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Ontario may not meet LTC direct care target due to staff shortages: document

Ontario may not meet LTC direct care target due to staff shortages: document

TORONTO — Difficulties hiring and retaining enough nurses and personal support workers for long-term care homes could mean the Ontario government may not meet its target for the amount of hands-on care residents receive, the minister responsible for
Ontario, federal governments reach deal allowing Highway 413 project to proceed

Ontario, federal governments reach deal allowing Highway 413 project to proceed

TORONTO — Ontario has struck a deal with the federal government to proceed with the province's Highway 413 project while working together to mitigate the effects on species at risk.
Three charged following January pro-Palestinian demonstration in Toronto office

Three charged following January pro-Palestinian demonstration in Toronto office

TORONTO — A pro-Palestine group says some of its supporters have been arrested for protesting inside a Toronto business it claims is linked with Israeli causes.
Driver missing in Ontario after police say vehicle was pulled into creek

Driver missing in Ontario after police say vehicle was pulled into creek

CASEY, ONTARIO — Teams of searchers have been looking for a motorist missing since the weekend when police say the vehicle he was driving entered a flooded ditch and was pulled into a creek in northern Ontario.
Thunder Bay police chief vows to rebuild eroding trust after ex-chief arrested

Thunder Bay police chief vows to rebuild eroding trust after ex-chief arrested

Criminal charges against the former Thunder Bay police chief and other high-ranking members have sown further doubt in the credibility of the embattled force in northern Ontario, its current leaders acknowledged Monday as they vowed to rebuild confid
Boy, 14, drowns in Lake Ontario near Ashbridges Bay Park: police

Boy, 14, drowns in Lake Ontario near Ashbridges Bay Park: police

Toronto police say a 14-year-old boy has died after he went missing in Lake Ontario on Sunday evening. Acting Insp.
Man faces attempted murder charge in stabbing of Toronto police officer

Man faces attempted murder charge in stabbing of Toronto police officer

Toronto police say a 27-year-old man who was shot after allegedly stabbing a police officer in the city last week has been charged with several offences, including two counts of attempted murder.
Striking York University workers reach tentative agreement with employer: union

Striking York University workers reach tentative agreement with employer: union

TORONTO — The union representing about 3,000 striking academic workers at York University reached a tentative deal with the post-secondary institution Sunday night, marking a potential end to a labour disruption that has gone on for nearly two months
Leave Canada? Sue automakers? Victims consider their options as auto thefts surge

Leave Canada? Sue automakers? Victims consider their options as auto thefts surge

As the Greater Toronto Area confronts an auto theft crisis, some residents are considering bold – or arguably radical – action.
Police watchdog investigating after Toronto officer stabbed, suspect shot

Police watchdog investigating after Toronto officer stabbed, suspect shot

TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a Toronto police officer was stabbed and the suspect was shot in the city's west end. Toronto police said both the officer and suspect were in stable condition in hospital Friday.