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Toronto
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4 days ago

Municipalities hit by Ontario ice storm turn to province for recovery money | CBC News

Ontario municipalities impacted by an ice storm have until Monday to request provincial recovery funds for cleanup costs.
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5 days ago

Ontario plans to sell parts of Wasaga Beach. Environmentalists decry 'awful precedent' | CBC News

Environmental advocates warn that Ontario's decision to transfer parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park for tourism could set an awful precedent for future provincial park disposals.
Toronto
#measles
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2 months ago

Ontario measles cases up by 140 this week, province's top doctor says | CBC News

Measles cases in Ontario have surged by 140, leading to significant public health efforts to increase vaccination awareness, especially in unvaccinated communities.
Coronavirus
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3 months ago

Ontario reports over 100 new measles cases, bringing total to 925 | CBC News

Measles cases in Ontario have reached 925, with unvaccinated infants and children predominantly affected.
Public health
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1 month ago

A massive outbreak has made Ontario the measles epicentre of the western hemisphere

Canada faces a serious measles outbreak, risking its elimination status due to a large number of unvaccinated cases.
The outbreak has seen a concerning connection to fatalities and serious health impacts on vulnerable infants.
Toronto
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2 weeks ago

'Right back in the hole': Ontario jails release thousands into homelessness each year, report finds | CBC News

Lack of transitional support from jails contributes to homelessness for released inmates.
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2 weeks ago

Ontario supports for auto industry leave small businesses in the lurch, says new report | CBC News

Ontario's existing programs for auto businesses fail to adequately support small businesses facing tariff impacts.
#first-nations
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2 weeks ago
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9 Ontario First Nations to speak Wednesday after challenging federal, provincial bills | CBC News

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2 months ago
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Ontario First Nations leaders warn of 'conflict on the ground' if controversial Bill 5 passes | CBC News

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2 weeks ago
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9 Ontario First Nations to speak Wednesday after challenging federal, provincial bills | CBC News

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2 months ago
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Ontario First Nations leaders warn of 'conflict on the ground' if controversial Bill 5 passes | CBC News

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2 weeks ago

Beer Store to close 10 more locations across Ontario | CBC News

Ten Beer Store locations across Ontario will close on September 14, marking a significant reduction in retail presence.
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2 weeks ago

Man charged after passenger falls overboard and dies | CBC News

A 21-year-old boater faces charges after a passenger fell overboard on Weslemkoon Lake, resulting in the passenger's death.
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2 weeks ago

A Deep Dive into Duron Ontario Ltd.'s Construction Career

Duron Ontario Ltd. is a leading construction company founded in 1959, known for its quality work and industry innovation.
#wildfires
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2 weeks ago
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First planes carrying wildfire evacuees from northwestern Ontario head to Toronto area | CBC News

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1 month ago
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Much of Ontario under air quality warnings amid wildfire smoke: Environment Canada | CBC News

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2 months ago
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Wildfire evacuees from 2 Ontario First Nations to shelter in Toronto, Barrie | CBC News

Wildfire evacuees from two First Nations in Ontario are being relocated due to approaching fires.
Community leaders declared emergencies and initiated evacuations for vulnerable groups.
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2 months ago
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Wildfire season has begun. Some say more civilians should be trained to fight them | CBC News

Increasing civilian participation as wildfire response volunteers could enhance disaster response capabilities.
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2 weeks ago
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First planes carrying wildfire evacuees from northwestern Ontario head to Toronto area | CBC News

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1 month ago
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Much of Ontario under air quality warnings amid wildfire smoke: Environment Canada | CBC News

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2 months ago
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Wildfire season has begun. Some say more civilians should be trained to fight them | CBC News

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2 weeks ago

2 people charged in New Tecumseth, Ont., missing persons case now deemed homicide: OPP | CBC News

Two New Tecumseth residents face charges in the homicide case of Derek Perry, who was reported missing on July 17, 2023, after a two-year investigation.
Toronto
#bike-lanes
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3 weeks ago
Toronto

Court rejects Ford government's appeal of injunction stopping it from removing bike lanes | CBC News

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3 weeks ago
Toronto

Court rejects Ford government's appeal of injunction stopping it from removing bike lanes | CBC News

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3 weeks ago

Teen cyclist charged in collision with vehicle in Vaughan, Ont., police say | CBC News

A 17-year-old cyclist, charged after colliding with a vehicle while riding the wrong way in a bike lane, was treated for minor injuries.
Toronto
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3 weeks ago

Ontario Premier signs agreement with Alberta to build Ring of Fire railway | CBC News

Agreements signed between Ontario and Alberta to build a railway and enhance trade in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region.
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3 weeks ago

Ontario police associations launch recruiting campaign amid staffing shortage | CBC News

Ontario police associations are launching a recruitment campaign to address staffing shortages and improve public safety.
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3 weeks ago

Heat warning for southern Ontario expected to end Sunday night: Environment Canada | CBC News

Southern Ontario faces extreme heat with temperatures reaching mid 30s and a humidex feeling like 40 C.
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1 month ago

Privacy commissioner reviewing reported Ontario Health atHome data breach

The data breach affecting Ontario Health atHome has raised serious concerns as it reportedly exposed personal health information for at least 200,000 home-care patients.
Privacy professionals
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1 month ago

Ontario to allow alcohol on Pedal Pubs starting in July | CBC News

Ontario will allow alcohol service on pedal pubs starting July 1 to stimulate tourism and support local businesses.
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1 month ago

Ombudsman sounds alarm about 'growing state of crisis' in Ontario jails | CBC News

"While much of our work addresses concerns around service delivery, many of the issues that we encounter go far beyond mere inefficiencies. They raise profound questions about fundamental human rights."
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#healthcare
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1 month ago
Canada news

U.S. doctors, nurses will be able to work in Ontario more easily through new fast-tracked process | CBC News

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1 month ago
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U.S. doctors, nurses will be able to work in Ontario more easily through new fast-tracked process | CBC News

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1 month ago

Ontario announces $235M in funds to support primary health-care teams | CBC News

Ontario government allocates $235 million to enhance primary care access, aiming to connect 300,000 people to healthcare services this year.
Toronto startup
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1 month ago

After complaints about costs, Ontario proposes weakening incoming recycling rules | CBC News

Ontario's government aims to weaken recycling rules due to cost concerns from producers, risking increased landfill waste.
Environmental advocates cautioned that proposed changes may undermine recycling efforts and increase landfill dependency.
#housing-market
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1 month ago

Mother-daughter lawyers say it 'means everything' to be called to the bar together | CBC Radio

It's incredible to be experiencing becoming a lawyer at all, but to do it alongside my mother, who is my inspiration, means everything.
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Toronto
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1 month ago

1 dead in Highway 89 crash in Cookstown, OPP say | CBC News

A fatal collision occurred on Highway 89 in Cookstown, Ontario, prompting authorities to advise drivers to avoid the area.
#opioid-crisis
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1 month ago
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Despite 'massive shift' towards smoking over injection, Ontario has only 1 supervised drug inhalation space | CBC News

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1 month ago
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More than 2,200 died of opioids in Ontario last year as numbers trend downward: data | CBC News

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1 month ago
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Despite 'massive shift' towards smoking over injection, Ontario has only 1 supervised drug inhalation space | CBC News

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1 month ago
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More than 2,200 died of opioids in Ontario last year as numbers trend downward: data | CBC News

Retirement
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1 month ago

Striking workers at North York LTC home say replacement workers not providing quality service to seniors | CBC News

Replacement workers in long-term care are undermining striking personal care workers, providing inadequate care to seniors.
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1 month ago

Ford government used code words to make it 'unduly difficult' to search Greenbelt records: report | CBC News

"The Greenbelt-related appeals offer a clear example and cautionary tale about the consequences of inadequate recordkeeping. When key government decisions are not properly documented, transparency suffers, and with it, public trust."
UK politics
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1 month ago

Toronto woman accused of killing 3 people in 3 days fit to stand trial, judge rules | CBC News

Sabrina Kauldhar is deemed fit to stand trial for the murder charges against her.
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1 month ago

2 men drown after canoe capsizes in Sturgeon Lake, OPP say | CBC News

Wearing life-jackets or floatation devices is crucial to prevent boating fatalities.
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1 month ago

Toronto man still allowed to employ staff despite owing more than $1M in wages, fines | CBC News

A Toronto businessman was fined $410,000 for wage theft, but failed to pay, highlighting enforcement failures in Ontario's labor system.
#bill-5
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1 month ago
UK politics

Ford government to limit debate on controversial Bill 5, among other legislation | CBC News

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2 months ago
Canada news

Ontario NDP, Liberals successfully stall Bill 5 after filibustering until midnight Thursday | CBC News

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1 month ago
UK politics

Ford government to limit debate on controversial Bill 5, among other legislation | CBC News

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2 months ago
Canada news

Ontario NDP, Liberals successfully stall Bill 5 after filibustering until midnight Thursday | CBC News

#doug-ford
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2 months ago
Toronto startup

Ontario 2025 budget may not be balanced in face of U.S. tariffs, Ford suggests | CBC News

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3 months ago

Ford calls on Carney to fast-track Ontario resource projects after Liberal election win | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford emphasizes cooperation with Prime Minister Carney for economic development and infrastructure advancement post-election.
Toronto startup
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3 months ago

Ontario Premier Orders Review of Major Toronto Waterfront Lease

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is reviewing a lease agreement with Therme due to allegations of overstated experience.
The investigation reveals Therme's misrepresentations during the bidding process.
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2 months ago
Toronto startup

Ontario 2025 budget may not be balanced in face of U.S. tariffs, Ford suggests | CBC News

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3 months ago
Canada news

Ford calls on Carney to fast-track Ontario resource projects after Liberal election win | CBC News

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1 month ago

Ontario, Saskatchewan sign deal to reduce trade barriers, improve labour flow | CBC News

Ontario and Saskatchewan signed an MOU to reduce trade barriers amid U.S. tariffs impacting the Canadian economy.
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1 month ago

Highway 407 East now toll-free from Pickering to Clarington | CBC News

The Progressive Conservative government's decision to remove tolls from Highway 407 East aims to provide significant financial relief to daily commuters, saving them approximately $7,200 year-over-year.
Toronto
Toronto startup
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2 months ago

Toronto Catholic District School Board warns of 'dangerous' social media trends | CBC News

The Toronto Catholic District School Board warns of dangerous social media challenges that threaten student safety and school communities.
Toronto startup
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2 months ago

Some Ontario grocery stores question selling booze over empties deposit program | CBC News

Ontario grocery stores struggle to comply with alcohol container return program, threatening its future.
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2 months ago

Ontario MPPs to get raises after 16-year freeze; bill to establish new pension plan | CBC News

Ontario MPPs will see salary increases and reinstated pension plans, the first since 1993, supported by all legislative parties.
Toronto startup
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2 months ago

Ontario to give education minister power to more easily take over school boards | CBC News

Ontario is expanding the powers of the education minister to oversee school boards and require police presence in schools.
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2 months ago

Ontario teachers demand province increase education funding | CBC News

When you actually adjust it for inflation, it's pennies. But on top of that, we know that the needs in school are so much greater now than they used to be.
NYC parents
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2 months ago

4 teenagers, 1 man dead after multi-vehicle crash near London, police say | CBC News

Emergency crews responded around 4:30 p.m. to the crash northeast of London at Thorndale and Cobble Hills roads, Ontario Provincial Police said.
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#education
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2 months ago
Higher education

Ontario adding 2,600 teacher candidate spaces as it looks ahead of worsening shortage | CBC News

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2 months ago
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Ontario opposition grills Ford government over education spending as province audits 3 school boards | CBC News

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2 months ago
Higher education

Ontario adding 2,600 teacher candidate spaces as it looks ahead of worsening shortage | CBC News

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2 months ago
Toronto startup

Ontario opposition grills Ford government over education spending as province audits 3 school boards | CBC News

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2 months ago

Hundreds of unionized workers at WSIB walk off job in Toronto as union calls for better offer | CBC News

The union is pushing for a meaningful offer on critical issues such as workload, wages and workplace culture, which they believe the WSIB has neglected.
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Toronto
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2 months ago

SIU investigating after man, 50, shot by police in Collingwood | CBC News

Ontario's police watchdog is investigating an officer-involved shooting that injured a 50-year-old man in Collingwood.
Toronto
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2 months ago

2 charged in death of child in Ontario's Muskoka Region | CBC News

Two arrests made in the death of a child in Ontario after more than two years of investigation.
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2 months ago

Conservative MPP speaks out on Dresden landfill and premier trying to fast-track it | CBC News

People are angry and quite frankly, so am I. I deeply care for the people of Dresden. I went to school there, my kids went to school there.
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2 months ago

Ontario regulator charges GTA developer in connection with illegal sale of 453 homes | CBC News

An Ontario regulator has charged StateView Homes and its executives for the illegal sale of 453 homes.
Toronto Raptors
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2 months ago

Ford's former top staffer broke lobbying rules: integrity commissioner | CBC News

A former top staffer to Premier Doug Ford violated lobbying rules according to Ontario's integrity commissioner.
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2 months ago

Ontario to spend hundreds of millions to boost alcohol sector | CBC News

Ontario plans to invest $175 million to support its alcohol sector, benefiting grape farmers and local producers.
Agriculture
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2 months ago

2 MPPs want to create foodbelt to protect farmland, tariff-proof Ontario's agricultural industry | CBC News

Ontario needs a foodbelt to protect farmland and ensure food security amid potential U.S. tariffs.
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2 months ago

Ontario electricity produced with rising percentage of greenhouse-gas-emitting power | CBC News

"I think this is one of those key moments that is extremely upsetting and yet super predictable, which is that the energy planning and the poor decisions that get made five, eight years prior to that now are starting to show up in those supply mixes."
Canada news
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2 months ago

Ontario to remove tolls on part of Highway 407, make gas tax cut permanent | CBC News

The Ford government announced a permanent gas tax cut and removal of tolls from Highway 407, promising immediate financial relief for Ontario drivers.
Toronto
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2 months ago

Ford set to speak after Honda postpones Ontario EV supply chain | CBC News

"The company will continue to evaluate the timing and project progression as market conditions change," Honda Canada spokesperson Ken Chiu said in a statement Tuesday.
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#housing
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2 months ago
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Ontario to table new bill aimed at speeding up development of homes, roads and transit | CBC News

Ontario is introducing legislation to expedite home construction and reduce costs for developers in an effort to address the housing crisis.
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2 months ago
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Ontario aims to bolster new home building with push to cut costs, permits | CBC News

Ontario's housing minister is set to introduce legislation aimed at speeding up home construction and meeting housing goals.
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2 months ago

Ontario to table new bill aimed at speeding up development of homes, roads and transit | CBC News

Ontario is introducing legislation to expedite home construction and reduce costs for developers in an effort to address the housing crisis.
Toronto startup
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2 months ago

Ontario's unemployment reaches highest point in more than a decade, apart from COVID | CBC News

Ontario's unemployment rate rose to 7.8%, its highest since 2013, driven by manufacturing job losses and ongoing economic challenges.
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2 months ago

Ontario in 'critical time,' must speed up infrastructure projects, Ford says | CBC News

Ford emphasized the need for rapid progress on infrastructure projects amid challenges like U.S. tariffs, stating, 'We just want to get projects moving forward as quickly as possible.' He advocated for reducing lengthy environmental assessments and emphasized the importance of constructing essential facilities like 'roads and highways and hospitals and schools and bridges.'
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#measles-outbreak
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2 months ago
Public health

Health minister defends Ontario's response to worsening measles outbreak | CBC News

Health Minister defends vaccination efforts amid rising measles cases in Ontario.
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2 months ago
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Ontario measles outbreak adds 223 cases, grows to new regions | CBC News

Ottawa's first confirmed measles cases since 2019 signal a significant outbreak driven by unvaccinated individuals in Ontario.
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2 months ago

Advocates criticize Ontario bill to create zones where projects are exempt from laws | CBC News

We can be the wealthiest, richest, most prosperous sub-sovereign nation anywhere in the world if we get those critical minerals out of the ground.
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#tariffs
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2 months ago
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Ontario will 'suit up' to fight against possible 100% U.S. tariffs on films, minister says | CBC News

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2 months ago
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Ontario will 'suit up' to fight against possible 100% U.S. tariffs on films, minister says | CBC News

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3 months ago

Ontario considering shortening length of teachers' college, documents suggest | CBC News

The Ontario government is considering shortening teachers' college to tackle an educator shortage.
Toronto startup
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3 months ago

Ontario government wants to give police authority to search for, seize electronic tools used by car thieves | CBC News

Ontario government proposes legislation to allow police to seize keyless devices used in auto theft.
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3 months ago

Ford government's proposed new legislation would be 'catastrophic' for wildlife, environmental groups warn | CBC News

Environmental groups oppose Ontario's proposed Bill 5, fearing it will damage wildlife protections and weaken conservation efforts for endangered species.
Toronto startup
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3 months ago

Ontario to spend $750M on STEM programs at universities, colleges | CBC News

Ontario invests $750 million to enhance STEM education, creating 20,500 new spots annually.
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3 months ago

Ontario to table legislation that will speed up mine development | CBC News

Ontario is moving forward with legislation to accelerate mining development, significantly reducing environmental assessments which has raised concerns among First Nations regarding consent.
Toronto startup
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3 months ago

Ontario to loosen internal trade, remove barriers on alcohol and labour mobility | CBC News

Ontario is set to table legislation aimed at easing interprovincial trade, directly countering American tariffs and fostering economic unity across Canada.
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3 months ago

Honda considering moving some auto production out of Canada: Japanese report | CBC News

Honda may shift production from Canada due to U.S. tariff threats, but experts suggest this may be contingency planning.
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3 months ago

1 dead, 2 seriously injured after crash on Hwy. 401 in Scarborough | CBC News

A crash on Highway 401 in Scarborough resulted in one death and serious injuries to two passengers.
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3 months ago

Amid trade turmoil, Ontario government mulls sweeping overhaul of permits | CBC News

Ontario's government aims to reduce bureaucratic hurdles related to permits to enhance economic competitiveness.
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3 months ago

Key roadblock in Ontario's takeover of DVP and Gardiner Expressway could be cleared by end of year | CBC News

The results of the review will help inform future decisions about all aspects of the upload, including timeframes," Dakota Brasier said in a statement.
Toronto startup
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3 months ago

Ontario offers $11 billion in tax relief, rebates to businesses stung by U.S. tariffs | CBC News

The Ontario government is providing $11 billion in relief to businesses affected by U.S. tariffs, targeting support to save jobs and stabilize the economy.
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