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Environmental groups rip new caribou protection deal between Ontario and Ottawa

Environmental groups rip new caribou protection deal between Ontario and Ottawa

A new five-year deal between the federal government and Ontario designed to protect the province's beleaguered caribou is a "spectacular failure" to the species, environmental groups say.
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Retail theft ring taken down, several young teens charged: Peel police

Retail theft ring taken down, several young teens charged: Peel police

Police west of Toronto say they have broken up an alleged theft ring and recovered more than $80,000 in stolen property. Peel Regional Police say they've charged 12 people, including three teenage girls and a teenage boy, in the months-long probe.
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Ontario budget proposes spreading public service workforce out across province

Ontario budget proposes spreading public service workforce out across province

TORONTO — Ontario's Progressive Conservatives want to spread the public service workforce across the province in a bid to stimulate local economies and save money.
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Ontario Tories try to cater to drivers with measures in election budget

Ontario Tories try to cater to drivers with measures in election budget

TORONTO — Ontario's Progressive Conservatives want to tweak auto insurance rules to allow more choice, ensure fairness and crack down on fraud.
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What's in the Ontario budget? Highlights from the 2022 fiscal plan

What's in the Ontario budget? Highlights from the 2022 fiscal plan

Ontario's Progressive Conservative government tabled a budget Thursday that effectively doubles as its platform for the spring election. Here are the highlights: OFF THE PATH TO BALANCE The budget lays out $198.
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Ontario reports 1,661 people in hospital with COVID-19, 202 in intensive care.

Ontario reports 1,661 people in hospital with COVID-19, 202 in intensive care.

Ontario is reporting 1,661 people in hospital with COVID-19 today, and 202 in intensive care. That's compared with 1,734 hospitalizations and 211 people in ICUs on Wednesday. The province is reporting 21 new deaths from COVID-19.
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Ontario Greens look to other provinces as they campaign to grow their caucus of one

Ontario Greens look to other provinces as they campaign to grow their caucus of one

TORONTO — Ontario’s Greens are hoping to build on momentum from their first-ever provincial win and grow their caucus of one this spring – or at least hold onto the seat they won four years ago.
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GO Transit bus service resumes at Union Station after protest by striking workers

GO Transit bus service resumes at Union Station after protest by striking workers

TORONTO — GO Transit says bus service at Toronto's Union Station has resumed after a protest by striking workers saw some lines delayed and others rerouted to other transit hubs.
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First Nations share priorities on housing, health supports with Ontario party leaders

First Nations share priorities on housing, health supports with Ontario party leaders

Housing, mental health and addictions and community-based services were among the priorities First Nations chiefs shared with leaders of Ontario's Liberal, New Democrat and Green parties on Wednesday.
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Ontario Greens propose tax on domestic buyers of multiple homes

Ontario Greens propose tax on domestic buyers of multiple homes

Ontario's Green Party is proposing a tax on domestic homebuyers with multiple properties as a measure to reduce housing demand and make it easier for first-time buyers to get into the market.
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