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Private endangered species charges against Ontario cabinet minister dropped

BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. — An Ontario town says private charges that alleged a provincial cabinet minister harmed a threatened turtle species while he was mayor have been dropped.
Ontario set to reduce developer charges to spur new home construction

Ontario set to reduce developer charges to spur new home construction

TORONTO — Reducing developer charges, allowing more units on one residential lot, and pursuing rent-to-own programs are among a host of measures Ontario announced Tuesday aimed at tackling the housing crisis.

Ontario big city mayors set to test out strong mayor powers within a year

TORONTO — Ontario's big city mayors elected to a new term in office may soon have enhanced powers at their disposal to tackle tough issues like housing.
Former Ontario provincial party leaders win mayoral races in Vaughan, Hamilton

Former Ontario provincial party leaders win mayoral races in Vaughan, Hamilton

TORONTO — Two former Ontario party leaders carved municipal paths to political redemption Monday, narrowly winning mayoral races mere months after disappointing provincial losses, while several large cities opted to hand their incumbents another term
Ten notable mayoral winners in municipal elections across Ontario

Ten notable mayoral winners in municipal elections across Ontario

Results are in for municipal elections across Ontario.
John Tory promises work on 'unfinished business' in third term as Toronto mayor

John Tory promises work on 'unfinished business' in third term as Toronto mayor

TORONTO — John Tory secured a strong third mandate as mayor of Canada's most populous city on Monday, after a campaign that saw him tout his years of experience in Toronto's top office in his bid for re-election.
Ontario raising foreign homebuyer tax to 25 per cent

Ontario raising foreign homebuyer tax to 25 per cent

TORONTO — Ontario has announced it is raising the non-resident speculation tax on homes purchased by foreign nationals from 20 per cent to 25 per cent, effective Tuesday.
Environment Canada removes reference to Diwali in GTA air quality statement

Environment Canada removes reference to Diwali in GTA air quality statement

TORONTO — Environment Canada issued, then removed, what a meteorologist said was believed to be its first air quality statement in relation to holiday fireworks on Monday, prompting questions about why a major Hindu holiday was singled out.
Coroner's inquest into fatal shooting of teen by Toronto police set for November

Coroner's inquest into fatal shooting of teen by Toronto police set for November

TORONTO — A coroner's inquest into the death of a distraught teen shot and killed by police in Toronto is set to begin next month. Coroner Dr. Jennifer Dmetrichuk says the inquest for Sammy Yatim will start on Nov.
Housing, health care, economy top priorities as Ontario legislature resumes

Housing, health care, economy top priorities as Ontario legislature resumes

TORONTO — Multiple crises have enveloped Ontario as the legislature is set to resume Tuesday after a six-week hiatus.