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March Break propels Pearson Airport toward busiest travel day in two years

March Break propels Pearson Airport toward busiest travel day in two years

TORONTO — The authority that operates the Toronto Pearson International Airport says things are running smoothly on what is expected to be its busiest travel day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ontario pledges funds for Kenora park to honour missing, murdered Indigenous women

Ontario pledges funds for Kenora park to honour missing, murdered Indigenous women

Ontario is contributing funds to a northern park meant to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The province is spending $230,625 on the Rotary Peace Park project in Kenora, Ont.
Some post-secondary schools to keep mask mandates in place

Some post-secondary schools to keep mask mandates in place

Some of Ontario's post-secondary institutions are opting to keep mask mandates in place, even after the provincial rules lift.
Ontario to set aside $1 million over two years for esports scholarship program

Ontario to set aside $1 million over two years for esports scholarship program

The Ontario government says it's launching a new scholarship for post-secondary students enrolled in programs related to esports.
Ontario reports 717 people in hospital with COVID-19 and 238 in ICUs

Ontario reports 717 people in hospital with COVID-19 and 238 in ICUs

Ontario is reporting 717 people in hospital with COVID-19 today, and 238 in intensive care. That's compared with 742 people in hospital and 244 in ICUs on Thursday.
Coroner evaluating inquest request on cold-related homeless deaths in Toronto

Coroner evaluating inquest request on cold-related homeless deaths in Toronto

TORONTO — Ontario's chief coroner is investigating several cold-related deaths among Toronto's homeless population and evaluating whether to hold an inquest on the issue. An advocacy group has requested an inquest, Dr. Dirk Huyer said.
Lecce defends end date for Ontario school mask mandate amid calls for more time

Lecce defends end date for Ontario school mask mandate amid calls for more time

TORONTO — Ontario's education minister is defending the province's plan to end mask rules along with other COVID-19 measures in schools on March 21 despite concerns from parents, educators, health experts and political opponents about the timeline.
Ontario offers tuition supports for career college PSW students

Ontario offers tuition supports for career college PSW students

TORONTO — Ontario is offering tuition support for up to 4,000 personal support worker students enrolling at private career colleges.
Ontario plan for GTA transportation includes 'conceptual' transit lines, new highways

Ontario plan for GTA transportation includes 'conceptual' transit lines, new highways

Ontario has laid out a 30-year vision to grow transportation networks around Toronto, including road expansions, potential new transit networks and proposed new highways, although much of the plan isn't fully costed.
Ontario reports 742 people in hospital with COVID-19 and 244 in intensive care

Ontario reports 742 people in hospital with COVID-19 and 244 in intensive care

Ontario is reporting 742 people in hospital with COVID-19 today, and 244 in intensive care. That's compared with 751 in hospital and 241 in ICUs on Wednesday. Ontario is also reporting 14 more deaths due to COVID-19.