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October 5th | 2021
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Targeted COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening to Keep Students Safe
Targeted COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening to Keep Students Safe
Ontario is improving access to local targeted COVID-19 rapid antigen screening by making it available for students through participating public health units where risk of transmission is high. By expanding access to rapid antigen screening, the Ontario government is helping to keep schools and licensed child care settings open and safe for children and students.
Ontario Recommends the use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Individuals Aged 18-24 Years Old
Out of an abundance of caution, Ontario is issuing a preferential recommendation of the use of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for individuals aged 18-24 years old effective immediately based on the current available analysis from Ontario’s adverse events following immunization (AEFI) surveillance system.
MEDIA RELEASE: Mississauga Board of Trade Launches Shop Local Mississauga Campaign
Province Celebrates Manufacturing Day
Province Celebrates
Manufacturing Day
The Ontario government, in partnership with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), is pleased to announce October 1 as Manufacturing Day. The day celebrates Ontario’s manufacturers, their hard-working employees, and a collective commitment to ensuring that Ontario maintains its status as the economic engine of Canada.
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October 1, 2021
Information Webinar:
Proof of Immunization and Vaccines in the Workplace
On October 1st, 2021, the Mississauga Board of Trade, the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel hosted a Webinar with Dr. Lawrence Loh and Ljubica Durlovska. Dr. Lawrence Loh is the Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Peel and Ljubica Durlovska is an Employment and Labour lawyer at Keyser Mason Ball LLP.
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What's Happening in Mississauga?
City of Mississauga Awarded 18th Consecutive ‘AAA’ Credit Rating on Strong Financial Management and Diversified Local Economy
The City of Mississauga has received an ‘AAA’ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) for the 18th year in a row. The rating was based in part on the City’s strong financial management practices, the assistance received and actions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic to mitigate losses and the strength of Mississauga’s dynamic and diversified local economy.
Water and wastewater Open House
This online open house is being used to get your input on how the Region of Peel should charge for water and wastewater services.
Hurontario Light Rail Update
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Additional Resources
Canada Business App
Online Tool Kit Helps Workplaces Build Customized COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a new customizable tool kit resource to help workplaces across Canada operate safely and prevent the spread of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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