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  • 11 May 2021 9:30 PM | Anonymous

    Our online Annual General Meeting by Zoom will take place on Saturday June 5th at 10am, followed by a book reading by Nick Adams from "Archaeology Life In the Trenches: It Ain't All Gold Masks and Crystal Skulls". 

    And that's not all! The AGM will be followed by our 'Ask An Expert' session on Land Registration: From Petition to Patent and Beyond with Nadine Kopp from noon til 2pm!

    The *preregistration signup link* will be emailed directly to all current APA Ontario members.

    If you would like to register and can't find your email invitation, just drop a line to members@apaontario.ca or visit the event page here.



  • 11 May 2021 9:24 PM | Anonymous

    Join us for the evening on Wednesday May 26th for Nick Gromoff's session to learn more about the coinage and monetary system of Pre-confederation Ontario! 

    Check out the details here.

     

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    Next Up!  Land Registration: From Petition to Patent and Beyond with Nadine Kopp on Saturday June 5th from noon to 2pm (immediately following the late morning AGM)

  • 08 Apr 2021 11:41 AM | Anonymous

    Excerpt from CTV News:

    "The stay-at-home order, which by law allows people to only leave their home for essential reasons, goes into effect as of 12:01 a.m. on April 8.

    Ford said the stay-at-home order will be very similar to the one that was put into effect in January, with a few exceptions.

    This is the second time Ontario has been placed under a stay-at-home order.

    Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about the stay-at-home order:

    How long will the stay-at-home order be in effect?

    Ontario will be under a provincewide stay-at-home order for at least 28 days, which is until May 6. 

    The order can be extended if the government deems it necessary. 

    What is considered an essential trip?

    The Ontario government admitted during the first stay-at-home order back in January they can't determine what is essential for every person in the province.

    They provided a list of categories people should consider before leaving their home, which include food, health-care services (including medication and vaccines), exercise, or work when someone’s job can't be done at home.

    Here's a more detailed list of what the Ontario government considers essential.

    ... (more in original article)...

    What are the rules for the construction industry?

    According to the government, construction activities or projects and related supporting services, including demolition and land surveying, are allowed."

    Full article found here.

  • 27 Mar 2021 1:00 PM | Anonymous

    APA Ontario brings you a new series of 'Ask An Expert' online sessions for 2021, the first one focused on Historic Period artifacts and features.

    A casual format for peers to chat, compare finds and interpretations, and for everyone to learn a little something they didn't know before!

    Keep an eye on our Upcoming Events tab for the next session -- they are all free to members!

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  • 10 Mar 2021 9:08 AM | Anonymous

    Our list of members' publications is growing!

    Visit APA's Online Store to check out current and upcoming titles.

    Learn more about APA's Occasional Paper Series and about some of APA's members who are spotlighting Ontario's archaeology and history!

    If you are an APA Ontario member, send us info about your titles so we can help spread the word about your publications.



  • 25 Feb 2021 11:47 AM | Anonymous

    Friendly reminder to all members to consider which of APA's member awards would support your path:

    * Student Bursary Awards for part-time and full-time students: March 15th

    Reserve Lands Research AwardApril 1st

    * Radiocarbon Date Merit Award: April 30th

    ...contact Cathy, APA's Administrative Secretary, at members@apaontario.ca with any questions :)

  • 05 Feb 2021 11:17 AM | Anonymous

    Ratification of new calibration curves:

    As you may have heard, or noticed in your reports as of late, the international radiocarbon community has officially ratified the new calibration curves: IntCal20, SHCal20, and Marine20. 

    Wondering how this may affect your radiocarbon dates?  Read more on the A.E. Lalonde Lab tab.


  • 16 Jan 2021 8:13 AM | Anonymous

    Head to APA's Covid-19 tab to find information and quick links about:

    - the province's Stay-at-Home order

    - the new Small Business Grant

    - compliance and enforcement of the Stay-at-Home order

  • 21 Dec 2020 3:01 PM | Anonymous

    The Province of Ontario will switch to shutdown procedures on December 26th.  Details can be found at news.ontario.ca, and other covid-19 related news and information relevant to our profession can be found in one place at APA's Covid-19 tab for members.

  • 17 Dec 2020 2:55 PM | Anonymous

    A little lighthearted news from the Province today...

    Statement

    Ontario Declares Santa Claus an Essential Service

    December 17, 2020

    Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement on Santa Claus' annual delivery of gifts:

    "As children across Ontario count down the days to Christmas with excitement, I want to reassure all the boys and girls out there that Santa is still coming this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic.  

    As Premier, I have officially designated Santa Claus as an essential service provider and authorized to deliver toys, treats and good cheer to the children of Ontario. I have also designated the Elves' Toy Workshop as an essential manufacturing business and authorized to supply Santa Claus with toys and gifts. Finally, Santa's Reindeer, including Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph, are proclaimed essential transportation service providers and permitted to pull Santa's sleigh across every part of Ontario.

    Santa and his reindeer have one of the most essential jobs of all, delivering toys to all the good children in Ontario and around the world every Christmas Eve. While this Christmas is different than any other, Santa is taking every safety precaution necessary and will continue to make his rounds.

    I would like to thank Santa Claus, the elves, reindeer and all of Ontario's essential workers this holiday season. From nurses to construction workers, personal care workers to grocery store clerks and so many other essential workers, we are grateful for the hard work you have done all year long.  

    From my family to yours, I want to wish everyone a healthy and safe Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season!"

     
     
     
     
     

    CONTACTS

    Ivana Yelich
    Premier’s Office
    Ivana.Yelich@ontario.ca

    Office of the Premier
    http://www.ontario.ca/premier


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