Ontario East's blog

OEMC, Kingston Ontario - September 9-11, 2014

Protoplast Inc. brings more jobs to Cobourg

A high tech manufacturing company with a proud history in Cobourg is looking to the future.

Protoplast Inc. (PPI) will expand its 50,000 square foot operation and modernize its operations. The province of Ontario, through the Eastern Ontario Development Fund, will contribute $85,000 to the $850,000 project.

Article from Millier Dickinson Blais

Nestlé Canada is very proud that it has been named one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Canada®.  Results compiled by the Great Place to Work ®Institute Canada, recognizes the top 100 employers in the country.  It focuses on the five trust-building dimensions of a great place to work: credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.

The City of Quinte West has been buzzing since the recent announcement to host the Kraft Celebration Tour.  After the successful online voting campaign, Trenton High School’s Track Quest was named as the 10th and final stop on the 2012 Tour.

Another successful season for theatre in Ontario East.

Youth in Eastern Ontario communities are able to attend the Trade Roots career fair this fall when it resumes its tour through Eastern Ontario.

The fair promotes careers and educational opportunities in health care, technology, skilled trades, and other fields of employment. Bringing together local industries, businesses, educators, and employment services organizations, Trade Roots provides a venue for them  to provide information about career and apprenticeship opportunities as well as offering hands-on demonstrations of the skilled trades and other professions.

The beautiful community of Erinsville is hosting music outdoors at the Lakeview Tavern on Saturday, August 18th from 3:30 to 6:30.  A talented local lineup includes:

3:30 to 4:30- Barry Lovegrove and "himself" playing old and new and some jazz too.

4:30 to 5:30- Amy Gillan & Bruce McConnell "The River String Band" playing bluegrass & blues.

5:30 to 6:30- Sheila Bedard and "The Girlz" singing all the songs they love especially for you!

From music on Amherst Island and dinosaurs in Indian River, to tours of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s labs in Chalk River, there is plenty to do this weekend in Ontario East.

You can check out events here:

Lennox and Addington

Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Ontario plays host to thousands of festivals and events each year in every corner of the province. These dynamic events not only contribute to the quality and diversity of community life, but they also provide significant opportunities for economic activity and tourism leading to increased employment, tourism visits and spending, and infrastructure development.