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Investments in public transit, housing headline Ottawa's draft budget for 2024

Investments in public transit, housing headline Ottawa's draft budget for 2024

OTTAWA — The City of Ottawa released its 2024 draft budget Wednesday, a proposed $4.6-billion operational portfolio that keeps property tax increases capped at 2.5 per cent for the second year in a row.
Ontario to boost compensation for injured workers by 'super indexing' benefits

Ontario to boost compensation for injured workers by 'super indexing' benefits

WELLAND, Ont. — Ontario is planning on boosting benefits for injured workers and improving cancer coverage for firefighters under legislation set to be introduced soon.
Statue of Queen Elizabeth unveiled on grounds of Ontario legislature

Statue of Queen Elizabeth unveiled on grounds of Ontario legislature

TORONTO — A newly placed statue of the late Queen Elizabeth was unveiled Tuesday at the Ontario legislature, marking the end of a years-long delay for the commemorative sculpture.
Case against Peter Nygard is a 'false narrative,' defence argues in closing remarks

Case against Peter Nygard is a 'false narrative,' defence argues in closing remarks

TORONTO — The case against Peter Nygard is built on a "false narrative" created by complainants whose testimony was not credible and at times "painfully absurd," the former fashion mogul's defence lawyer argued in his closing submission to the jury o
Ontario may have to operate two Toronto LRTs amid city budget crunch: documents

Ontario may have to operate two Toronto LRTs amid city budget crunch: documents

TORONTO — Ontario might have to assume operations of two light rail lines in the cash-strapped city of Toronto, Ministry of Transportation officials say in internal government documents.
Ontario plans to require salary ranges be included in job postings

Ontario plans to require salary ranges be included in job postings

TORONTO — Ontario employers could soon be required to include salary ranges in job postings under new legislation announced Monday, while the province is also considering curtailing the use of workplace non-disclosure agreements.
Ontario registered nurses soon able to prescribe birth control, travel medication

Ontario registered nurses soon able to prescribe birth control, travel medication

TORONTO — Registered nurses in Ontario will soon be able to prescribe certain medications such as birth control and drugs for smoking cessation.
Two-vehicle collision in Huron County leaves one dead, two injured

Two-vehicle collision in Huron County leaves one dead, two injured

A 45-year-old resident of Brockton, Ont., is dead and two others are injured after a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck.
Vaughan fire destroys 40 townhouse units under construction, no injuries reported

Vaughan fire destroys 40 townhouse units under construction, no injuries reported

VAUGHAN, Ont. — An early morning fire has destroyed around 40 units of a townhouse complex under construction in Vaughan, Ont.
Auditor general conducting Ontario Place, science centre audits

Auditor general conducting Ontario Place, science centre audits

TORONTO — Ontario's auditor general's office is conducting audits on Ontario Place, which the Progressive Conservative government has started redeveloping, and the Ontario Science Centre, slated to move to the waterfront attraction in a few years.