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Less than one in five federally funded EV charging stations are operational: new data

Less than one in five federally funded EV charging stations are operational: new data

Two different federal infrastructure programs have provided funding for more than 43,000 electric vehicle chargers since 2016, but fewer than one in five of them are actually operational, new data show
Housing minister broke law in Greenbelt land swap: integrity commissioner

Housing minister broke law in Greenbelt land swap: integrity commissioner

Integrity Commissioner J. David Wake finds Steve Clark broke the ethics law by sticking his 'head in the sand' on the Greenbelt initiative
Windows up! — 5 million bees fall off truck in southern Ontario

Windows up! — 5 million bees fall off truck in southern Ontario

Halton police expect the scene to be cleaned up by 9:45 a.m. and advise drivers in the area to keep windows rolled up
Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for United States

Global Affairs Canada issues LGBTQ+ travel advisory for United States

The move comes after at least 18 U.S. states passed laws that limit or ban certain things relevant to the community, including gender-affirming medical care for minors and teaching about sexual orientation in schools
Ford’s threat to put land back in Greenbelt based on misunderstanding: owners' rep

Ford’s threat to put land back in Greenbelt based on misunderstanding: owners' rep

The premier put the owners of former Greenbelt land on blast Tuesday morning
Used cars market faces supply crunch in aftermath of supply chain woes

Used cars market faces supply crunch in aftermath of supply chain woes

The used car market is still experiencing a shortage of vehicles even as the automotive sector recovers from supply chain woes that have plagued the industry since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
Catnip Dispensary has felines riding high

Catnip Dispensary has felines riding high

Owner inspired to go into business after rescuing freezing cat; 'I’ve created the environment I want to be in,' he says
Eliminate strike chance, education minister asks unions, while unveiling school year plan

Eliminate strike chance, education minister asks unions, while unveiling school year plan

Stephen Lecce also said the government's expectation is that "parents need to be fully aware" of changes to gender or pronoun requests by their children in schools
'Extremely concerning': Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

'Extremely concerning': Two northern Ontario safe consumption sites fear closure

The northern cities of Sudbury and Timmins – where opioid overdose rates are well above the provincial average – have been paying for the sites in their communities for several months
Growing wildfire risk puts pressure on insurance industry: experts

Growing wildfire risk puts pressure on insurance industry: experts

Canadian insurers are grappling with the higher risk of wildfires as this year's fire season breaks records, and experts say rising premiums are just one way the industry is seeking to adapt to the changing landscape