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April 28, 2022 - News

Masks Required in Dispensaries until at least June 11

While restrictions on masking are easing in most settings, the provincial government still requires health care settings such as optical dispensaries to continue the use of appropriate face coverings until at least June 11, 2022.

April 26, 2022 - News

Share your Feedback by Completing the 2022 Registrant Survey!

We want to hear from you. The College is inviting opticians to complete a survey to provide feedback to the Board on current trends in the practice environment.

April 5, 2022 - News

Share Your Feedback on Proposed Registration By-Law Changes

The College of Opticians of Ontario is inviting stakeholders of the College to provide feedback about proposed changes to the College by-laws relating to: 1) Fees for a new inactive class of registration 2) Professional Liability Insurance

March 22, 2022 - News

March 21: Masks are Still Required in Dispensaries

Eyecare and the dispensing of eyeglasses and contact lenses falls under the umbrella of health care services. As such, your care and safety are of paramount concern to your Optician.

February 18, 2022 - News

Attend the Board Meeting on YouTube, March 1

We invite you to join the next virtual Board of Directors meeting on YouTube on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, from 9:45 am to 3:05 pm

December 22, 2021 - News

Renew Your Registration

Login to the Registrant Portal on the homepage of the College's website to complete your renewal before December 31 to avoid late fees.

December 22, 2021 - News

College Holiday Hours

Please be aware that the College is closed on the following days:

November 29, 2021 - News

Attend the Board Meeting on YouTube, December 6

We invite you to join the next virtual Board of Directors meeting on YouTube on Monday, December 6, 2021, from 10:25, am to 4:00 pm

September 29, 2021 - News

Observe National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

September 30, 2021, will mark Orange Shirt Day, the national day of remembrance for victims of Indian Residential Schools in Canada, and the first federal National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. While this will not be a statutory holiday in Ontario, the College has determined to designate this as a

September 16, 2021 - News

Attend the Board Meeting on YouTube, October 4

We invite you to join the next virtual Board of Directors meeting on YouTube on Monday, October 4, 2021, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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