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Toronto suspends nearly 250 workers who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19

TORONTO — The City of Toronto says it has suspended nearly 250 workers who haven't complied with its vaccination mandate.
Ontario planning to introduce digital court system

Ontario planning to introduce digital court system

TORONTO — Ontario is planning to introduce a digital court system that will allow people to access court information from anywhere, and file documents and pay fees online.
Ford government changes regulations related to pit bull ban

Ford government changes regulations related to pit bull ban

Doug Ford's government has eased regulations related to the province's pit bull ban, allowing seized dogs that look like the prohibited breed to be released - and several dog owners say the premier has indicated he'll go even further.

Ontario reports 563 new cases of COVID-19, five more deaths

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 563 new cases of COVID-19 today, and five more deaths. It's the first time since Oct. 10 that the daily new case count has cracked 500.
Former Ontario premier Bill Davis remembered as 'giant of Ontario politics'

Former Ontario premier Bill Davis remembered as 'giant of Ontario politics'

TORONTO — Former Ontario premier Bill Davis was remembered Thursday as a political giant, a beloved family man and a kind mentor to many public servants.
Ontario boosts health spending, plans to phase out COVID-19 supports

Ontario boosts health spending, plans to phase out COVID-19 supports

TORONTO — Ontario is boosting health spending, investing more in roads and bridges, and phasing out COVID-19 supports as it charts a path out of the pandemic.

Health spending, roads and "staycations": highlights from Ontario's economic update

Here's a look at some of the highlights of Ontario's fall economic update released Thursday: HEALTH SPENDING Home care: $548.5 million to help patients recover at home and support people with complex health conditions. Long-term care: $57.
Ontario to spend $10M more on residential school burial site searches

Ontario to spend $10M more on residential school burial site searches

Ontario is doubling its funding commitment to support searches for burial sites near residential schools.
Ontario to spend $10M more on residential school burial site searches

Ontario to spend $10M more on residential school burial site searches

Ontario is doubling its funding commitment to support searches for burial sites near residential schools.
Ontario seeking to double skilled immigrants to address labour shortage

Ontario seeking to double skilled immigrants to address labour shortage

TORONTO — Ontario is calling on the federal government to double the number of immigrants allowed into the province under a program aimed at boosting the skilled workforce.