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Ontario announces plan to hire 1,000 new teachers for math and literacy

Ontario announces plan to hire 1,000 new teachers for math and literacy

TORONTO — Ontario is hiring nearly 1,000 teachers for specialized math and literacy programs, the province's education minister announced Sunday, but critics say that won't provide enough help for students in the vast majority of schools.
Ontario Liberal Party set to announce new leader on Dec. 2

Ontario Liberal Party set to announce new leader on Dec. 2

TORONTO — Ontario Liberals are set to vote for their new leader through ranked ballots in late November, with the results to be unveiled Dec. 2.
Pedestrian dies of injuries three days after east-end Toronto crash

Pedestrian dies of injuries three days after east-end Toronto crash

Toronto police say a man who was hit by a car three days ago has now died of his injuries. Police say that around 6 a.m.
Toronto police say a male has died in daytime shooting at apartment building

Toronto police say a male has died in daytime shooting at apartment building

Toronto police say a 38-year-old man from Kitchener, Ont., has died after a shooting in a residential area in the city's northwest.
One man dead in shooting near Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood

One man dead in shooting near Toronto's Little Italy neighbourhood

TORONTO — Police have identified a 24-year-old Toronto man as the victim of a fatal shooting in the city's Little Italy neighbourhood. Police were called to the Bloor Street West and Delaware Avenue area shortly before 11 p.m.
Ontario legislator serves libel notice against Global News over China allegations

Ontario legislator serves libel notice against Global News over China allegations

TORONTO — An Ontario legislator says he has served Global News with a notice of libel over allegations of election interference by China.
Several southwestern Ontario hospitals lift mask mandates

Several southwestern Ontario hospitals lift mask mandates

Several southwestern Ontario hospitals say that starting next week staff, patients, and visitors will no longer be required to wear masks at all times, dropping requirements introduced during the pandemic.
Panel calls for anti-racism policy, trauma-informed approach in Thunder Bay police

Panel calls for anti-racism policy, trauma-informed approach in Thunder Bay police

An independent expert panel is calling for systemic change at the Thunder Bay Police Service and the board overseeing it, saying an anti-racism policy, a trauma-informed approach to policing and a formal forum for consultation with First Nations shou
Hamilton, Ont., declares state of emergency over opioids, homelessness, mental health

Hamilton, Ont., declares state of emergency over opioids, homelessness, mental health

Hamilton's city council declared a state of emergency on Thursday over homelessness, opioid addiction and mental health issues in the city.
Doug Ford hints at relocating Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place

Doug Ford hints at relocating Ontario Science Centre to Ontario Place

Premier Doug Ford hinted Thursday that an announcement is imminent on moving the Ontario Science Centre from east Toronto to the downtown site of Ontario Place.