Queen’s Park Update By Jim McDonell MPP Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry Last Friday, Ontario enthusiastically welcomed Step 1 of our reopening plan. Many enjoyed the return to some additional amenities, such as outdoor patio dining, indoor shopping,…
TORONTO — November 30 of each year will be Scottish Heritage Day in Ontario, now that local MPP Jim McDonell’s private member’s bill has received Royal Assent. That date corresponds with St. Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s…
Queen’s Park Update By Jim McDonell MPP Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry Over the past two weeks, Ontario has experienced a 600 per cent increase in the more contagious Delta variant, initially discovered in India. Recent data reveals…
SD&G — Conservative MPP for Stormont–Dundas–South Glengarry Jim McDonell announced on Twitter this weekend that he tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing symptoms similar to a cold earlier in the week. According to a press…
CORNWALL — This week, the Ontario provincial government announced that they have introduced a new piece of legislation that would toughen penalties for stunt driving, racing, and aggressive driving. The Moving Ontarians More Safely Act,…
TORONTO — The Ontario government released its 2021 Budget yesterday for the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, including an additional $2.1 billion in funding for the health care system, $2.3 billion for contact tracing,…
CORNWALL — The Ontario and federal governments are ponying up $127,000 to support Meat and Poultry Ontario (MPO) research that aims to spur the processing industry. Local MPP Jim McDonell welcomed the Feb. 17 announcement…
Province-wide lockdown takes effect Dec. 26 EASTERN ONTARIO — Premier Doug Ford conceded yesterday a key reason for slapping lockdown measures on Ottawa and broader Eastern Ontario, despite a better COVID-19 situation here, is the…
CORNWALL — This month, the Ontario government signed new funding agreements with public colleges and universities to ensure that programs align with labour market demands. The government says it will “revolutionize” educational institutions by placing…
CORNWALL — The Rural Economic Development (RED) fund program will again accept applications from non-profit entities starting Sept. 21. Disbursing nearly $1-million in provincial cost-share funding, the initiative is intended to assist rural communities diversify…
Last Week at Queen’s Park by MPP Jim McDonell Last week, teachers returned to school, joining local staff and administration to complete final preparations for the start of school. School boards will be utilizing the…
Above, Minister Lisa MacLeod and local MPP Jim McDonell in background, during their July 18 visit to Upper Canada Village. Note: There is no requirement to wear masks outdoors at Upper Canada Village. Zandbergen photo,…
STORMONT-DUNDAS-SOUTH GLENGARRY — Ontario Agriculture and Rural Affairs Minister Ernie Hardemen was the featured guest of MPP Jim McDonell and MP Eric Duncan in their latest Zoom townhall session during the COVID-19 crisis. The live…
STORMONT-DUNDAS-SOUTH GLENGARRY — Watch the proceedings, above, running live until 9:30 p.m. on April 23.
SOUTH MOUNTAIN — MP Eric Duncan and MPP Jim McDonell’s first Business Community Virtual Town Hall drew over 125 participants to the Zoom session, where the landscaping and mowing industry emerged as a popular topic….