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Ontario family doctors facing burnout, shortage to worsen, OMA says

Ontario family doctors facing burnout, shortage to worsen, OMA says

As of March 2022, there were 2.2 million Ontarians who didn't have a regular family doctor, an increase of 450,000 people in just two years, the association says, and an OMA survey of its members suggests that 40 per cent of physicians are considering retiring in the next five years
Air Canada failing to provide full services in both official languages: report

Air Canada failing to provide full services in both official languages: report

Some 495 complaints were lodged against federally regulated travel institutions between April 2022 and the end of March, with 276 of those complaints singling out Air Canada
<b>CANADA:</b> New Canadian babies born via birth tourism less than one per cent of all births

CANADA: New Canadian babies born via birth tourism less than one per cent of all births

But it is enough of a problem that hospitals in Calgary ask for a $15,000 deposit up front
O'Toole says CSIS told him he was focus of Chinese misinformation, suppression effort

O'Toole says CSIS told him he was focus of Chinese misinformation, suppression effort

Rising in the House of Commons on a question of privilege Tuesday, O'Toole said the Canadian Security Intelligence Service briefing revealed a range of actions against him
How much are landlords fined for illegal evictions? Ontario won't say

How much are landlords fined for illegal evictions? Ontario won't say

Fines can run up to $50,000 but haven't gone over $3,000 in the past three years, report finds
How often are special needs kids excluded from school? Ontario won't say

How often are special needs kids excluded from school? Ontario won't say

The Ontario Autism Coalition got 'the runaround' when it asked for data on the exclusion of special needs kids from school
Long-term care resident frustrated with 'dehumanizing' treatment

Long-term care resident frustrated with 'dehumanizing' treatment

'It's no longer tenable,' says frustrated resident at Leacock Care Centre, who had to sit in his own excrement overnight as he waited for care
Kristan Straub looks to find common ground in the Ring of Fire

Kristan Straub looks to find common ground in the Ring of Fire

New Ring of Fire Metals boss brings an Indigenous perspective and project smarts to advance Far North mine
Ontario holding firm on new long-term care law that still separates some partners

Ontario holding firm on new long-term care law that still separates some partners

The long-term care minister recently told an NDP MPP trying to create a 'right to live together' that her proposal would 'reduce the level of care'
ONTARIO: Monty Python co-founder makes surprise Stratford appearance

ONTARIO: Monty Python co-founder makes surprise Stratford appearance

Eric Idle called the Stratford Festival's rendition of his show 'Spamalot' wonderful after showing up at the Saturday performance