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Critics call for transparency a month after police boost presence on Toronto transit

Critics call for transparency a month after police boost presence on Toronto transit

Toronto police have been patrolling parts of the city's transit system in increased numbers for more than a month but critics say there's little information on the effectiveness on the move and it's unclear how long the costly measure will continue.
Ontario launches pilot project for children and youth with complex needs

Ontario launches pilot project for children and youth with complex needs

HAMILTON — Ontario is launching a pilot program at three children's hospitals to offer more services to kids with complex needs, such as developmental and intellectual disabilities and mental health concerns.
Ontario Principals Council defends staff at Toronto middle school accused of racism

Ontario Principals Council defends staff at Toronto middle school accused of racism

TORONTO — An organization representing staff accused of anti-Black racism at a Toronto elementary school is "confident" some of the allegations are false and warned against "destroying the reputations and lives of dedicated educators" before an inves
Ontario Provincial Police issue arrest warrant in abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri

Ontario Provincial Police issue arrest warrant in abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri

Ontario Provincial Police have identified and issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected in the abduction of a 37-year-old woman from an Ontario town.
Police say they are increasing their presence around six high schools after threats

Police say they are increasing their presence around six high schools after threats

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police in Peel Region say they are increasing their presence around six high schools that they say were named in shooting threats posted online last week. They say the schools also plan to enhance security measures on their grounds.
Ontario to be short 33,000 nurses and PSWs by 2028: financial watchdog

Ontario to be short 33,000 nurses and PSWs by 2028: financial watchdog

Ontario is projected to be short 33,000 nurses and personal support workers by 2028 and needs to spend billions more than planned to meet its health-sector expansion promises, the province's fiscal watchdog said Wednesday.
Ottawa turns to temporary shelters as city searches for permanent housing solutions

Ottawa turns to temporary shelters as city searches for permanent housing solutions

With pandemic-era temporary shelters still operating in Ottawa community centres, the city is looking to transition away from their use and find more permanent housing for vulnerable people.
Ontario looking 'closely' at B.C.'s free prescription contraception plan: Jones

Ontario looking 'closely' at B.C.'s free prescription contraception plan: Jones

TORONTO — Ontario's health minister says the province is looking "closely" at British Columbia's plan to make prescription contraception free. B.C.
Man accused of throwing gravel at Trudeau at 2021 campaign stop pleads guilty

Man accused of throwing gravel at Trudeau at 2021 campaign stop pleads guilty

LONDON, Ont. — An Ontario man accused of throwing gravel at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a September 2021 campaign stop has pleaded guilty to a charge of common assault. Shane Marshall of St. Thomas, Ont.
Ontario launches Grade 11 program to work toward skilled-trade apprenticeship

Ontario launches Grade 11 program to work toward skilled-trade apprenticeship

PICKERING, Ont. — Ontario will allow students in Grade 11 to begin working toward their apprenticeships in skilled trades.