving Safety in Schools

April 24, 2023

Investments in youth and community programs will help keep schools safe   TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $24 million to help reduce the risk of violence in schools...

New resource to enhance service providers’ understanding of postvention work

April 14, 2023

The impact of suicide can extend beyond friends and family to classmates, colleagues, and the community at large.  While each situation is unique, it is estimated that for each loss...

Ontario Expanding Mental Health Services for Children and Youth in Every Corner of the Province

January 25, 2023

“One Stop Talk” program connects youth to mental health counselling by phone, video, text and chat   WHITBY — The Ontario government is investing $4.75 million to expand the “One...

Ontario Investing in Partner Assault Response Program

December 13, 2022

Funding will help break the cycle of intimate partner violence and keep communities safe   TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing over $2 million to help break the cycle...

New resource for school-based suicide prevention life promotion initiatives

November 30, 2022

In Canada, suicide is first health-related cause of death amongst young people aged 15 to 24 in Canada. The need to identify mental health issues and provide preventive support for...

Ontario Supporting More Paid Internships for Postsecondary Students

November 9, 2022

$10 million investment will create more than 2,700 research internships, helping students prepare for in-demand jobs   TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing over $10 million to help Mitacs...

I'm in need of a food bank. What do I do?

November 3, 2022

Struggling to put food on the table? Want to make a donation? We’ve answered your food bank questions   Food bank usage in Canada is up. Way up.   In...

Province Takes Action to Ensure Students Catch Up

October 20, 2022

Catch Up Payments Also Unveiled to Deliver More Money into Parents’ Pockets   TORONTO — Today, Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, announced next steps on Ontario’s Plan to Catch Up,...
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