Ontario News
Ontario Liberals promise handgun ban, offer few details
TORONTO — An Ontario Liberal government would ban handguns across the province in its first year in office, party leader Steven Del Duca announced...
Financial watchdog says Ontario on track to balance budget by 2023-24
TORONTO — Ontario is currently on the path to balance by next year, the province's fiscal watchdog said Tuesday, but it could well take...
Ontario creating ‘tidal wave’ of COVID-19 cases: Dr. Peter Juni
TORONTO — If Ontarians wear masks indoors for another few weeks a "tidal wave" of COVID-19 cases could quickly recede, a top scientific adviser...
Ontario to soon offer fourth doses to 60+: Health Minister
Ontario plans to soon start offering fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines to residents aged 60 and older, the province's health minister said Tuesday as...
Ontario government introduces legislation to temporarily cut gas, fuel taxes
TORONTO — Ontario plans to temporarily reduce taxes on gas and diesel, but it will only take effect after the June provincial election.
The Progressive...
Ontario promises October minimum wage increase to $15.50
TORONTO — Ontario's minimum wage is set to increase by 50 cents this fall, the Progressive Conservative government announced Tuesday, though the raise won't...
Some Ontario public health officials warn of COVID-19 increases, advise masking
TORONTO — Top health officials in some Ontario regions are advising residents to keep wearing masks in light of rising COVID-19 trends.
Dr. Vera Etches,...
Ontario government introduces bill meant to increase housing supply
TORONTO — Ontario introduced legislation Wednesday to streamline approval processes in a bid to boost the province's housing supply but the bill lacked key...
Ontario parties, stakeholders react to federal Liberal-NDP confidence and supply deal
TORONTO — Ontario's Liberals and New Democrats say the confidence-and-supply agreement between their federal counterparts demonstrates that voters want politicians to work together and...
SickKids to receive three more pediatric cancer patients, their families from Ukraine
Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children says it is expecting the arrival of three more pediatric cancer patients from Ukraine.
In a statement released Tuesday afternoon,...
