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University of Waterloo to waive tuition fees for students from two First Nations

University of Waterloo to waive tuition fees for students from two First Nations

TORONTO — The University of Waterloo is waiving tuition fees for students from two First Nations whose traditional territory the institution is located on.
Man arrested and charged in Elnaz Hajtamiri kidnapping, woman remains missing

Man arrested and charged in Elnaz Hajtamiri kidnapping, woman remains missing

Police say a fourth suspect has been arrested and charged in the kidnapping of a woman who was abducted from a home in Ontario more than a year ago. Police have said Elnaz Hajtamiri was taken on Jan.
99% of Ontario nursing homes now have air conditioning in residents' rooms: minister

99% of Ontario nursing homes now have air conditioning in residents' rooms: minister

Nearly 99 per cent of nursing homes in Ontario now have air conditioning in residents’ rooms, almost a year after the province set a deadline for the requirement.
Suspect in custody, victim recovering following afternoon stabbing in St. Catharines

Suspect in custody, victim recovering following afternoon stabbing in St. Catharines

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — One man has been arrested and another is recovering from stab wounds following an attack on the Merritt Trail in St. Catharines Thursday afternoon.
Peel police say 'prolific violent offender' considered armed and dangerous

Peel police say 'prolific violent offender' considered armed and dangerous

Peel Regional Police are looking for a federal parolee who they say is a "prolific violent offender" and may be at large in the area.
Toronto mayoral candidates spar over budget deficit, affordable housing at debate

Toronto mayoral candidates spar over budget deficit, affordable housing at debate

TORONTO — The six leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral election held their fourth debate in 48 hours on Thursday, claiming to be the fiscally responsible choice to lead Canada's largest city while pledging to resolve a massive pandemic-related bud
Ontario urged to develop 'guardrails' on public sector use of AI

Ontario urged to develop 'guardrails' on public sector use of AI

TORONTO — Ontario should put in place "effective guardrails" on the public sector's use of artificial intelligence technologies, the Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Ontario Human Rights Commission said Thursday in a joint statement.
Ontario WSIB workers threaten strike as deadline looms

Ontario WSIB workers threaten strike as deadline looms

TORONTO — Employees at Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board are threatening to strike if a new contract agreement isn't reached by next week.
Several Ontario police forces target street racing, say activity is on the rise

Several Ontario police forces target street racing, say activity is on the rise

TORONTO — Several police forces in Ontario say they will be working together to crack down on street racing, which they say has been on the rise.
Ontario program to pay smart thermostat owners for summer temperature control

Ontario program to pay smart thermostat owners for summer temperature control

TORONTO — Ontario is rolling out an energy conservation program that will pay residents with smart thermostats to lower their air conditioning during certain periods in the summer.