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Post-secondary students protest Ford government OSAP changes, tuition hikes
Thousands of students brandishing signs that state “Hands Off Our Education!” marched across a swath of campuses to draw attention to an “attack on education."
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Police search for 3rd suspect in Mississauga arsons that sent 18 to hospital
The two fires happened in an apartment building in September and resulted in injuries to a police officer and a firefighter.
Doug Ford ‘all in’ on ending seasonal time changes if Quebec, eastern U.S. agree
The discussion about ending seasonal time changes has been revived for Ontario as several provinces and territories all opted to keep daylight time this year.
Ford says OSAP auditors will clear low-risk career colleges first; no timeline given
Career college students say they don't know how they will pay their rent and living expenses, let alone tuition, without their OSAP funding that had been previously approved.
Doug Ford says he did ‘cartwheels’ after seeing U.S. midterm election results
As soon as the newly elected U.S. officials are sworn in at the end of January, Ford said he’s directing his ministers to head down to Washington, D.C.
Ford government to approve AI data centres ‘sooner rather than later’ amid moratorium calls
Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli said the government has been receiving "lots of proposals" for new projects, but wouldn't offer a timeline for when they'll be greenlit.
‘Always expecting more’: Ford government pushes back against Toronto’s new deal bid
Despite Chow’s renewed push, however, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy indicated the province is not opening the door to talks on any renewed new deal.
‘They buy because it’s easy’: Legal shops want more than enforcement to fight illegal pot
Though the Ford government says it’s planning to introduce new measures to crack down on illicit cannabis sales, legal retailers are questioning why it took eight years following legalization for enforcement tools…
Man dead in ‘chaotic’ Richmond Hill fire that resulted in homes, vehicles ablaze
It was a “chaotic scene” with three cars fully engulfed in flames between the two houses that were also ablaze, fire crews told reporters Wednesday.
Toddler in critical condition after group of children struck by vehicle in Oshawa
Police said the children were walking in the area of Ryerson Crescent and Sheridan Way with a daycare worker when they were all struck.
New poll shows deadlock between Chow and Bradford days before Toronto election
Several polls put candidate Bradford slightly ahead of Chow, while others still place her ahead of Bradford, indicating there is no clear favourite, according to research firms.
Chow and Bradford neck-and-neck with days left in Toronto mayoral election campaign
As the race is in its final stretch, Bradford and Chow are shoring up their main talking points with the goal of moving the needle to their benefit.
Mother of First Nation woman who couldn’t get medical transport and died seeks reform
The 31-year-old mother of three from Fort Severn First Nation died on Sept. 8, weeks after asking people on social media to seek action in case of her death.
Ontario public-sector unions push province for workplace AI safeguards
Local bargaining units are being told to investigate how AI is showing up in workplaces and to identify potential risks.
Stiles unavailable to canvas for Chow as Toronto election enters final week
Marit Stiles's unavailability to support Chow on the ground comes at a moment when the incumbent Toronto mayor is locked in a tight race with opponent Brad Bradford.
Stellantis workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike mandate
Unifor said Monday that 97.3 per cent of members who participated in a vote over the weekend are in favour of authorizing a strike if needed.
Police identify suspect van after caregiver, 60, left to die on side of road in Vaughan
The woman from Richmond Hill was travelling to her job as a live-in caregiver when she was hit. Her body laid on the side of the road for two days before a…
Toronto 18 ringleader no longer shows signs of extremism, granted full parole: board
The board’s decision comes two decades after the dismantling of the homegrown plot that shocked the country and shifted public discourse around terrorism.
Environment Canada issues overnight frost advisory for Toronto
The agency issued a yellow warning Friday morning and said “freezing temperatures are expected tonight into Saturday morning.”
Police investigating ‘suspicious’ fire at abandoned Toronto building
Crews arrived and found a "fully involved" fire that was quickly upgraded to a three-alarm blaze, said Fire Capt. Bill Papakonstantinou.
Six puppies ‘in distress’ rescued by police in Hamilton
Officers arrived and located eight puppies that "appeared severely undernourished." Several were unresponsive and one was dead.
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