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Halfway through Ontario election campaign, some parties still developing platforms
As Ontario's snap winter election campaign reaches its halfway point, Progressive Conservatives' main opponents are still scrambling to pitch themselves to voters, while polls suggest the incumbents maintain a significant lead.
Toronto-St. Paul's set to be battleground for Liberals and NDP in Ontario election
Toronto-St. Paul's is representative of the city's diversity at a cultural, economic and social level. It's also symbolic of fierce competition between the NDP and Liberals as voters head to the polls on Feb. 27 and could show how long-term incumbency influences voter decisions, one expert says.
Family sues after Toronto mother, son contract food poisoning, die on Dominican Republic vacation
The family of a Toronto mother and son who died after getting food poisoning during their stay at a Dominican Republic resort are now suing a hotel and travel company, alleging they were negligent in their health and safety protocols and failed to provide timely medical help.
Hardship and hope: Syrian refugee family reflects on nearly a decade in Canada
Amani Shamseddin says she never could have imagined her family's escape from Syria and the community they have now found in Edmonton. While settling in a new country has had its challenges, their journey to safety is something she doesn't take for granted.
'Remember to be kind': Holidays especially tough for those living on the streets, Toronto shelter workers say
Workers on the front line of Toronto's homeless crisis say the holiday season has been tough for those living on the streets, as colder temperatures set in along with feelings of isolation.
Alan Young, 'trailblazer' known for landmark legal challenges, dies at age 69
York University says Alan Young, a lawyer and legal scholar known for leading the challenge of Canada's prostitution laws before the country's top court, has died at age 69.
Hospitality workers rally for higher wages as hotel costs soar during Swift tour
The sound of chants, whistles and drum beats filled the air outside a downtown Toronto hotel Thursday night as a crowd of hospitality workers gathered to demand salary increases amid skyrocketing accommodation costs during Taylor Swift's concerts in the city.
Safety experts outline what Toronto Taylor Swift fans should know
As Toronto readies for Taylor Swift's arrival this week, some crowd management and planning experts say additional safety precautions should be taken when tens of thousands of fans fill the city's downtown core on show nights.
Pickering councillor's pay suspended for pattern of bad behaviour
Lisa Robinson's pay is being suspended 90 days for what the city's integrity commissioner calls a continued pattern of 'unacceptable behaviour.' Robinson's pay was also suspended twice in 2023 for cyberbullying and anti-2SLGBTQ+ remarks.
Clarity lacking on new cell rules in Ontario schools: critics
Cellphones will be kept out of the classroom for students of all ages this year, with different grades having different restrictions. Some say teachers need more guidance.