Good evening everyone. Your Excellencies, Prime Minister, Mr and Mrs Bridges, honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen, good evening – tēnā koutou katoa. ​Your Excellency, thank you for your warm welcome to Government House this evening, as well as for hosting me and Harry during our special time in New Zealand. ​We are proud to be able to join you tonight... Read More

Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen, it is a huge honour and personal privilege for me to be here today. I have been the Patron of the DNRC for 4years and I have enjoyed every single moment of it.  I have seen the growth of an idea transfer into what we see today – and it is rare and immensely satisfying thing to have witnessed.  Every time I have come here, there... Read More

Good afternoon and welcome to Buckingham Palace. We are here today to reflect on, and to celebrate, my father’s dedicated support to all of you and the work that you do. But first, I would like us to take a moment to remember all those affected by the tragic events at the Manchester Arena a year ago. We are fortunate... Read More

Province Engaging All Ontario Municipalities as Part of Safe and Sensible Approach to Legalization Ontario continues to prepare for the federal government’s plan to legalize cannabis by July 2018 by working with municipalities to identify possible store locations. In September, the province announced a safe and sensible framework to govern the lawful use and retail distribution of cannabis as a... Read More

Licence-Knowledge Test Will Be Offered in 21 languages to Support Newcomers, Improve Road Safety Starting next spring, Ontario’s written knowledge test for a G1 licence will be offered in Farsi, to support newcomers in learning the rules of the road and improve road safety. Minister of Transportation Steven Del Duca was joined by Reza Moridi, MPP for Richmond Hill and... Read More

Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement regarding the terrorist attack in New York City: “I am deeply grieved to hear of today’s terrorist attack in New York City. Canadians join me in offering our sincere condolences to those mourning the loss of family members and friends. We also send our wishes for a full recovery... Read More

Kingston – The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority hosts a special Family Fun Day on Sunday, Nov. 12, starting at 2 p.m. at the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. CRCA staff will be on hand throughout the afternoon to suggest great hiking routes on the various trails, or you can take part in our ‘eyes only’ scavenger hunt. After your time outdoors,... Read More

KINGSTON – The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook today. Environment Canada is forecasting a significant rainfall event for Eastern Ontario, including the CRCA region, with 50 – 100 mm of rain expected.  Special Weather Statements have been issued for: Kingston – Prince Edward https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?on26, South Frontenac https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?on44, and Brockville – Leeds and Grenville https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?on10, indicating the... Read More

Premier Kathleen Wynne released the following statement today after meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders: “It’s an honour and a compliment that Senator Bernie Sanders chose to come to Ontario to learn more about single payer, universal health care. In our province, we take pride in a publicly funded health care system that is a true expression of our values of... Read More