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Ontario to include new 10 per cent income tax credit for manufacturing

Ontario to include new 10 per cent income tax credit for manufacturing

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Ontario manufacturers would be able to get up to $2 million a year through a new tax credit the government is proposing in its upcoming budget.
Ontario Liberal Mitzie Hunter plans to resign seat for Toronto mayoral bid

Ontario Liberal Mitzie Hunter plans to resign seat for Toronto mayoral bid

TORONTO — An Ontario Liberal member of provincial parliament says she is planning to resign her seat in order to run in the Toronto mayoral race.
Changing climate making snowmobiling riskier, OPP say

Changing climate making snowmobiling riskier, OPP say

Police in Ontario are warning that climate change is shortening the snowmobiling season and making a growing number of trails dangerous for riders across the province.
Two men face murder charge after Toronto mall parking lot shooting

Two men face murder charge after Toronto mall parking lot shooting

Toronto police say two men are facing charges in a daytime shooting at a mall parking lot that left one person dead.
Via Rail apologizes, investigating after Muslim man told no praying at Ottawa station

Via Rail apologizes, investigating after Muslim man told no praying at Ottawa station

TORONTO — Via Rail has apologized and says it's investigating after a video of an employee telling a Muslim man not to pray at its Ottawa station circulated online.
Toronto mayoral race shapes up as former police chief, city councillor announce bids

Toronto mayoral race shapes up as former police chief, city councillor announce bids

Toronto's mayoral race intensified Tuesday as two prominent civic leaders announced their bids to fill the seat left vacant by John Tory.
Feds warn Ontario they could shut down development near Rouge Park

Feds warn Ontario they could shut down development near Rouge Park

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Ontario's plans to build housing near a massive national park could be shut down if a new study shows a negative impact on biodiversity and at-risk species, the federal environment minister warned on Tuesday.
Report calls for restricting marketing to kids in grocery stores, restaurants

Report calls for restricting marketing to kids in grocery stores, restaurants

TORONTO — A new report that looks at the prevalence of marketing to children inside grocery stores and restaurants suggests regulation is needed to help reduce unhealthy food temptations.
Who could be Toronto's next mayor? The race's top contenders at a glance

Who could be Toronto's next mayor? The race's top contenders at a glance

TORONTO — The race to replace John Tory, who stepped down as Toronto's mayor after an affair with a staffer, is heating up.
Ontario puts $224M to training centres to boost skilled trades

Ontario puts $224M to training centres to boost skilled trades

Ontario's budget will include $224 million more to build and upgrade training centres, Premier Doug Ford announced Tuesday, part of a push to boost the skilled trades as the government plans major hospital, highway and home building.