Ontario News
Standardized tests for teachers don’t necessarily improve student scores: report
TORONTO — Giving teachers standardized tests often doesn’t lead to better outcomes for students, the agency tasked with developing a new math test for...
Ontario creates scholarships to honour of victims of Iran plane crash
TORONTO — Ontario is creating 57 new post-secondary scholarships to honour the victims of the Iran plane crash that left no survivors last week.
Premier...
Businesses ramp up COVID-19 precautions amid workplace cases
TORONTO — Businesses are ramping up their efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus after a string of cases cropped up at Canadian workplaces...
Ontario open to child care deal with federal Liberals, with some flexibility: Lecce
TORONTO — Ontario's education minister says his government is open to striking a deal on affordable child care with the federal Liberals if it...
Ontario government files carbon tax challenge with country’s top court
TORONTO — Ontario has filed a challenge against the carbon tax with the country’s top court, a move that comes days after Premier Doug...
Ontario’s top doctors ask government to reopen schools before other sectors
Ontario's regional public health officials are asking the government to prioritize opening schools before lifting other public health restrictions aimed at reducing high levels...
Ontario trumpets digital health strategy with video visits, online bookings
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliiott says in about two years, patients will be able to book more appointments online and review...
Ontario schools go remote, non-urgent surgeries paused, among other COVID measures
TORONTO — Ontario is moving school classes online, pausing non-urgent surgeries and imposing widespread business closures as part of its bid to slow the...
Ontario offering shots to all adults Tuesday, critics say hot spots need priority
TORONTO — Ontario said its COVID-19 hot spots will have enough vaccines to meet demand when all adults become eligible for shots this week,...
Third wave of COVID-19 reignites debate over paid sick days in Canada
TORONTO — The third wave of COVID-19 cases in Canada has reignited debate over sick days, with some calling on provinces to mandate paid...
