Ontario News
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Ontario legislature resumes with new tone after longest break in nearly 25 years
TORONTO — Ontario’s legislature returned Monday from an extended summer break, with politicians on their best behaviour in a delicate detente following a divisive...
Ontario government closes door on possible amalgamations following review
TORONTO — Municipalities should be allowed to decide how best to handle their own regional affairs, the Ontario government said Friday as it assured local...
Ford congratulates Trudeau on election win, says he’s ready to work together
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s ready to work with the newly re-elected Liberal government in Ottawa.
Ford issued a statement Tuesday morning...
