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BEYOND LOCAL: Questions to ask political candidates about sport and recreation services

BEYOND LOCAL: Questions to ask political candidates about sport and recreation services

Sport and recreation are political issues because different governments view their role in delivering these services differently.
Health Canada warns of formula shortage for babies with food allergies

Health Canada warns of formula shortage for babies with food allergies

Before making decisions to switch or substitute formula, parents should speak to their healthcare professional.
Prince Charles acknowledges suffering of residential school survivors

Prince Charles acknowledges suffering of residential school survivors

Charles said he was deeply moved by conversations with survivors who courageously shared their experiences of the schools during the three-day tour
Jail 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich again, Crown argues in heated hearing

Jail 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich again, Crown argues in heated hearing

The Crown says Lich has violated one of her bail conditions by agreeing to accept a 'freedom award' from the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, a legal advocacy group that supported the protest
Canadians in the dark about how their data is collected and used, report finds

Canadians in the dark about how their data is collected and used, report finds

The report by David Lyon, former director of the Surveillance Studies Centre at Queen's University in Kingston, Ont., highlights a need for more transparency in data collection and analysis, as well as new digital rights and means of ensuring justice for Canadians
Inflation could put more Canadians at risk of going hungry, say experts

Inflation could put more Canadians at risk of going hungry, say experts

Valerie Tarasuk, a professor of nutritional sciences at University of Toronto, says steepening inflation rates are likely to increase the prevalence and severity of food insecurity in Canada
Advance voting opens as leaders fan out across the province

Advance voting opens as leaders fan out across the province

Voting day is officially set for June 2 but people can start casting ballots early as of today
Ontario NDP and PCs position themselves as labour friendly, each net new endorsements

Ontario NDP and PCs position themselves as labour friendly, each net new endorsements

The Tories gained the endorsement of another construction union on the campaign trail, while the more traditionally worker-friendly NDP secured the backing of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, which represents 180,000 workers
2022 highway fatalities reach 10-year high: OPP

2022 highway fatalities reach 10-year high: OPP

'Poor, careless driving behaviours have contributed to majority of the 107 fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year'
Ontario child-care sector skeptical rebates will start in May as government announced

Ontario child-care sector skeptical rebates will start in May as government announced

Municipalities are tasked with handling child-care operators' applications and allocating funding in their regions, but the money only recently flowed to them and they are still in the process of establishing their own guidelines