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Robin Cooke
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February 15, 2024
Over $4.5 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services
The Ontario government is investing more than $4.5 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Southwestern Ontario so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the province’s investment of an additional $330 million each year in pediatric health services at hospitals and community-based health care facilities across Ontario.
Increase access to children’s rehabilitation services, such as speech-language pathology, physiotherapy and occupational therapy at John McGivney Children’s Centre and Connections Early Years Family Centre in Windsor, Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent, and Pathways Health Centre for Children in Sarnia.
Ontario Releases 2023–24 Third Quarter Finances
Despite economic challenges, Ontario is expected to see continued growth
Today, the government released the 2023–24 Third Quarter Finances, to provide an update on Ontario’s economic and fiscal outlook since the release of the 2023 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review (also referred to as the Fall Economic Statement, or FES).
While inflation-related pressure has eased slightly across the province, high interest rates and unpredictable consumer price inflation continue to pose risks to the province’s economic outlook. In spite of this, Ontario’s economy is expected to see continued growth in 2024.
On July 25, 2022, Sarnia City Council adopted the new Sarnia Official Plan. Following the plan's adoption, work began on a comprehensive Zoning By-law Review, which will result in the preparation of a new Zoning By-law for the City of Sarnia. The Planning Act requires municipalities to update their Zoning By-laws within three years of adopting a new Official Plan to ensure they conform.
Charmaine's commitment to the next generation shines through her role as a mentor and advisor, where she actively supports and guides young individuals. Her philanthropic spirit extends to her involvement with charitable organizations like Canucks Autism Network and Big Sisters BC, where she serves on the board.
Over the course of her illustrious career, she was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2012, a testament to her significant impact on society. Additionally, she has been honored with four federal government athlete excellence awards, including prestigious titles like the John Basset Memorial Award, Olympic Champion Award, Bruce Kidd Athletic Leadership Award, and the Governor General’s Community Service Award.
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There has never been a time in recent history when food insecurity and food inflation are of more importance to world governments. In the next 40 years, the world will need to produce the equivalent of all the food produced in the last 10,000 years.
Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector has the potential to singlehandedly meet this demand — with the right investment. We are one of the few countries with an export-oriented industry, selling upwards of 70% of crops like soybeans, wheat, canola and pulses to other countries.
Any strategic vision Canada has for the agri-food sector must facilitate access to expanding global markets, positioning us as the solution to the urgent global demand for food, while also allowing us to achieve our ambitious objectives for increasing domestic and export sales by 2025.
Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership and Goodwill Industries host this interactive in-person learning session led by Licensed Immigration Consultant, Amy K. Verma, Director and regulated Immigration Consultant with Earnest Immigration and Citizenship Services. She will explore a range of immigration-related subjects. Some of the topics that will be covered are different types of work permits, Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA), immigration pathways, different types of letters required by employers to support the permanent residency process, and open and closed work permits. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. The event will be capped at 30 individuals.
The Chamber's Women In Business is a group of exceptional people, and we welcome entrepreneurs, employees and business owners, and future Chamber Members to our events. Our 2024 series is sponsored by our incredible community partner, Imperial Sarnia Site, and on February 22nd, we will feature Helen Cole, founder of The Jean Collective. Join us for this inspiring event.
The City of Sarnia’s Neighbourhood Revitalization Project is an initiative funded in part by Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The project aims to enhance the areas of Downtown Sarnia and Mitton Village by identifying opportunities for improvements to public space, marketing and promoting the areas, and providing business development services.
What to expect at our Business After Five networking event? A group of diverse professionals from different sectors exchanging ideas, building relationships, and making connections in a fun, relaxing environment.
Join partners Dattolo's Baked Goods and Imperial City Brew House at 5pm for conversations, collaborations and creating new connections. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or just starting your career, this event is the perfect platform to expand your network and unlock new possibilities.
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