Category: Service Launches
Recent Launches Boost Coverage to More than Ninety Percent

With the latest launches of 211 in Ontario, the spread of service across the province is nearing completion, with more than 94 percent of Ontario households now having access to 211 telephone and website. On September 28, 211 service launched in Northern Ontario’s Kenora District; two days later, 211 arrived in Haldimand and Norfolk counties. London saw the launch of [...]

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Announcing the Launch of 211 in the District of Parry Sound

The District of Parry Sound Social Services Administration Board Annnounces the Launch of 211 in the District of Parry Sound

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211 Launches in Wellington County and the City of Guelph

211 service officially launched in the City of Guelph and the County of Wellington on September 14, 2011 at a gathering held in the Galleria of Guelph’s City Hall.

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London/Middlesex Launch of 211: October 21st

You are invited to the launch of 211 London-Middlesex. Please join us!

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211 is launching in Haldimand / Norfolk!
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Please join us for the launch of 211 in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties Friday September 30th Haldimand Launch 9:00 to 10:00 am Haldimand County Library Dunnville Branch 317 Chestnut Street Norfolk Launch 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Norfolk County Municipal Chambers 50 Colborne Street Simcoe Please confirm your attendance by September 28th to karen@informationniagara.com or 905-682-1900 ext. 292. Please indicate [...]

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211 Launches in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
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On May 19, 211 service was officially launched in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Earlier in the year, a trial service of 211 attracted several hundred calls, a number that is expected to rise dramatically over the next few years. “Within four years,” predicted Bill Morris, Executive Director of the Ontario 211 Service Corporation, “we’ll be looking [...]

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Breaking Down Barriers in Brantford and the County of Brant
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On June 15, 211 service was launched in the city of Brantford and the County of Brant. At the launch, which took place as part of the Brant United Way’s Annual General Meeting, the dignitaries who spoke were united in their enthusiasm for the positive effect that 211 is sure to have on the region’s residents. For many people, “finding [...]

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Empowering Community Residents in Waterloo Region

With the launch of 211 in Waterloo Region on May 6, area residents now have convenient access to information on the community and social services that are right for them. “It can be difficult for residents to find the information they need without investing large amounts of time and energy. Having a person actually there giving you answers can make [...]

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Local Information Key to Success for 211 Service in Lanark

The Community Information Centre of Ottawa will be providing service to the County, as it does for all areas serviced by the 613 area code.

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Forging Connections in Dufferin County

“Now we’re a 24-hour service. That’s the real beauty of it.” – Keith Palmer, Dufferin County Community Services Director

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