New Senate group forms to push regional interests in a fractured Parliament
OTTAWA — Canada’s Senate took another step Monday in its evolution toward a less partisan chamber of sober second thought as 11 senators banded together to form a new independent caucus...
Youth not employed or in school face poorer mental, physical health: study
OTTAWA — A new study is offering what it calls a rare look at the health and psychological impacts endured by Canadian youth who are not working, training or studying.
The Statistics Canada...
Help line launched for caregivers in Ontario as survey shows increasing stress
TORONTO — Family caregivers in Ontario now have a help line if they’re needing respite, a support group or information on issues including tax...
Cellphone restrictions in Ontario classrooms go into effect Monday
TORONTO — New restrictions on the use of cellphones in classrooms across Ontario go into effect Monday.
The directive says students can only use personal...
China cancels ban on shipments of pork, beef products from Canada
OTTAWA — The Chinese government has removed a months-long ban on Canadian pork and beef products that hit farmers hard when it arrived in the midst...
Ontario government to provide annual fall economic statement today
TORONTO — Ontario is releasing its fall economic statement this afternoon amid concerns of potential cuts.
Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives have said the key fiscal update will detail...
Sutton Legion Unveils Memorial Mural
By: Ewa Chwojko-Srawley
"We shall never forget their sacrifice," declared Wayne Erison, President of the Sutton Royal Canadian Legion Branch 356, in his emotional address...
Ontario public elementary teachers vote 98 percent in favour of strike
TORONTO — Public elementary teachers and education workers in Ontario have voted 98 per cent in favour of a strike, the union representing them said Friday,...
YRP Charge 35-year-old Georgina Man After Jewish Centre in Keswick Vandalized
By: Mike Anderson
York Regional Police have charged a 35-year-old Georgina man with mischief after a religious structure located at the Chabad Jewish Centre of...
Long-term care waiting lists will grow despite the addition of new beds: FAO
TORONTO — The Ontario government’s plan to add 15,000 new beds to the long-term care system won’t be enough to stop wait lists from...
