Ontario News
Sharp increase in number of opioid deaths, ER visits in Ontario
TORONTO — The number of opioid-related deaths and emergency department visits continued to rise in Ontario in the first three months of this year, the latest government...
Ontario doing away with pot shop lottery system, looks to add more stores
TORONTO — Ontario’s legal cannabis retail scene will become better equipped to compete with the black market starting next month, the government said Thursday...
Some Ontario high school teachers hold one-day strike which affects nine boards
TORONTO — High school students at nine Ontario school boards will be out of class today as their teachers hold a one-day strike to protest...
Ontario spending could fall far short of demand in health, education: watchdog
TORONTO — There is a “significant risk” that the Progressive Conservative government’s spending plan will fall $5 billion short of what’s needed for health...
Ontario high schools re-open as teachers return to class after one-day strike
Ontario’s public high school teachers are expected to be back in class today following a one-day strike.
But the union representing them says Wednesday’s walkout could be...
Ontario introduces bill to protect farmers from animal rights activists
TORONTO — New legislation introduced Monday in Ontario would create so-called “animal protection zones” with increased fines for trespassing — a move applauded by farmers but roundly criticized by...
Ford, Moe and Higgs to announce deal on development of small nuclear reactors
TORONTO — Three of Canada’s premiers will announce Sunday a plan to fight climate change by working together on small nuclear reactors, a company that’s developing...
Ontario auditor general assesses green energy cancellation costs as reasonable
TORONTO — Ontario’s auditor general has looked at the government’s $231 million estimate of the cost of cancelling green energy contracts and deemed it...
Hiking carbon tax to $210 cheapest way to hit Canada’s climate targets: commission
OTTAWA — The Ecofiscal Commission says quadrupling Canada’s carbon price by 2030 is the easiest and most cost-effective way for the country to meet its...
Ontario government introduces bill to update rules for realtors
TORONTO — The Ontario government has introduced a bill to update regulations for realtors that includes new enforcement tools, rules on business structures, and more disclosure of...
