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Doug Ford vows to keep election promise to cut hydro rates by 12 per cent

Doug Ford vows to keep election promise to cut hydro rates by 12 per cent

On Friday, the premier stressed that the province's hydro rates continue to make it difficult for businesses to compete with their American counterparts
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All eyes on Ontario teachers: some set for bargaining, others plan more strikes

All eyes on Ontario teachers: some set for bargaining, others plan more strikes

Education Minister Stephen Lecce has said the ball is now in the unions' courts, after he made concessions on two major issues
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Tim Hortons Roll Up The Rim goes digital due to the coronavirus

Tim Hortons Roll Up The Rim goes digital due to the coronavirus

Cups may remain in circulation but the contest will be conducted electronically
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Steven Del Duca wins Ontario Liberal leadership

Steven Del Duca wins Ontario Liberal leadership

Former cabinet minister says he will fight for public education, health care and against climate change
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Canada funds development of COVID-19 'lab-in-a-box'

Canada funds development of COVID-19 'lab-in-a-box'

The $1 million project could facilitate remote testing for this and future potential pandemics
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Coronavirus concerns keeping OHL teams on alert

Coronavirus concerns keeping OHL teams on alert

The league has sent out a number of advisories to teams on precautions to take
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Public high school teachers union pauses rotating strikes until March 27

Public high school teachers union pauses rotating strikes until March 27

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation says it will make the move to minimize the disruption to student activities scheduled during March break
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Starbucks, Second Cup halt use of reusable cups amid novel coronavirus outbreak

Starbucks, Second Cup halt use of reusable cups amid novel coronavirus outbreak

The global spread of coronavirus caused global stock markets to fall, created worries in the Canadian tourism industry, and prompted other corporate concerns and changes
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Updated: Police seeking suspects after abducted teen found safe in Brampton

Updated: Police seeking suspects after abducted teen found safe in Brampton

Teen was abducted on his way to school as payback for stepbrother's alleged drug debt
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Ontario paramedics warn of ambulance delays and increasing call volumes

Ontario paramedics warn of ambulance delays and increasing call volumes

CUPE said it has obtained data that shows emergency call volumes increased by over six per cent in 2016-2017 and jumped again by over four per cent in 2017-2018
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