Ontario teachers’ union challenges sex-ed curriculum repeal
The provincial government’s decision to replace a modernized sexual-education curriculum with the old one has prompted The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario to launch a …
Ontario Chamber of Commerce pushes for repeal of Minimum Wage Bill
With a new provincial government at the helm in Ontario, the powerful Ontario Chamber of Commerce is making a powerful case for repealing the comprehensive labour …
Buck-a-beer starts in Ontario
Buck-a-beer has come into effect in Ontario, bringing the minimum price of a bottle or can of beer to $1 from $1.25. Brewers are not …
Decision on Ontario Sikhs helmet exemption by year end
It is now almost a certainty that Sikhs in Ontario can ride motorcycles without helmets. Recently Premier Doug Ford made the announcement at a recent roundtable …
Ontario cuts natural gas prices
There is some good news for families going into the cooler part of the year—gas prices are going down. That means on average, families can …
Ontario wants $200mn and counting for border crossers
The Ontario Government on Monday said that the federal government’s policies, which allow thousands of illegal border crossers to enter Canada without following the appropriate …
Survey shows 50% of Ontario baby boomers will downsize to small cities
Ontario baby boomers approaching or already in retirement are seriously planning on moving out of unaffordable big cities and into smaller towns and cities instead. …
Chaos in Ontario Legislature after one MPP mimics another’s accent
Nothing like a good distraction after a particularly tough session in Ontario’s legislature. Premier Ford and his finance minister Vic Fedili claim to have heard …
Ontario PCs launch news channel on Twitter
Bypassing the traditional news outlets and going directly to the people is becoming a communication method of choice for more politicians. This week the Ontario …
PC govt. unsure about Ontario’s safe injection, overdose prevention sites
The Ontario government is still having an internal debate over the fate of Ontario safe injection, overdose prevention sites. A decision is expected in the …
Anti-social behaviour among Ontario students drops: Survey
Mental health issues are of concern to many parents, but this week a study revealed that violence and other anti-social behaviour among Grade 7 to …
Body of missing York student found in Lake Ontario
Zabia Afzal, a Vaughan resident and PhD student at York University who went missing last month has been found dead in the Niagara region. Police …
Ontario Liberal caucus endorses MPP John Fraser
The resignation of former premier Kathleen Wynne left the party rudderless and scrambling for leadership and direction. Now it appears it may have got both …
Ontario’s cap-and-trade system to be scrapped, says Ford’s spokesman
It now appears that incoming Premier Doug Ford will move to scrap the “disastrous” cap-and-trade system and fight a federal carbon tax. This was one …
Ontario’s new distracted driving rules to take effect January 1
The new laws for distracted driving in Ontario are set to take effect on January 1, 2019, according to reports this week. And many in …
Ontario turns blue – Doug Ford’s PC party will form the next government
TORONTO Ontario has a majority Progressive Conservative government. Four months ago, no one could have envisaged ‘Premier’ Doug Ford, but in less than 100 days, …
Ontario Gurdwaras Committee raises concerns about Indian govt. officials
MISSISSAUGA Ontario Gurdwaras Committee was shocked this morning to learn about the horrific act of violence at Bombay Bhel in Mississauga last night when two …
Elections Ontario watchdog to review PC candidates campaigns
TORONTO It’s official. Elections Ontario for the first time has acknowledged receipt of the NDP’s complaint urging Elections Ontario to investigate whether any PC candidates …
All 5 Ontario PC Brampton candidates finalized
At a packed rally last Friday, PC leader Doug Ford officially confirmed and introduced his candidates for all five ridings in Brampton. The party’s Brampton …
Ontario to use electronic voting machines
History will be made in the upcoming provincial election in Ontario, when voters will get to use electronic voting machines on June 7. Many voters …
Ontario NDP’s ‘biggest’ campaign in its history gets underway
On Sunday, Ontario’s New Democrats launched what is billed as its “biggest campaign” in its history. The launch of this campaign begins just before the …
Youth Literary Derby open to young students across Ontario
Youth across the province are invited to participate in a Youth Literary Derby writing contest for children from grades 5 to 8. The derby is …
We will put more money in the people’s pocket, says Ontario PC leader Doug Ford
By Sabrina Almeida Inscribed on his bus is Doug Ford’s campaign slogan, “For The People.” The Ontario PC leader promises to reduce hydro rates, lower …
More residency positions for graduating Ontario doctors
The Ontario government has committed to working with medical schools to will create more residency positions to help meet demand for doctors across the province. …
Ontario PC nominations committee rejects Vikram Singh’s bid
Vikram Singh the candidate for Hamilton west-Ancaster-Dundas (HWAD) failed to secure his nomination the last time round and despite fighting to be nominated again has …
The Ontario Municipal Board is no more
For years neighbourhood groups and city councillors complained that the Ontario Municipal Board favored developers, forcing projects that local people didn’t want in their communities. …
New rules for part-time workers in Ontario
In what can only be a progressive and much-awaited move, Ontario will ensure part-time, casual and seasonal employees are paid at the same rate as …
Ontario promises free child care for preschoolers in 2020
One more promise from Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, this time free licensed child care for preschool children starting in 2020. This features in the Ontario. …
Gurratan Singh seeks Ontario NDP nomination in Brampton East
Gurratan Singh, federal NDP party leader Jagmeet Singh’s younger brother, is hoping to run for the Ontario NDP party in the newly-formed riding of Brampton …
Ontario moves ahead with plans to expand GO transit
The provincial government has begun the process to expand GO Transit in the GTA and Hamilton area. The government will issue a request for qualifications …
Ontario Liberals unveil a generous election-year budget
Even liberal leaning media outlets have concluded that this budget spending seems to be a bit over the top. The budget includes billions in new …
Ontario announces funding for newcomers to Canada
Attention all NGOs working selflessly to help newcomers, Laura Albanese, minister of citizenship and immigration, has announced an investment of $121 million to help newcomers …
Ontario police chiefs launch crime prevention campaign
The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) will launch its annual Crime Prevention campaign (#CrimePreventionONT) today in Toronto. The goal of this year’s campaign …
Ontario Premier kicks off International Women’s Day in Mississauga
International Women’s Day March 8 kicked off in Mississauga with Mayor Bonnie hosting her second annual International Women’s Day Young Women’s Empowerment Breakfast with special …
Ontario invites Express Entry candidates with high CRS scores
The popular Express Entry-linked Provincial Nominee Program stream, Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities Stream, issued 511 new Notifications of Interest, or NOIs, in the latest round …
Ontario’s health minister resigns
Ontario’s Health Minister Eric Hoskins joins the list of ministers who announced he is resigning his post and won’t be running in the June provincial …
Patrick Brown drops out of Ontario PC leadership race
The controversy-plagued former Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown has ended his campaign to once again seek the leadership position of the party. The president of …
Ontario tops Quebec for most electric cars sold in Canada
Ontario leads the nation when it comes to snapping up the most electric cars. They’ve beaten Quebec for the first time ever. According to data …
Ontario announces Sikh heritage learning tools
Last week Ontario announced it was making available new learning resources to help students understand Sikh history and heritage. Education Minister Indira Naidoo-Harris and Harinder …
Ousted Ontario Opposition Leader Patrick Brown Says Will Run to Get Job Back
The former leader of Ontario’s conservative opposition party announced Friday he is running for his party’s leadership just three weeks after resigning amid sexual misconduct …
Study finds personal insolvency rising in Ontario
Despite talk about the bustling economy there are dark clouds emerging in the form of insolvent borrowers using payday loans in Ontario. Their numbers have …