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BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian coins to feature image of crownless King Charles

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian coins to feature image of crownless King Charles

The mint has featured the portrait of the reigning monarch on Canadian coins since opening its doors in 1908. For the first time in 70 years, the image will be of a king
Ontario boosting ECE wages to $23.86 an hour next year in bid to ease shortage

Ontario boosting ECE wages to $23.86 an hour next year in bid to ease shortage

Education Minister Stephen Lecce released his child-care workforce strategy Thursday, including the wage floor increase that the government says will see Ontario's starting wages for ECEs go from one of the lowest in Canada to one of the highest
BEYOND LOCAL: CFL tradition continues as horse Tuffy Nuff checks into Hamilton hotel

BEYOND LOCAL: CFL tradition continues as horse Tuffy Nuff checks into Hamilton hotel

An overzealous Stampeders fan rode a horse into the lobby of the Royal York Hotel, one of the fanciest hotels in downtown Toronto, in 1948. Although it's unknown how staff reacted to the horse's appearance in the Royal York's lobby 75 years ago, Tuffy is always a welcome guest now
Festive RIDE program officially kicks off across province

Festive RIDE program officially kicks off across province

The annual campaign runs until January 1, 2024. 'No family should lose a loved one in a collision that involves alcohol and/or drugs, especially during the holidays'
OPP sergeant provides quick tutorial on winter tires

OPP sergeant provides quick tutorial on winter tires

What's the difference between winter, all-season and all-weather tires? OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt explains
Ontario expert panel urges end to post-secondary tuition freeze

Ontario expert panel urges end to post-secondary tuition freeze

Ontario should end its post-secondary tuition freeze and increase per-student funding to its universities and colleges, a government-commissioned report has found
Prof showcases 'book worm' composting

Prof showcases 'book worm' composting

People can feed their unwanted books to worms in Guelph
Ontario patient ombudsman sees 33 per cent surge in complaints: report

Ontario patient ombudsman sees 33 per cent surge in complaints: report

Ontario's patient ombudsman says his office has seen a 33 per cent increase in complaints, and noted a "troubling" trend in problems accessing primary care
Ontario cracking down on landfill owners who break environmental laws

Ontario cracking down on landfill owners who break environmental laws

Enforcement officials authorized to levy stiff fines rather than wait for court
Text alert system to be tested Wednesday throughout Ontario

Text alert system to be tested Wednesday throughout Ontario

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