Ont. school board warns that coronavirus concerns veer into anti-Chinese racism
An Ontario school board is warning parents to not make assumptions about the new coronavirus that could stoke xenophobia and racism against the Chinese community.
Officials with the York...
Leaders pay tribute, MPs call for justice for Canadians who died on Flight PS752
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has paid tribute in the House of Commons to those who died on the Ukraine International Airlines passenger...
Gov’t wasting billions on ‘failed’ projects through outsourcing, says union
OTTAWA — One of Canada’s biggest civil service unions says outsourcing of work that could be done by government employees is costing taxpayers billions...
Lawson feels time is now for single-event sports wagering in Canada
TORONTO — Jim Lawson firmly believes the time is now for single-event sports wagering in Canada.
The issue gained some traction during last fall’s federal election,...
Elementary teachers plan provincewide walkout, more rotating strikes
TORONTO — Ontario’s public elementary teachers are planning a provincewide strike on Feb. 6 and ramping up rotating strikes, with no signs of movement in...
Experts weigh in on protecting against new coronavirus
TORONTO — As Canadian health officials treat Canada’s first diagnosed case of a new type of coronavirus spreading around the world, doctors are repeatedly stressing...
NDP to put forward private member’s bill on making national pharmacare a reality
OTTAWA — The New Democrats are planning to bring forward legislation to implement a national, universal pharmacare program.
NDP House Leader Peter Julian is set to...
Royal Canadian Legion expels members for wearing unearned military commendations
OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Legion says it has taken a landmark decision to expel two members for wearing military commendations they did not...
Georgina man arrested for Sutton break-ins: YRP
By: Mike Anderson
James Taylor, 38, was arrested on January 22 for a string of break and enters, including those that occurred in Sutton on...
Lake Simcoe phosphorus levels trending higher: LSRCA Report
By: Mike Anderson
A recent report from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) states that Lake Simcoe's phosphorous loads spiked at 131 tonnes in...
