KLEINBURG, ONTARIO - The governments of Canada and Ontario today announced new stimulus funding that will benefit Ontario workers and the economy over the next year, and make improvements to provincial infrastructure for years to come.

The Ministry of Revenue seized 135,000 illegal cigarettes during an enforcement operation along the Highway 6 corridor between Caledonia and Hagersville that targeted consumers buying illegal cigarettes.

The Province is proposing changes to Durham Region's official plan to strengthen its focus on the efficient use of infrastructure and services, minimizing urban sprawl and supporting job creation.

HAMILTON, ONTARIO - The governments of Canada and Ontario are partnering with the City of Hamilton to support major upgrades for the Woodward Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant. Federal and provincial funding for these upgrades will help stimulate the local economy, create jobs, and support stronger communities while protecting the environment and improving water quality in the Hamilton Harbour.

Black River Cheese, with the help of provincial funding, is making environmental upgrades at its facility to exceed current standards and protect the province's drinking water.

Ontario and Grand Council Treaty #3 will continue to work together to promote greater economic opportunities for the Grand Council's First Nations communities. 

Ontario is encouraging families looking for fun and affordable March Break activities close to home to discover the amazing array of things to see and do across the province.

The McGuinty government is helping turn a former Campbell's Soup factory into a poultry processing plant in Listowel as part of its Open Ontario Plan.

Ontario is supporting 22 paralympic athletes who will be representing Canada at the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver.

The director of Gilani's International Ltd., operating Imperial Used Car Canadian Services, a used car dealership in Mississauga, has been fined $100,000 for wilful evasion under the Retail Sales Tax Act.

Ontario has nominated business consultant and financial professional, Fay Booker, as the new Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission's Board of Directors. The selection followed the review and interviews of applicants through an open competitive process.

A new bakery-café and a farming education centre are coming to Belleville.

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today released the following statement regarding the death of OPP constable Vu Pham in the line of duty:

Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislative Assembly, people of Ontario.

Ontario will create jobs and strengthen the economy by exporting clean-water technology and strengthening postsecondary education for all Ontarians.

Ontario producers are encouraged to "take a new approach" to farm business management as a result of the governments' investment in the Agricultural Management Institute (AMI).

More high-quality cream cheese produced from cow and goat milk will soon be on sale in Ontario and Quebec.