#ontario

#ontario

Ontario is launching energy efficiency programs with rebates for home improvements, expanding support for homeowners and small businesses while significantly increasing funding.

Ontario's new law hampers urban bike lane development, negatively impacting sustainable transport efforts.

Emily Quint regrets pursuing her sexual assault case due to the traumatic legal process and disappointing outcome, reflecting wider failures in the Ontario justice system.

Ontario seeks stringent bail reforms, advocating for tougher measures against repeat offenders and serious crimes.

Legal Aid Ontario plans to expand eligibility thresholds, aiming to assist more low-income individuals in accessing legal aid services.

The court found the ICIT's aggressive search of Bryan Adams to be excessive and unnecessary, influencing his sentencing.

Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General has not implemented tracking criminal case outcomes, hindering efforts to manage case backlogs and inefficiencies.

Heavy snowfall expected across Ontario from late Thursday to Friday, with significant accumulation in some areas.

Intense snow squalls in Ontario caused emergency declarations and stranded vehicles, particularly in Gravenhurst, with hazardous travel conditions persisting.

Southern Ontario is expected to experience significant snowfall by Sunday, potentially exceeding 40 centimeters in certain areas.

Doug Ford's government plans to issue rebate cheques to Ontarians, expected to be at least $200 per person, amid election speculation.

Ontario is facing a shortage of home care medical supplies, affecting patients and end-of-life care.

Premier Ford promises accountability and rapid resolution of the supply issues.

Ontario Health atHome is taking steps to address and stabilize supply shortages.

Premier Doug Ford asserts zero tolerance for intimate partner violence but hesitates on declaring it an epidemic despite calls for action from opposition leaders.

Ontario's leader is considering various strategies, including using the liquor control board's purchasing power, to counteract U.S. tariffs.

Doug Ford is optimistic about a second Trump presidency, calling for enhanced trade cooperation between Ontario and the U.S.

Federal elections could influence Ontario's political landscape significantly.

Doug Ford may consider an early election in response to federal instability.

Ontario's child-care fees have been reduced, welcoming affordability, but many families remain excluded from the benefits.

The introduction of a flat fee structure in Ontario aims to standardize child-care costs.

Ontario's new regulations focus on child care affordability, highway safety, and long-term care improvements for 2025.

The percentage of registered early childhood educators in Ontario child-care centers is declining, undermining goals for affordable childcare.

Daycare centers withdrawing from the $10-a-day program create financial hardship for parents, forcing tough decisions between work and childcare.

New federal immigration rules limit work permits for international early childhood education graduates, impacting Ontario's childcare growth.

Emergency room closures in rural Ontario, particularly in Chesley, create significant anxiety and frustration for the community, highlighting a growing healthcare crisis.

Ontario faces a family doctor crisis, with 2.5 million residents currently lacking access, predicted to worsen significantly by 2025.

Dr. Elaine Ma faces repayment of over $600,000 from OHIP for her role in mass vaccination clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three former hospital employees have been charged with breaching patient privacy, marking an unusual legal response under Ontario's PHIPA framework.

Ontario plans to ban name changes for registered sex offenders to improve accountability and public safety.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to introduce legislation to dismantle homeless encampments while invoking the notwithstanding clause to enforce accountability against legal challenges.

Bunny Chief exemplifies selflessness among the homeless, prioritizing others' well-being amid personal hardship in Thunder Bay.

Ontario is introducing legislation to safeguard newcomers from fraud and exploitation during their immigration process.

Ontario municipalities may implement stricter conduct codes allowing removal of councillors for violations.

Minister introduces standard code of conduct to enforce accountability among municipal councillors.

Ontario taxpayers owe $4.3 million due to legal losses over an unconstitutional wage-cap law.

Municipal staff salaries and benefits in Ontario are skyrocketing, causing financial strain on local property owners.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board ruled the government is not unlawfully locking out striking provincial engineers.

Ontario aims to become a global leader in life sciences with a $146 million investment, focusing on biomanufacturing and health sciences.

Ontario's minister calls for lower interest rates to counter rising unemployment and stimulate job creation amid economic challenges.

Ontario's proposed electricity regulations could lead to $35 billion in additional costs by 2050, dramatically affecting consumer energy bills and system reliability.

Ontario is planning new electricity generation facilities to meet future demands, including nuclear options.

Ontario's Bill 212 grants the province control over municipal bike lanes and initiates Highway 413 construction without prior Indigenous consultation or environmental review.

Ontario government plans to remove bike lanes on major Toronto roads, citing urban traffic congestion.

New regulations would require municipal approval for future bike lane installations.

Ontario's home construction regulator is taking serious action against Sunrise Homes for illegal home sales, impacting over 100 buyers and millions in down payments.

Homebuyers in Clearview, Ont. lose tens of thousands as developer enters receivership and fails to build homes, prompting calls for better legal protections.

Ontario faces a significant teacher shortage due to increasing retirements and student enrolment, expected to worsen by 2027.

The HCDSB continues to spend on international recruitment trips despite a budget freeze, raising concerns of financial responsibility and return on investment.

A police-involved shooting in Orillia resulted in one death and a serious injury to an officer.

Ontario SIU cleared a Toronto police officer of wrongdoing in a shooting incident involving a man with a knife.

Ontario and the U.S. share vital economic ties that are crucial for jobs and growth.

Premier Doug Ford advocates for continued economic cooperation post-Trump's election.

Ontario government is focused on maintaining strong trade relations with the U.S. amid presidential election uncertainties.

Ontario government engineers are alleging unlawful lockouts amid their rotating strikes during contract negotiations, claiming interference with their right to strike.

Ontario engineers and surveyors are engaged in a work-to-rule campaign, pushing for significant pay increases after 20 months without a contract.

Ontario's electricity demand may surge by 75% by 2050, influenced by EV manufacturing and AI-driven data centers.

Ontario's electricity demand is projected to rise by 75% by 2050, driven significantly by electric-vehicle production and the growth of AI-related data centers.

Ontario aims to meet and exceed a projected 75% increase in electricity demand while enhancing energy exports.