Arnprior

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $13 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 6,400 homes across Eastern Ontario

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Monday, March 13, 2023

The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities.

Key Points: 
  • The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to unserved and underserved communities.
  • On July 29, 2021, the governments announced a Canada–Ontario broadband partnership to support large-scale, fibre-based projects that will provide high-speed Internet access to more than 280,000 homes across the province.
  • This government investment will expand access to high-speed Internet to over 6,400 homes across 11 communities in Eastern Ontario.
  • In 2021, Ontario passed the Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 to help speed up construction of high-speed Internet projects.

Study Reveals Which Ottawa Neighbourhoods Were Winners & Losers in 2022

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Friday, February 10, 2023

The average sales price in Arnprior for all of 2022 is $557,935, compared to the 2021 average sale price of $523,747, resulting in a gain of 6.40%.

Key Points: 
  • The average sales price in Arnprior for all of 2022 is $557,935, compared to the 2021 average sale price of $523,747, resulting in a gain of 6.40%.
  • The average sales price in Manotick for all of 2022 is $1,067,000 compared to the 2021 average sale price of $1,114,000, resulting in a loss of -4.60%.
  • The average sales price in the Ottawa Centretown region for all of 2022 is $698,500 compared to the 2021 average sale price of $658,700, resulting in an above-average gain of 5.60%.
  • The average sales price in Orleans, Ontario (east side of Ottawa) for all of 2022 is $645,000 compared to the 2021 average sale price of $600,000, resulting in a lovely gain of 7.10%.

BWXT Canada Awarded CA$130 Million Component Manufacturing Contract from Bruce Power

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) today announced a contract awarded by Bruce Power valued at approximately CA$130 million in support of Bruce Powers Major Component Replacement (MCR) Project.

Key Points: 
  • BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) today announced a contract awarded by Bruce Power valued at approximately CA$130 million in support of Bruce Powers Major Component Replacement (MCR) Project.
  • This 10-year contract will allow us to make investments in our workforce and facility, said John MacQuarrie, President of BWXT Canada.
  • Congratulations to BWXT Canada for securing this long-term contract award from Bruce Power, said MPP for Cambridge, Brian Riddell.
  • BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment.

Willis College Announces over $2M in Scholarships for Families of Veterans

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Monday, June 20, 2022

OTTAWA, June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Henry Devlin, CEO of Willis College, announced the creation of the Willis College Learning Together Veteran and Family Scholarship.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Henry Devlin, CEO of Willis College, announced the creation of the Willis College Learning Together Veteran and Family Scholarship.
  • Over the next two years, this new scholarship program will award up to 80 full-tuition scholarships to the families of Veterans who are also attending Willis College.
  • The Willis College Learning Together Veteran and Family Scholarship will go a long way in helping Veterans and their families enter the civilian labour market with updated and in-demand skills.
  • Willis College has a long history of helping Veterans find their new career path after leaving military service, added Devlin.

UPDATE – Regional Health determines Arnprior and District Family Health Team data impacted by IT system breach

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

ARNPRIOR, Ontario, May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jay Johnston, Board Chair of Arnprior and District Family Health Team (ADFHT), and Karen Simpson, Executive Director, ADFHT, released the following joint statement:

Key Points: 
  • ARNPRIOR, Ontario, May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jay Johnston, Board Chair of Arnprior and District Family Health Team (ADFHT), and Karen Simpson, Executive Director, ADFHT, released the following joint statement:
    On December 21, 2021, Arnprior Regional Health (ARH) was made aware of an unauthorized access to their IT system.
  • Unfortunately, on April 1, 2022, ongoing investigations revealed that some ADFHT data had, in fact, been compromised.
  • This could include name, contact information, date of birth, health card number or some personal health information.
  • ARH has invested in leading edge technologies to protect our mutual IT system and data from the ever-growing cybersecurity threats.

Arnprior Regional Health determines Arnprior and District Family Health Team data caught up in IT system breach

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

ARNPRIOR, Ontario, April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jay Johnston, Board Chair of Arnprior and District Family Health Team (ADFHT), and Karen Simpson, Executive Director, ADFHT, released the following joint statement:

Key Points: 
  • ARNPRIOR, Ontario, April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jay Johnston, Board Chair of Arnprior and District Family Health Team (ADFHT), and Karen Simpson, Executive Director, ADFHT, released the following joint statement:
    On December 21, 2021, Arnprior Regional Health (ARH), a regional leader and hub for select acute, long-term care and other health care services, was made aware of an unauthorized access to their IT system.
  • Fortunately, the IT team at ARH recognized the unauthorized activity quickly and took immediate steps to shut the IT system down.
  • While the investigation of this incident is ongoing, ADFHT has concluded that the personal health information in its electronic medical record was not compromised.
  • In the meantime, we encourage all of our patients to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.

CUPW conducts further strike action by shutting down Moncton as service impacts continue

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Friday, November 2, 2018

OTTAWA, Nov. 1, 2018 /CNW/ -While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strike action in Moncton, New Brunswick.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Nov. 1, 2018 /CNW/ -While negotiations continue, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) began strike action in Moncton, New Brunswick.
  • CUPW is also conducting strikes in Hamilton, Ottawa, and North Bay, Ont., in Regina, Sask., and in the Outaouais and Mauricie regions of Quebec.
  • Meanwhile, strikes have ended on Vancouver Island (Campbell River, Courtenay, Nanaimo and Port Alberni), B.C., and in Arnprior and Renfrew, Ont.
  • Mail and parcels will not be delivered or picked up in impacted areas while the union continues their strike activity.

CUPW begins rotating strike in Sorel, St-Jean, Valleyfield, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que.

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Rotating strikes started in Ottawa and Arnprior-Renfrew at 6:00 a.m. and in St-Jrme, Que.

Key Points: 
  • Rotating strikes started in Ottawa and Arnprior-Renfrew at 6:00 a.m. and in St-Jrme, Que.
  • communities early Wednesday morning (Columbia River, Nelson, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson and Fort St. John) and in Weyburn, Sask.
  • Mail and parcels will not be delivered or picked up in impacted areas while the union continues their strike activity.
  • As employees return to work in areas impacted by the strike, we are working to restore service and address any mail and parcel backlogs.