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Ontario set to introduce omnibus labour legislation, including right to disconnect
TORONTO — Ontario is set to introduce legislation proposing a host of measures for workers, including right-to-disconnect policies.
Labour Minister Monte McNaughton said he doesn't...
Keswick Walmart employee tests positive for COVID-19
By: Mike Anderson
An employee at the Keswick Walmart Superstore has tested positive for COVID-19.
York Region Public Health said the employee was tested for the...
Georgina Council approves emergency grants for struggling local businesses
By: Mike Anderson
On April 22, Georgina Council unanimously approved an emergency grant program for local businesses struggling to stay a float during the COVID-19...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford set to announce COVID-19 vaccine certificate this afternoon
TORONTO — Ontario is set to announce a highly anticipated COVID-19 vaccine certification system today.
Premier Doug Ford is scheduled to make the announcement this...
Ontario takes step to bring all-day, two-way GO service to Greater Golden Horseshoe
The Ontario government says it is one step closer to bringing two-way, all-day commuter train service to the Greater Golden Horseshoe region that includes...
Remembrance: WW2 veteran Jim Parks recalls landing at Juno Beach
By Mike Anderson
Private Jim Parks was 19 when he landed at Juno Beach on June 6, 1944, with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles (RWRs).
He joined...
Legions begin fundraising to save branches as financial challenges mount
TORONTO — A number of Royal Canadian Legion branches across the country have launched online fundraising efforts to keep their doors open after suffering...
Ontario reports 326 new cases of COVID-19, 19 new deaths related to virus
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 326 new cases of COVID-19 and 19 new deaths related to the virus.
The province now has a total of...
Ontario looking into lower price plan for overnight electricity use
Ontario is looking into offering a lower price plan for overnight electricity use.
Energy Minister Todd Smith is expected to announce details this morning, following...
Trudeau cites U.S. as culprit in PPE problems, insists deliveries will happen
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is acknowledging that Canada has been having problems with incomplete or non-existent deliveries of critical supplies for its fight...
