Senior Active Living Centre (SALC) programs promote wellness, social interaction, and education to help seniors stay active, independent, and engaged. Ontario will be expanding the SALC Program in 2023-24 and inviting organizations to submit proposals to launch a new SALC program, in a municipality that does not already have an existing SALC program and has a demonstrated need. The deadline has been extended. You must submit your application by August 3, 2023, at 5 p.m. EST.

The Hilary M. Weston Scholarship commemorates the legacy of Ontario’s 26th Lieutenant Governor and is awarded to two graduate-level social work students who specialize in the area of mental health. Successful applicants each receive a one-time award of $7,500.

Amendments to Regulation 854 for Mines and Mining Plants made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, which came into effect on January 1, 2012, included changes to the medical certificate prescribed under section 238 of the regulation. Under these provisions, operators of mine hoists are required to undergo a yearly medical examination by a physician. The certificate, which is completed by the physician, provides a convenient way for stakeholders to comply with these requirements. The certificate will take less than five minutes to complete.

It is illegal to have a loaded firearm in or on, or discharge a firearm from, an aircraft, vehicle (including snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle) or motorboat. This form(s) is the application to request an authorization from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, to having a loaded firearm in a vehicle or motorboat if a person suffers from a severe disability that prevents them from hunting except while using a wheelchair or similar means of locomotion including vehicles and motorboats; and is unable to safely dismount the stationary vehicle (including a wheelchair) or motorboat to discharge a firearm. Completed forms must be submitted to NRISC@ontario.ca or mail to: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Licensing and Client Services Section, Attention: Hunt from stationary vehicle, 300 Water Street., 5 North, Peterborough ON K9J 3C7.

Amendments to Regulation 854 for Mines and Mining Plants made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, which came into effect on January 1, 2012, included changes to the medical certificate prescribed under section 195 of the regulation. Under these provisions, operators of cranes are required to undergo a yearly medical examination by a physician. The certificate, which is completed by the physician, provides a convenient way for stakeholders to comply with these requirements. The certificate will take less than five minutes to complete.

This form can be used to submit a complaint about a child care program in Ontario that may not be following the rules set out in the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA). More information about making a complaint can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/make-child-care-complaint The Ministry collects personal information contained in your complaint under the authority to collect personal information, directly or indirectly, in subsection 70 (1) of the CCEYA and subsection 51.1(2) of the Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007 (ECEA). The primary purpose for the Ministry’s collection of this information is to administer and ensure compliance with the CCEYA, the ECEA and their regulations. Your name and contact information will remain confidential and will not be shared with the child care provider, program, or agency unless required by law. General details from your complaint (excluding your personal information), such as the nature of the concern, may be shared or discussed with the provider, program, or agency as part of the follow-up process. If legally required, information from the complaint may also be shared with other authorities, such as children’s aid societies or police. To learn more about how we collect and protect your information, please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/collection-and-use-child-care-and-early-years-information If you have further questions about the Ministry’s collection and use of personal information, you may contact the Manager, Investigations and Enforcement Unit (IEU): •      Email: childcare_enforcement@ontario.ca •      Telephone: 1-877-510-5333, TTY: 1-855-827-2878 •      Mail: Manager – Investigations and Enforcement Unit         Child Care Branch         Ministry of Education         77 Wellesley Street West, PO Box 980         Toronto, Ontario         M7A 1N3