September 29, 2026 -
News
The College will be closed for regular business tomorrow, September 30, 2026, to observe Orange Shirt Day, the National Day of Remembrance for victims of Indian Residential Schools in Canada
September 28, 2026 -
News
The COO is currently accepting applications from Registered Opticians to serve as Professional Appointees. Professional Appointees sit on College committees and make important recommendations and decisions relating to areas such as registration, quality assurance, standards of practice, and investigations.
September 25, 2026 -
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College elections concluded Thursday, September 24, at noon. We are pleased to announce our three incoming Members who will join the Board effective January 1, 2027:
September 16, 2026 -
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COO Board Elections are now open! To cast your vote, log in to the registrant portal and click on the green ‘Vote Now’ button. This will direct you to the candidate information pages, and then to the page where you can vote.
September 16, 2026 -
News
Join us on September 28 at 9:40 on YouTube for the COO's board meeting.
September 2, 2026 -
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New registrants are invited to an information session where we will introduce you to our team and review key annual requirements.
July 13, 2026 -
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This fall, Registrants will vote to elect Registered Opticians to the COO’s Board of Directors.
July 8, 2026 -
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The College is considering a new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiative and we want your input before moving forward.
July 2, 2026 -
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We are excited to launch the redesigned College of Opticians of Ontario’s YouTube channel
June 30, 2026 -
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Recently, the College honoured Noreen Mary Allen and Shirley Louise Snelgrove for their dedication and contributions to the profession by granting them Legacy Retired Opticians status in Memoriam.
