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Media release - For immediate release April 8, 2021 Mayor and Warden United on Need for More Vaccines Peterborough, ON – Today, Mayor Therrien and Warden Jones issued a joint statement to the Province in support of Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Rosana Salvaterra’s request for additional vaccines for our community. “We congratulate the Province on making what we know was a tough decision to issue another Stay-at-Home order and restrictions on big-box stores....
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April 7, 2021 – Sheridan Graham was recognized this week as a leader in modern governance. The Diligent Corporation announced the honorees of the Inaugural Modern Governance 100 Community Boards, a program dedicated to the recognition of community governance leaders who are committed to driving positive organizational change. In a year of unprecedented challenges, the program shines a light on publicly elected boards and councils as well as the professionals that support...
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(March 24, 2021) – The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) is delighted that the Ontario Government is making a massive $2.8 billion investment to improve broadband access across Ontario. The historic funding commitment to broadband by the province builds on previous investments, bringing Ontario’s overall investment in broadband to nearly $4 billion over six years. “Reliable broadband will be key to the economic recovery from COVID-19 for rural communities,”...
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Eastern Ontario, March 23, 2021 - The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) met virtually on Friday, March 12, 2021 for a priority setting meeting in order to establish advocacy efforts for the 2021 term.
The Caucus has identified the following key priorities for 2021:
the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) Gig Project;
Affordable and attainable housing;
Long-term care; and
Health care transformation.
In addition, the EOWC will continue to advocate...
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NEWS RELEASE Better Cellular Services Coming to Eastern Ontario Residents and Businesses Eastern Ontario Regional Network Awards Contract for Cell Expansion to Rogers Communications (March 19, 2021 – EASTERN ON) – Strong and reliable cellular services are critical to help rural communities take part in the economy, create jobs and improve public safety. Together, Canada, Ontario and municipal governments across Eastern Ontario are supporting the Eastern Ontario...
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