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Ontario reversing course on Region of Peel dissolution, cites tax hike concerns

Ontario reversing course on Region of Peel dissolution, cites tax hike concerns

TORONTO — Ontario reversed course Wednesday on its plan to dissolve the Region of Peel, citing concerns about tax hikes in an about-face that has come to typify the latter half of the year for Premier Doug Ford's government, in particular on the hous
Five facts about Peel Region as Ontario drops plan to dissolve it

Five facts about Peel Region as Ontario drops plan to dissolve it

Ontario is scrapping its plan to dissolve Peel Region west of Toronto, citing concerns that it would lead to significant municipal tax hikes.
Faqiri inquest recommends corrections 'inspectorate,' rules death a homicide

Faqiri inquest recommends corrections 'inspectorate,' rules death a homicide

TORONTO — A coroner’s inquest into the death of a mentally ill man at an Ontario jail culminated Tuesday in dozens of recommendations aimed at increasing oversight of the province's correctional system and access to mental-health care for those withi
Third Marineland beluga that moved to U.S. aquarium dies

Third Marineland beluga that moved to U.S. aquarium dies

A third beluga from Marineland has died at a U.S. aquarium after arriving there two years ago.
30-year-old charged with murder in infant's death: Ontario Provincial Police

30-year-old charged with murder in infant's death: Ontario Provincial Police

GREY HIGHLANDS, ONTARIO — A 30-year-old from Ontario has been charged with murder in the death of an infant girl.
Kenneth Law facing 14 charges of 2nd-degree murder in addition to previous charges

Kenneth Law facing 14 charges of 2nd-degree murder in addition to previous charges

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Ontario seeks more wind, solar power after cancelling green energy deals

Ontario seeks more wind, solar power after cancelling green energy deals

TORONTO — Ontario's electricity system operator is planning to seek out more wind and solar power, five years after the Progressive Conservative government cancelled a slew of renewable energy contracts.
Police expected to give update Tuesday on man accused of selling deadly substance

Police expected to give update Tuesday on man accused of selling deadly substance

Police are expected to provide an update Tuesday on their investigation into an Ontario man accused of sending lethal substances to people who later took their own lives.
Police investigating deaths of two young boys in east Toronto as suspicious

Police investigating deaths of two young boys in east Toronto as suspicious

TORONTO — Two young boys were found without vital signs in a northeast Toronto apartment after their mother fell from a balcony, police said Monday as they investigated the deaths of the brothers as suspicious.
Ontario ombudsman to probe Ministry of Education payments to students, parents

Ontario ombudsman to probe Ministry of Education payments to students, parents

TORONTO — Ontario's ombudsman says his office has launched an investigation into the province's direct payment programs for students and parents. Paul Dubé says there are concerns about a lack of fairness and transparency.