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Ontario mayors speak out against proposal to give more power over housing to province
Ontario Mayors are raising concerns about a new report from the Ford government that recommends taking some control over housing policy away from municipalities and giving it to the province.
Ontario doctors welcome decision to resume non-urgent surgeries as 'the right first step'
A decision by the Ontario Ministry of Health to resume some surgeries paused due to a surge in Omicron cases, starting next Monday, is being welcomed by doctors in the province.
Ontario introduces bill to better protect long-term care residents
Ontario's Progressive Conservative government introduced a new bill on Thursday that would double the maximum fines levied on long-term care homes that break the law.
Ontario officials working to help Alberta's stricken health-care system battle COVID-19 surge
Ontario officials are "having conversations right now" to determine what support the province can provide to help Alberta's crippled health-care system battles its deadly fourth wave of COVID-19.
Humber River Hospital vaccinates 1,500 in 2 days as city says vaccine hesitancy dropping in Toronto
Humber River Hospital says its clinic has vaccinated about 1,500 people against COVID-19 in the last two days and one doctor there says many people are realizing that getting inoculated might help to prevent another lockdown.
Elections Canada won't require workers to be vaccinated, but vows voting will be safe for seniors
Elections Canada says it will not require its workers on election day to be vaccinated, but says it is taking steps to ensure long-term care and retirement home residents will be able to vote safely on Sept. 20.
'The tide is really turning' on support for COVID-19 vaccine passports, expert says
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has rejected immunization certificates and mandating immunizations for workplaces, but one legal expert who’s argued in favour of so-called vaccine passports believes they’re inevitable.
Ontario investigating 2 long-term care homes following allegations residents died of neglect during pandemic
Ontario is investigating two Toronto long-term care homes where the Canadian military reported residents died of neglect, not COVID-19, during outbreaks last year.
Ex-Dominican Republic deputy minister found guilty in sexual assault of Ontario woman
An Ontario woman who nearly lost her chance at justice after being sexually assaulted by an official in the Dominican Republic government more than four years ago says she's relieved he was found guilty this week.
Toronto doctors advocate for higher vaccine priority for pregnant people as ICU rates climb
Doctors who work with pregnant people are advocating for them to be put at a higher priority for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, as more become sick with the virus during the third wave.