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Ontario's top doctor calling for restrictions on legal substances, decriminalization

Ontario's top doctor calling for restrictions on legal substances, decriminalization

MISSISSAUGA, Ont.
With budget mostly silent on climate change, critics say Ontario lacks plan to adapt

With budget mostly silent on climate change, critics say Ontario lacks plan to adapt

TORONTO — The Ontario budget's failure to directly address climate change represents a "gross abdication of responsibility" by the government, some critics argue, saying the province rapidly needs to do more to adapt to a changing climate.
Over 300,000 public sector workers earn more than $100K; OPG CEO tops the list

Over 300,000 public sector workers earn more than $100K; OPG CEO tops the list

TORONTO — The five top paid public employees in Ontario are all at Ontario Power Generation, with the CEO earning $1.9 million last year.
Woman charged in Toronto dog attack previously deemed 'irresponsible' pet owner

Woman charged in Toronto dog attack previously deemed 'irresponsible' pet owner

TORONTO — A Toronto woman facing multiple charges in a dog attack that seriously injured a child was previously deemed an “irresponsible” owner of dangerous dogs and subsequently ordered evicted from her apartment, according to court records and her
Ontario spending $310K on new 'communications centre'; critics say will limit access

Ontario spending $310K on new 'communications centre'; critics say will limit access

TORONTO — The Ontario government is spending about $310,000 on a new space for press conferences, which opposition parties say duplicates a room that already exists at the legislature and will mean less access for the media.
Ontario reaches 'new deal' with City of Ottawa to take over certain costs

Ontario reaches 'new deal' with City of Ottawa to take over certain costs

Ontario has reached a "new deal" with the City of Ottawa that will see the province take over certain major costs in exchange for the municipality encouraging more housing development and minimizing taxation.

More security cameras, vape detectors may come to Ontario schools with $30M funding

TORONTO — More security cameras and vape detectors could soon be installed in Ontario schools, with the announcement of $30 million in funding for school safety in the provincial budget this week.
Mississauga man arrested in U.S. for deadly 2022 shooting in Vaughan, Ont.

Mississauga man arrested in U.S. for deadly 2022 shooting in Vaughan, Ont.

TORONTO — A man who was wanted in connection with a 2022 shooting in Vaughan, Ont., that left two people dead and one injured has been arrested in the United States.

Ontario minimum wage to increase Oct. 1 to $17.20 an hour

TORONTO — Ontario's minimum wage will rise later this year to $17.20 an hour. The annual Oct. 1 increase is tied to inflation and is a boost of 3.9 per cent from the current rate of $16.55 per hour.
Town of Huntsville confirms it was hit by ransomware attack

Town of Huntsville confirms it was hit by ransomware attack

HUNTSVILLE, ONT. — A town in Ontario's Muskoka region has shared more details about a cybersecurity incident earlier this month.