Dispensing During the Second Wave
On November 23rd, the College of Opticians of Ontario released a statement regarding Opticianry and lockdowns
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COVID-19-Related Ban on Commercial Evictions Extended
The Ford government today introduced amendments to the Commercial Tenancies Act to extend the ban on the eviction of commercial tenants...
Inside Optics 2020 Recap
On Sunday April 19th Canadian Opticianry history was made. Inside Optics, Canada’s largest optician’s event, presented by the Ontario...
Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy Opens For Applications, Monday, April 27
Some time ago the federal government announced "CEWS", but the program wasn't passed by Parliament until April 20. The CRA portal will...
Keep Your Glasses Clean
Eyeglasses, when worn regularly, are constantly exposed to germs, bacteria and viruses. Contagious illnesses such as conjunctivitis and...
A Message From Lorne Kashin OOA Executive Director
Dear Fellow Ontario Opticians The OOA has been hearing from many of you about concerns around the mixed messages coming from all...
URGENT & IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR MEMBERS REGARDING NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Yesterday, the World Health Organisation announced that COVID-19 had reached " pandemic " status. The Ontario government is expected soon...
Student Night and Job Fair 2020 | Recap
On Friday March 6 the Ontario Opticians Association (OOA)and the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC) held their annual Student Night...
Ministry of Health Memo on Coronavirus
Read the Ministry memo and download 'Wash your hands' promo.
FOCUS NEWSLETTER | WINTER 2019
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2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS
Do you have what it takes to serve on the Board of Directors for the OOA, leading the strategic direction of the Association and making...
OOA Fall Events A Big Hit!
Fall 2017 saw two successful professional learning events offered to Ontario Opticians and industry vendors. OOA Professional Learning...
Inside Optics 2019 Recap
Happy Healthy Vision Month! Inside Optics 2019 To celebrate the start of this important month for opticians, we’re looking back at our...
Court Of Appeal For Ontario Releases Decision On Clearly Case
The Court Of Appeal For Ontario has ruled that Clearly can continue selling prescription eyewear online in Ontario. The Ontario...
2018 Year in Review
2018 was a great year for OOA events! We learned from amazing speakers, connected with suppliers at the largest trade shows for...
OOA Response to Competition Bureau Report – Online Dispensing of Eyewear
The Competition Bureau recently published an article advocating for provincial governments and regulators to provide greater access to...
Another Successful Seneca Trade Show!
By: Yasmeen Syed,RO Held January 29th from 3 – 7 pm at the Newnham Campus in Toronto; students, faculty, school administrators,...
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