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All Ontarians Aged 18+ Becoming Eligible for Accelerated Second Doses

Province Continuing to Expand Second Dose Coverage in Delta Hot Spots

TORONTO — With more than 76 per cent of Ontarian adults having received a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and over 30 per cent fully immunized, Ontario is accelerating second dose eligibility to all individuals aged 18 and over across the province.

Starting Monday, June 28, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., all Ontarians aged 18 and over who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine will be eligible to book an appointment to receive...

Ontario Moving to Step Two of Roadmap to Reopen on June 30

Continuing Improvements in Key Indicators Allowing Province to Ease Additional Public Health Measures

June 24, 2021
Premier's Office

TORONTO — With key public health and health care indicators continuing to improve, the provincewide vaccination rate now surpassing the targets outlined in the province’s Roadmap to Reopen, and on the recommendation of the the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is moving the province into Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on...

New Community Science Program to Help Protect Ontario Lakes from Invasive Species such as Zebra Mussels

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

June 15, 2021   

Sault Ste. Marie, ON - The Invasive Species Centre and the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) are pleased to launch a community science program IsampleON to monitor and help prevent invasive species in Ontario’s lakes. With the help of local community members, IsampleON will collect and analyze water samples to monitor for invasive mussels and spiny water flea. The program will also work to raise awareness of the impacts aquatic invasive species...

‘The Point’ Park Beach in Sydenham Temporarily Unsafe for Swimming

 For Immediate Release                                                                                    

In accordance with the Ontario Beach management Guidance Document, KFL&A Public Health has notified the Township that the beach located at Loughborough Memorial Park (A.K.A. The Point) in Sydenham, is currently unsafe for swimming due to high levels of E.coli in the water.

As a result of this information, the Township is recommending that residents temporarily refrain from swimming at the beach, located at 4410 Point Rd in Sydenham, until KFL&A Public Health can confirm that the...

Free Fishing and Ontario Parks Day-use this Father’s Day Weekend

June 16, 2021

Natural Resources and Forestry

TORONTO – The Ontario government is making it possible for families to fish for free this Father’s Day weekend. On June 19 and 20, 2021, Ontario families can enjoy fishing province-wide without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card.

“Whether you’re new to fishing or it’s something you already do as a family, free fishing on Father’s Day weekend provides a fun and safe way to bond with your family,” said John Yakabuski, Minister of...