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    Dispensing During the Second Wave

    Dispensing During the Second Wave

    On November 23rd, the College of Opticians of Ontario released a statement regarding Opticianry and lockdowns
    COVID-19-Related Ban on Commercial Evictions Extended

    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 f...
    Inside Optics 2020 Recap

    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 Opt...
    Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy Opens For Applications, Monday, April 27

    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 op...
    Keep Your Glasses Clean

    Keep Your Glasses Clean

    Eyeglasses, when worn regularly, are constantly exposed to germs, bacteria and viruses. Contagious illnesses such as conjunctivitis and o...
    A Message From Lorne Kashin 
OOA Executive Director

    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 directio...
    URGENT & IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR MEMBERS REGARDING NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

    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

    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 an...
    Ministry of Health Memo on Coronavirus

    Ministry of Health Memo on Coronavirus

    Read the Ministry memo and download 'Wash your hands' promo.
    FOCUS NEWSLETTER | WINTER 2019

    FOCUS NEWSLETTER | WINTER 2019

    READ THE LATESST EDITION OF THE ONTARIO OPTICIANS ASSOCIATION'S NEWSLETTER TO CAP OFF 2019!! View our Past Editions.

    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 a...
    OOA Fall Events A Big Hit!

    OOA Fall Events A Big Hit!

    Fall 2017 saw two successful professional learning events offered to Ontario Opticians and industry vendors. OOA Professional Learning Ot...
    Inside Optics 2019 Recap

    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 ma...
    Court Of Appeal For Ontario Releases Decision On Clearly Case

    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 Optician...
    2018 Year in Review

    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 opticians...
    OOA Response to Competition Bureau Report – Online Dispensing of Eyewear

    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 on...
    Another Successful Seneca Trade Show!

    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, associa...
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