SPORT4ONTARIO NEWS ARCHIVES
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2008 NEWS ARCHIVES
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WIN $500 FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FROM S4O: MEMBERSHIP FORMS IN BY JANUARY 10, 2009 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DRAW
December 19, 2008 - At our recent Sport Forum on Wednesday December 17, 2008 we made a special announcement regarding membership and want to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to benefit from this offer.
Organizations that have their membership form into the SPORT4ONTARIO office by January 10, 2009 will be entered into a draw for a professional development session valued at $500. We will make all arrangements and cover the cost for a session of your choice to be delivered to your board, staff or a combination thereof. And we've added this incentive for new memberships as well - a second prize of $500! For more information about SPORT4ONTARIO membership, please click here. |
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December 18, 2008 - Ontario is moving forward with its Poverty Reduction Strategy by providing urgent and essential dental care free-of-charge to children in low-income families.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
December 15, 2008: The SPORT4ONTARIO Board of Directors is seeking volunteers for the following Committees: Governance, Marketing & Communications, Member Services, Public Affairs and Risk Management. Please forward expressions of interest. |
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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty - Ontario Sets Target To Reduce Child Poverty 25 Per Cent Over 5 Years
December 4, 2008 - Ontario's poverty reduction strategy will reduce the number of children living in poverty by 25 per cent over 5 years - lifting 90,000 kids out of poverty - by boosting benefits for low-income families and enhancing publicly-funded education.
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THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SUPPORTS WHISTLER CUP - December 4, 2008 - Ottawa: Sport Canada
The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), today announced Government of Canada funding for the 2009 Whistler Cup, the largest and most important international ski race in North America for young athletes aged 11 to 14. To read more, click here.
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THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA WELCOMES SASKATCHEWAN’S PARTICIPATION IN THE 2010 WINTER GAMES
December 3, 2008 - Ottawa: Sport Canada
The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), today congratulated the Government of Saskatchewan on reaching an agreement with the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) to ensure that the province will participate in the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. To read more, click here.
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TORONTO BID UPDATE
November 27, 2008 - A message from Jagoda Pike, Bid President and COO
'Welcome to the first official update on the Toronto and Greater Golden Horseshoe Bid for the 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games. I am pleased to report that there has been significant activity over the past six weeks, since introducing our Bid to PASO (the Pan American Sports Organization) in Acapulco. We are about to enter an even busier phase, so look forward to regular updates on Bid news and events over the weeks and months ahead.' Click here for more highlights.
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OTTAWA DROPS PLAN TO STUDY AMATEUR SPORTS FUNDING
November 27, 2008 – OTTAWA: Andrew Mayeda, Canwest News Service
The Harper government has abruptly cancelled plans to commission a study of the economic impact of amateur sports in Canada to determine how much public money should be invested in athletics. To read more, click here. |
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ONTARIO ENCOURAGES TOBACCO-FREE SPORT AND RECREATION PROGRAMS
November 26, 2008 (Toronto): Sport and recreation organizations across Ontario will have better insight into how to create tobacco-free policies, thanks to a new website launched on Friday, November 21, 2008.
The new site, www.playlivebetobaccofree.ca, encourages community sport and recreation organizations to adopt tobacco-free policies.To read the joint media release by the Coaches Association of Ontario and SPORT4ONTARIO (a.k.a The Provincial Sport Organizations Council), please click here.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STUDY AMATEUR SPORT FUNDING NEEDS
November 26, 2008 – OTTAWA: Byline: Andrew Mayeda, Source: Canwest News Service
The Harper government is commissioning a study of the economic impact of amateur sport in Canada to determine how much money should be invested in sport... To read the article, click here.
Note: The RFP titled Feasibility of Establishing an Economic Architecture for Amateur Sport in Canada was released November 26, 2008. Submissions are due January 7, 2009. |
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November 24, 2008 - High-performance athletes will now have more access to top quality coaching through Ontario helping over 1,000 coaches receive enhanced training and competitive opportunities.
Ontario is investing $1.9 million from the Quest for Gold Program to help the Canadian Sport Centre Ontario, and the Coaches Association of Ontario provide more support to high-performance coaches and athletes.
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MINISTER OF STATE LUNN TAKES PART IN ANNOUNCEMENT OF VANCOUVER 2010 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES TORCH RELAY
November 21, 2008 – Vancouver
The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), joined by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, announced with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games the official route of the Olympic Winter Games Torch Relay. To read more, click here. |
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WHAT EVERY SPORT ORGANIZATION NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE CURRENT ECONOMY
November 20, 2008 (Toronto): SPORT4ONTARIO has prepared a briefing for sport organizations that addresses the critical issues of a slower economy and their impact on the sector. To read the briefing, please click here.
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| NEW and RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP 2009 November 15, 2008 - It is time to renew or begin your membership investment in SPORT4ONTARIO. On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your support. This past year has been one of tremendous growth for the Provincial Sport Organizations Council. In November we officially changed our operating name to SPORT4ONTARIO, complete with a new logo. Shortly thereafter we moved into our brand new office at 3 Concorde Gate complete with additional space for our Resource Library. Our growing network of members reaches all aspects of the non-profit sport sector and our ability to respond to and engage with the sport sector as a collective makes membership with SPORT4ONTARIO a valuable and essential part of effective sport management and advocacy. Your membership support is vital to our success and your contribution enables this organization to engage in on-going provincial and national dialogue on the state of amateur sport.
Please click here to download a 2009 membership form. Your membership will be in effect for the 2009 calendar year.
Thank you once again for your membership commitment to SPORT4ONTARIO.
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PSO COUNCIL OFFICALLY CHANGES ITS NAME!
November 14, 2008 (Toronto): It was announced on Wednesday November 12, 2008 at the PSOC Forum that the PSO Council has changed its operating name to SPORT4ONTARIO. To read the official media release, please click here.
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SPORT4ONTARIO UNVEILS FALL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP CALENDAR
November 5, 2008 - SPORT4ONTARIO is pleased to announce the release of the Fall 2008 Professional Development Calendar. Highlights include the return engagement of Peg Lahn to provide insight to grant-writing for sport organizations. Peg was well received by the attendees of her workshop in May and we have had overwhelming requests to bring her back again. In addition, one of the top five requests for workshop topic has been "Board-Staff Relations" and we are delighted to have Jan Campbell of Strategisense take us through this interactive and informative workshop. There will be two workshops held, one for staff and one for directors... . Click here for more information.
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October 29, 2008 - Ontario students are being challenged to do one more thing to make their school healthier as part of the Healthy Schools Recognition Program.
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| E-NEWS - October 31, 2008 |
| E-NEWS - October 28, 2008 |
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October 22, 2008 (Toronto): Since the McGuinty government delivered the 2008 Ontario Budget in March, the global economy has changed. The slowing U.S. economy and global financial situation are causing significant uncertainty in many jurisdictions, and Ontario is no exception. In recent years, Ontario has also been affected by the strong Canadian dollar and high oil prices – additional factors beyond the government’s control.
Based on the information available to date and on the significant lowering of private-sector forecasts, the government is projecting Ontario real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 0.1 per cent for 2008, compared with 1.1 per cent at the time of the 2008 Budget. As a result, the government expects that revenue will decline.
The government is projecting a deficit of $500 million in 2008-09. A deficit, followed by a plan for its elimination, represents a balanced response to today’s global reality...
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WHAT WOULD YOUR ORGANIZATION DO WITH $5,000??
October 21, 2008 – The PSO Council has been fortunate to participate in the City of Toronto Bingo Lottery Program. This Program provides funding to various eligible organizations within the City of Toronto, for the purpose of benefiting the residents of Toronto. Recently, the PSO Council was granted permission to distribute funds directly to qualifying sport organizations through a dedicated program – Sport4Toronto Fund.
The Sport4Toronto Fund is administered by the PSO Council and provides grants to organizations to support athlete development in the City of Toronto including, but not limited to, access to facilities and services, equipment, registration, coach development, etc. The purpose of the grants is to enhance the experience of athletes by supporting organizations to provide better services and opportunities for athletes. The Sport4Toronto Fundwill provide grants of up to $5,000 to not-for-profit or charitable organizations working to increase access and participation in sport as described above. These programs must focus on athletes under 18 years of age at the start of the sport season or on athletes with a disability.
The PSO Council is pleased to release the 2008 Sport4Toronto Fund Guidelines and Application. You may download a copy of the guideline and application by clicking here.
If you have any questions about this Program, please contact the PSO Council Office, and Executive Director Brandy Tanenbaum at 416-426-7310.
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TORONTO 2015 PAN AM BID WEB SITE LIVE
October 10, 2008 (Toronto): The Toronto 2015 Pan American (Pan Am) Games Bid web site went live today. The site - www.toronto2015.org - will provide all the latest news on the bid, allow people to share feedback, check out the bid blog and subscribe to receive email updates on exciting bid news and events. To read the media release, click here.
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October 3, 2008 (Toronto): Ontario’s Olympic and Paralympic heroes showed off their gold, silver and bronze hardware at Queen’s Park today. Ontario athletes who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games were honoured at a reception hosted by the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
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PAN AM BID OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
October 2, 2008 (Toronto): With the help of Ontario athletes, community and business leaders, former Ontario Premier David Peterson today officially kicked off the Toronto and Greater Golden Horseshoe Bid for the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. To read more, click here and to read the media release, click here.
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THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA SUPPORTS WORLD JUNIOR HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS
September 4, 2008 – Ottawa
The Government of Canada announced today that it will support the hosting of the 2009, 2010, and 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championships. To read more, click here.
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PSO COUNCIL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) SEPTEMBER ouncil Annual General Meeting September 10, 2008
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July 23, 2008 - More than ten thousand low-income kids will now be able to play safe when participating in sport and recreation activities requiring helmets, including: biking, rollerblading and skateboarding.
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July 22, 2008 - Ontario is investing $741 million in new funding on a comprehensive diabetes strategy over four years to prevent, manage and treat diabetes.
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July 10, 2008 - Minister Best celebrates with winners of the Healthy Living Video and Poster Contest on the lawn at Queen’s Park.
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July 10, 2008 - Ontario is helping people of all ages and abilities get more active and remain healthy through physical activity programs offered across the province. This $7.5 million investment through the Communities In Action Fund, will support innovative sports and recreation projects to be provided through 20 provincial and 212 community-based sport and recreation organizations…
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July 8, 2008 - Children and youth in low income neighbourhoods will have new opportunities to increase their physical activity and learn healthy eating habits at Boys and Girls Clubs across Ontario.
Ontario is investing $300,000 to help 26 Boys and Girls Clubs across the province purchase …
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June 26, 2008 - Ten thousand more kids will have a chance to swim, go to day camp, dance, play basketball and participate in programs at YMCA facilities across Ontario.
The Ontario government is investing $1.25 million to the YMCA’s Strong Kids Program …
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June 20, 2008 - Ontario is creating a new Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to build the schools, public transit, hospitals and energy generation that will help power Ontario's economy.
George Smitherman will be the new Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and retains the post of Deputy Premier. The new Minister of Health and Long-Term Care is David Caplan.
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June 16, 2008 – A new law that protects children under 16 years old from second-hand tobacco smoke in motor vehicles was passed in the Ontario legislature today.
Second-hand smoke in motor vehicles can be up to 27 times more concentrated than in a smoker’s home.
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FEDERAL-PROVINCIAL-TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENTS TO BOOST ABORIGINAL PARTICIPATION IN SPORT, SET PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TARGETS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, AND ENCOURAGE ACTION TO REDUCE VIOLENCE IN SPORT
Victoria, BC, May 22, 2008
Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation agreed on a number of areas at their annual meeting today in Victoria, British Columbia: advancing Aboriginal participation in sport; increasing physical activity, and encouraging action to reduce violence in sport …. To read more, click here.
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CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED GUIDELINESA FOR SPORT AND CHARITABLE REGISTRATION UNDER THE INCOME TAX ACT
May 8, 2008 - The Federal Government has announced a consultation, limited to the consolidation and clarification of the actual practices and interpretations of the Charities Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), on the proposed Guidelines for Sport and Charitable Registration under the Income Tax Act. To read more, click here.
Stay tuned!
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CRA RELEASES POLICY STATEMENT ON GUIDELINES FOR THE REGISTRATION OF UMBRELLA ORGANIZATIONS AND TITLE HOLDING ORGANIZATIONS
May 1, 2008 – This policy outlines the Charities Directorate's policy on registering organizations that support the charitable sector by promoting the efficiency and/or effectiveness of registered charities, or that advance a charitable purpose by working with and through member groups and emphasizes that the existing restrictions, as defined by the Income Tax Act and common law, still apply, meaning that registered charities cannot gift their resources to organizations that are not qualified donees and cannot operate for, or use their resources for, the private benefit of any person or organization …. To read more, click here.
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CRA ISSUES NEW POLICY STATEMENT ON PROMOTION OF VOLUNTEERISM
May 1, 2008 – A new policy statement on organizations that promote volunteerism. Promotion of Volunteerism outlines when promoting volunteerism can be considered a charitable activity. An organization may be registered as a charity if its purpose is to promote volunteerism in the community-at-large through broad-based activities … To read more, click here.
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April 29, 2008 - Ontario artists, including dancers, painters, actors, musicians and writers, will benefit from a big boost from the provincial government.
Ontario is providing $20 million in new funding to the Ontario Arts Council over the next four years to support the province’s growing arts and culture sector …
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April 29, 2008 - Lawn bowling and triathlon will be part of the Ontario Summer Games for the first time when the games launch this summer in Ottawa, August 13-16.
The addition of these sports is made possible by a $45,000 provincial grant, which will also be used to increase the number of athletes in track and field, volleyball, BMX cycling and water skiing. This year’s games will feature 21 sports and over 3,800 athletes.
The provincial funding is provided through Ontario’s $10-million Quest for Gold program ...
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April 30, 2008 - The Ontario government introduced legislation today that, if passed, would ban smoking in motor vehicles with children present.
Second-hand smoke in motor vehicles can be up to 27 times more concentrated than in a smoker’s home … |
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April 25, 2008 – Toronto: The best in Ontario amateur sport was celebrated with the province’s annual awards presented to 46 athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and sponsors at the 2007 Ontario Sport Awards last night in Toronto…
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April 24, 2008 – Toronto – Ontario’s future summer Olympic and Paralympic athletes are training hard for their quest for gold.
To help with their training, Ontario athletes will benefit from a $700,000 Quest for Gold grant to the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Road to Excellence program… |
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April 17, 2007 – Toronto - Ontario’s high-performance athletes are getting the opportunity to train at the University of Toronto’s world-class facilities.
An Ontario government investment of $2 million will give athletes and coaches access to the university’s advanced resources such as sport medicine services, education services, and sport science services… |
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April 4, 2008 - This year, Ontario is expanding the program to Hamilton and Ottawa and increasing funding by 50 per cent to $6 million. Toronto will receive $4 million, Ottawa $1.23 million and Hamilton $765,000
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March 20, 2008 - Minister Best Launches healthy living video and poster contest for youth. Contest closes April 25, 2008
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| 2007 NEWS |
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December 4, 2007 - TORONTO - Ontario is taking action to make schools healthier places to learn by moving to drop trans fat from lunchroom menus.
"Our kids' health is just too important to risk," said Premier Dalton McGuinty. "Trans fats have no place in our schools and we've got to act now." |
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November 29, 2007- Hmmm….. No mention of Sport in the Speech from the Throne. We have more work to do!
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November 23, 2007 - Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration announces Volunteer Recognition Program for 2008
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October 30, 2007 - Today Margarett Best, MPP Scarborough - Guildwood, was sworn in as Minister of Health Promotion.
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