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'It starts at home': Ford weighs in on school violence, getting hit by his parents

'It starts at home': Ford weighs in on school violence, getting hit by his parents

The education minister said the premier's experience 'resonates' with him and emphasized that parents will make the best decisions for their kids
Ford won't rule out opening up more 'so-called' Greenbelt lands for development

Ford won't rule out opening up more 'so-called' Greenbelt lands for development

The premier continued his tirade about the Liberals' Greenbelt 'scam' on Friday
New beverage fee rollout delayed, but retail group says producers should absorb fee

New beverage fee rollout delayed, but retail group says producers should absorb fee

Grocery industry advocates say new rules to make companies pay to recycle packaging they put into the market in Ontario could simply shift costs from communities to consumers in the coming months
Most Ontario elementary teachers experienced or witnessed violence: survey

Most Ontario elementary teachers experienced or witnessed violence: survey

The union commissioned a survey of its members earlier this year and president Karen Brown says learning is being disrupted due to violence in schools because the system is underfunded and under-resourced
Virtual vet care now available by phone app

Virtual vet care now available by phone app

The lead veterinarian for TELUS Health MyPet says video appointments now available for cats and dogs in Ontario can diagnose ailments, prescribe medication and provide follow-up care
Ontario woman's health struggle leads to suicide in Norwegian jail

Ontario woman's health struggle leads to suicide in Norwegian jail

'She would get stuck on a thought and it would just go over and over again and just drive her nuts,' says Lori Stephens, whose daughter, Jessica, died by suicide in March
BEYOND LOCAL: Church holds 'big influence' over Ontario township that voted down Pride flags

BEYOND LOCAL: Church holds 'big influence' over Ontario township that voted down Pride flags

Oxford County Pride, an advocacy group, said it has taken the Pride flag ban to the Ontario Human Rights Commission
'Bring our women home': Landfill search for women's remains could cost up to $184M

'Bring our women home': Landfill search for women's remains could cost up to $184M

A study examining whether a successful search is possible, obtained by The Canadian Press, looked at the various scenarios and challenges that come with searching a landfill and concluded a canvass of the Prairie Green Landfill is feasible
CANADA: Demands continue for inquiry as sport minister unveils safe sport reforms

CANADA: Demands continue for inquiry as sport minister unveils safe sport reforms

The recent avalanche of athlete complaints about maltreatment and abuse, including sexual abuse, in their sports threw Canadian sport into crisis
CANADA: Indigenous guardians help restore nature and community

CANADA: Indigenous guardians help restore nature and community

The Ni'Hat'ni Dene guardians keep watch over Thaidene Nëné, an Indigenous protected area spanning more than 26,000 square kilometres, where the boreal forest transitions into tundra