David Piccini

This morning I had the opportunity to speak at the OACETT AGM on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities! OACETT and their members have done critical work this pandemic to help keep us safe and will have a strong role to play in our province’s economic recovery! Supporting Education and Training is a priority for our government that is why we are... Supporting the creation of 8,000 new hands-on and paid internship opportunities Investing $60 million on micro-credentials over the next 3 years Investing an additional $15 million to accelerate the development of micro-credentials See more

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VACCINE UPDATE Ontario will have a two-dose summer! Thanks to the incredible progress and work from our health care professionals, local health units and #volunteers, Ontario has developed an anticipated schedule to accelerate second doses for all based on supply. Individuals turning 80+ in 2021 will be eligible to book their second dose appointment on May 31, 2021, at 8:00 a.m.... https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-accelerates-rollout-of-se Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit Rotary Club of Cobourg Peterborough Public Health Durham Region Health Department

It was unacceptable that Long Term Care Homes didn’t all have air conditioning, now they do. But it’s not good enough, we know so many of these homes were old. Simply put, Ontario badly needed renovations and new builds. Well today, in our community alone, we have over 232 *new* beds under construction and another 428 redeveloped. ... Consider that between 2011 - 2018 only 611 *new* beds were built in Ontario. We can do better, we must do better, our loved ones deserve it! https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-keeping-seniors-in-long-t

Thanks so much for joining us Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy! It was great to connect with businesses in Clarington and talk recovery. Their advocacy is critical to Ontario's prosperity post-pandemic and we so appreciate hearing feedback on how we can best support as a government. Mayor Adrian Foster... Clarington Board of Trade & Office of Economic Development #OntarioSprit #supportsmallbusiness See more

This is great news! Better internet coming to Cramahe! Thank you Maryam Monsef for this great news!

ICYMI: Ontario recently increased the number of nursing seats! This means 1,170 more RPNs & 870 RNs... This was the *first* increase in nursing seats in over 20 years! Read more: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-adding-2000-nurses-to-the

Better internet is coming to #ShelterValley in Alnwick/Haldimand Over 16KM of fibre supporting over 150 homes and farms. This is part of the Rural Ontario Residential Broadband Program, a $63+ Million program bringing reliable, high speed internet to rural Ontario!... Want to know more, check out: https://www.northumberland.ca//broadband-in-northumberland# Thank you! Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland Northumberland County

Only 7 days after Ontario reached the seven million doses milestone over the long weekend Ontario reached another incredible milestone with over eight million vaccine doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered! In addition, on Friday, May 21, Ontario hit an incredible new daily record of 190,129 doses administered in a single day! In addition, the number of Ontarians fully vaccinated against COVID-19 now surpasses the number of total cases in Ontario. This achievement is a ...true #TeamOntario effort, and it is thanks to the incredible work of our public health units, vaccination sites and other health care partners. The Government of Ontario strongly encourages everyone to book an appointment as soon as it’s their turn.

Today’s #SmallBusiness Shout Out: The Lass & Ladle in #Grafton. Beautiful historic building and food is to die for! Terry & Ryan just opened and this spot is absolutely incredible! With amazing baked goods Ste. Anne's Bakery & fresh brewed coffee from Happenstance Coffee Pub **Must try the breakfast sandwich!

Our Government is modernizing and streamlining apprenticeship training A more responsive apprenticeship model for the future - Joe Mancinelli, LiUNA I’m in committee today hearing from Ontarians - You can’t be what you don’t see one of the comments from committee that really stuck with me. Tradespeople build our hospitals, highways and homes. They fix our cars and keep our lights on and so much more. We are facing a skilled trades shortage and that is why Building Oppo...rtunities in the Skilled Trades Act is so important to our COVID-19 recovery. After winding down the Ontario College of Trades - Our Government is proposing Skilled Trades Ontario, a new industry-informed training authority to leads the promotion, research and development of the latest training and curriculum standards. Read more: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-to-modernize-and-streamli

Today’s Small Business Shout Out: Grooming By Bri in Town of Cobourg, Ontario With the extremely humid and hot weather, Max thanks you! Appreciate all you do! Downtown Cobourg

BREAKING Thanks to the success of Ontario’s vaccine rollout and the collective efforts of Ontarians in following public health and workplace safety measures to date, effective May 22, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. the province will reopen outdoor recreational amenities with restrictions, and outdoor gathering limits will be expanded to five people. We still need to remain cautious, but this is a positive step for summer plans! ... Roadmap to Reopening https://news.ontario.ca//backgro/1000159/roadmap-to-reopen

DYK: Port Hope Police Service Constable Tammie Staples has been nominated for the 2021 Police Services Hero of the Year Award! Earlier this week, I rose in the Legislature to thank her for her outstanding service as Port Hope’s Community Service Officer. Please show your appreciation in the comments below and check out some of the many causes she has been involved with!... Rebound Child & Youth Services Special Olympics Ontario Coldest Night of the Year Green Wood Coalition ...and much more... #locallove

Have you seen this? Philip Lawrence was exactly right, a TAX on a TAX! Why can’t we just get a straight answer from the Liberals on this. Furthermore, many of our Provinces were shortchanged on this, read below https://www.cp24.com//feds-overcollected-carbon-tax-revenu

This is neat! Especially for Trekkies like me! https://www.nbcnews.com//nasas-mars-rover-hours-away-nail-

Look below, these are the people, whose dedication has ensured we will have Hospice in Newcastle! Thank You. All of our residents and families deserve access to dignified end-of-life care, a priority of the Government of Ontario! When we come together, we all benefit & thanks to an additional accelerated investment of $800,000 and 4 more beds, we are one step closer to this reality in Newcastle.

DYK: Ontario was the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce job protected leave for workers through the COVID-19 pandemic? Furthermore, Premier FordNation was instrumental in negotiating a $1.1 BN agreement with all Provinces in Canada & the Federal Government to introduce two weeks of paid sick leave for everyone! We’re stronger when we work together. We are weaker when we mislead Ontarians, turn our backs on 1.1 BN of taxpayer dollars, and go after small businesses to pay for a duplicative program. This makes no sense

A year ago this past week!! As we see remarkable collaboration among health care providers across our community, we are reminded that a year this past week, we were one of the first Ontario Health Teams announced by Minister Christine Elliott #OntarioSpirit #WorkingTogether

Yesterday, I thanked Northumberland United Way in the legislature for the critical work they do in serving our communities. Outside of government, they are the largest funder of social service programs in the area. Feel free to show your appreciation in the comments below and check out the list of local organizations that have benefited from their efforts Community Care Northumberland ... Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre Green Wood Coalition The Help Centre Local Food for Local Good Cobourg/Port Hope Salvation Army Community & Family Services YMCA Northumberland's Homework Club #locallove

Thank you Don, Clarington Toyota for sharing this moving story!

Applications are open for the Main Street Recovery Grant Visit https://www.ontario.ca//businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs for more & how to apply!

We all want the best for our loved ones! That means ensuring they are in a safe, modern space where they can receive the best quality of care. Part of our commitment to improving long term care in the Province of Ontario means investing in new, modern spaces to support staff in delivering the highest quality of care and ensuring residents have a comfortable, modern place to live. Our Government is removing long standing barriers to building and upgrading LTC and that starts with a $4.5 million investment to build 35 new long-term care spaces and upgrade 61 additional spaces at Pleasant Meadow Manor OMNI Health Care

Applications are open for Ontario’s Inclusive Community Grant which offer up to $60,000 in funding for projects that plan for and foster inclusive community involvement for older adults and people with disabilities. Applications are due by December 21. Apply today at https://www.ontario.ca/p/information-seniors-organizations/

As of today, the following regions in Northumberland-Peterborough South remain in the Green-Prevent Zone: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit Peterborough Public Health Durham Region is moved to the Orange-Restrict Zone . For more visit: https://www.ontario.ca//covid-19-response-framework-keepin... I understand that these are challenging times, but I ask that you please respect others, follow health guidelines so that we can stop the spread of COVID-19.

Looking to cross some items off your Christmas list? Check out the website below for some fantastic #OntarioMade options. #supportlocal #shoplocalON

Today's #BudgetBite centers on internet connectivity . I hear from many of you on a daily basis about the need for better access to internet as more people are working and learning from home. We have heard your needs loud and clear which is why we have announced $680 million over the next four years in broadband infrastructure, increasing Ontario's investment to nearly $1 billion over the next six years. Improving broadband is an effort that requires federal, provincial,... municipal and service provider partnerships but rest assured we won't stop until you see meaningful connectivity. For more on this commitment visit https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-investing-nearly-1-billio #connectingcommunities #teamwork #recover

DYK that this week was Nurse Practitioner Week? To all the NP's practicing in our community, thank you for all you do to keep our residents healthy! #healthheroes Take time to thank a nurse practitioner you know and learn more about their profession here: https://npao.org/about-npao/what-is-a-np/ #npweek2020

Always leave my meetings with Ontario Tech University inspired by the collaborative and forward thinking relationships they are building with local industry leaders. Today, we talked COVID recovery in aerospace with Team Eagle Ltd. in Campbellford, on how we can get back to normal and travel safely!

Very worthwhile listen from Dr. Upton Allen, Division Head of Infectious Diseases for SickKids

This is great news for our local nuclear industry! https://www.opg.com//opg-resumes-planning-activities-for-/

Mark Your Calendars! We have two more food drives coming up on Saturday, October 17 in Cobourg and Norwood. Location: Foodland Cobourg Time: 9:00am to 11:00am ... Location: Foodland Norwood Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Drop by to support our local food banks! Township of Asphodel-Norwood Town of Cobourg, Ontario

Port Hope vs Cobourg Who will donate more food? Friendly rivalry for a great cause! Port Hope, I hope to see you at my office, 117 Peter St Port Hope (across from Food Basics) this Wednesday from 4-6pm as Councillor Jeff Lees and I give away pumpkins for a donation of a non-perishable food item! ... & Share Cobourg, this Saturday I’ll see you at the Foodland between 9am - 11am #mondaymotivation #competition #foodbank #goodcause

My #mondaymotivation recent tour of two public schools in our community where I saw first hand the remarkable work our educators are doing to ensure a safe learning environment. Thank you to the board staff and local trustees Terry Brown and Jaine Klassen Jeninga for joining me. While so much in our world has changed, it was so nice seeing the excitement in the faces of our #nextgen as they went about their day and how supportive our educators are despite the significant ...change to the normal day. I learned all about zombie arms, how the elementary kids are ensuring social distancing and even got to field questions from one of the classes! Thank you Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Port Hope High School Ganaraska Trail Public School

We are hosting another Food Drive to support local food banks. This time, we will be collecting food donations in Brighton! Mark your calendars for our Food Drive on Friday, October 16. Donations will support Food 4 All Northumberland... Municipality of Brighton

Today's the day that starts the week long Kilometers for Kids run for Rebound Child & Youth Services! You have all week to complete your #K4KVirtual2020 Challenge. Check out this photo from last year and let's get moving! https://raceroster.com/events/2020/28677/kilometers-for-kids

Thankful for the many volunteers who helped out today with our #TeamPiccini Fall Food Drive So many people came out to support Clarington East Food Bank re-stock the shelves following #Thanksgiving made a donation and received a free Special thanks to #KentFarms Garden Hill Farmers Market & Gord & Sherry Robinson! Want to help? Bring non-perishable food items to my office this coming week, 117 Peter St. Port Hope and stay tuned for a special event on Wednesday night ...at my office! Trent Angiers Hannah Phillips Beverley J Oda Rita Smith @Jayme Allen Lloyd Johnson

Heading to our second Food Drive of the day in Orono! Find us in the Parkette adjacent to the Orono Public Library. Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm Donations from the food drive will support the Clarington East Food Bank.

Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey Newcastle Residents! Help support the Clarington East Food Bank today. Bring non-perishable food items to the St. Francis Parking Lot to receive a FREE pumpkin! See you soon!

TOMORROW We’re ready! Get your FREE Support our local food banks!... Courtesy of Gord and Sherry Robinson Garden Hill Farmers Market #KentFarms Newcastle: 9-11am St.Francis parking lot Orono: 12-2pm parkette #fall #Giving #thanksgiving #food #foodbank #help #halloween @oronoweeklytimes @ferguson.farms @farmervord @oronofair @oronoaaa @durhamfarmerscoop @oronoatom3 @newcastlehall @villageofnewcastle @discoverclarington @claringtonbot @claringtonfarmersmarket @claringtonlife

A reminder our Food Drives are tomorrow in Newcastle and Orono! Bring non-perishable food items and receive a free pumpkin. Donations will support the Clarington East Food Bank.... Pumpkins are courtesy of Kent Farms, Garden Hill Farmers Market, and Gord and Sherry Robinson. (Thank you!) We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. Lets raise some much needed food donations for our local food bank! Municipality of Clarington Discover Clarington

Every fall I’ve enjoyed participating in Rebound Child & Youth Services #kilometers4kids annual fundraiser in support of the important work they do in our community. Although Max and I will miss joining the teams at Presqu’ile Park like we have in previous years, I encourage those able to support by visiting their website https://raceroster.com/events/2020/28677/kilometers-for-kids and taking the #K4KVirtual2020 your way! ON YOUR MARK GET SET GO

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