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Ontario Tory candidate Stephen Lecce apologizes after 'slave auction' report

Ontario Tory candidate Stephen Lecce apologizes after 'slave auction' report

PressProgress, an outlet founded and funded by the Broadbent Institute, published a story Tuesday night alleging that while Lecce was a Western University student he participated in a 2006 event at Sigma Chi dubbed a 'slave auction'
Ontario Liberals drop candidate over scientifically baseless views on homosexuality

Ontario Liberals drop candidate over scientifically baseless views on homosexuality

A spokeswoman for the party says former Parry Sound-Muskoka candidate Barry Stanley did not disclose the existence of his book to the party's vetting team
Most Canadians support the right to choose to have an abortion: poll

Most Canadians support the right to choose to have an abortion: poll

About four in five respondents to an online survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies said they are in favour of a woman’s right to an abortion if she so chooses, while 14 per cent said they are opposed
Impact of Laurentian University woes still being felt in parts of northern Ontario

Impact of Laurentian University woes still being felt in parts of northern Ontario

Laurentian laid off nearly 200 staff and faculty members and axed dozens of programs, including an in-demand bilingual midwifery program, after abruptly filing for insolvency
Better med care, more say over immigration among Liberal promises to northern Ontario

Better med care, more say over immigration among Liberal promises to northern Ontario

The Liberal leader said he would make sure everyone has access to a family doctor or nurse practitioner within 24 hours regardless of where they live, something he characterized as a basic standard that wasn't being met
Waive patents for COVID-19 vaccines, treatment to end pandemic, expert tells MPs

Waive patents for COVID-19 vaccines, treatment to end pandemic, expert tells MPs

Dr. Madhukar Pai, a Canada Research Chair in epidemiology and global health at McGill University, told the House of Commons foreign affairs committee he doesn't think rich countries like Canada have learned a thing from the first two years of the pandemic
Ontario party leaders' campaigns converge in North Bay for northern debate

Ontario party leaders' campaigns converge in North Bay for northern debate

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford has been up north for several days, touting commitments he has made to restore northern passenger rail service, rebuild Highway 101 through Timmins and continue work to build road infrastructure to the Ring of Fire
Thirty years after Westray disaster, families say justice still rare in worker deaths

Thirty years after Westray disaster, families say justice still rare in worker deaths

The United Steelworkers recently published a legal brief that indicated that since the law — which requires prosecutors to prove 'wanton and reckless disregard' for worker safety — came into effect in 2004, there have only been nine convictions or guilty pleas across the country
Riders between 45-54 accounted for the highest number of motorcycle deaths in the last 10 years, says OPP report

Riders between 45-54 accounted for the highest number of motorcycle deaths in the last 10 years, says OPP report

'The data is a stark reminder that there can be zero risks and errors on the part of motorcyclists and that even the safest, most defensive riders must rely on nearby motorists exercising the same degree of safety in order to avoid causing a deadly crash'
Soaring cost of living, eroding affordability top of mind for Ontario voters

Soaring cost of living, eroding affordability top of mind for Ontario voters

Canada's inflation rate hit 6.7 per cent in March as the cost of gasoline, groceries and other items rose at the fastest pace in more than three decades, Statistics Canada said last month