Georgina Passes Bylaw to Regulate Airbnb “Party Palaces.”
By: Mike Anderson
After several years of handwringing, consultant’s reports and resident’s complaints, town council finally passed a bylaw on October 9th that licenses...
Ontario autism expert panel recommends some caps on services
TORONTO — Ontario’s autism program should focus on early intervention but also include funding caps on services for children and youth to ensure it...
Health minister urges Ontarians to get flu shots
TORONTO — Health Minister Christine Elliott is urging Ontarians to get their flu shots, saying that last year 5,000 people in the province were...
Ontario to roll out animal cruelty enforcement squad in January
TORONTO — A specialized team of provincial inspectors would enforce animal cruelty laws in Ontario under new legislation introduced on Tuesday.
Solicitor General Sylvia Jones said the...
Police investigate vandalism of structure on property of Georgina synagogue
GEORGINA, Ont. — Police north of Toronto say they’re investigating an incident of vandalism at a synagogue in Georgina, Ont.
York Regional Police say the...
Anti-carbon tax gas stickers staying: Rickford
TORONTO — Anti-carbon tax stickers will stay up on gas pumps as “a matter of transparency” while Ontario continues its court fight against the federal levy, the...
Participaction report card gives Canadian adults an F for physical activity
TORONTO — It’s not just kids who get too much screen time and too little physical activity — adults are falling short, too.
That’s according to...
Democrats can learn from slim Liberal win to beat Trump: ex-Obama envoy Heyman
OTTAWA — Barack Obama’s former Canadian envoy says divided Democrats in his party can learn important lessons from Justin Trudeau’s slim election victory in...
Justin Trudeau to meet with Gov. Gen. Payette today to form a government
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to meet with Gov. Gen. Julie Payette at Rideau Hall today to confirm that he intends to...
Canada has shown ‘uneven progress’ on gender equality, says new report
OTTAWA — Canada will be years past celebrating its tricentennial before the country can close the economic gap between men and women if things...
