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It started off as a routine trip from New Hampshire to Burlington, Ont., where Robert Arndt was visiting his daughter and two grandchildren. “We go about four times a year to visit and we stay in the same hotel in Burlington,” said Ardnt. On Feb. 10 at 6:30 a.m, Arndt …
Read More »Advocacy group accuses Ontario of trying to ‘dismantle’ public health-care system
A health-care advocacy group in Ontario is accusing the Ford government of deliberately underfunding public health care to benefit for-profit clinics in the province. A new report by the Ontario Health Coalition has compiled a master list of unused operating room capacity — space the organization says the government could …
Read More »Illegal firearms seized in Canada-U.S. gun probe, largest in Ontario history
A joint investigation led by Ontario’s weapons enforcement unit and U.S. Homeland Security investigators has led to the seizure of 274 illegal firearms, police say. News Source link
Read More »Ontario health units told to prepare for ‘potential outbreaks’ of measles
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s top doctor is warning public health agencies to be ready and prepared for a potential increase in the number of measles cases after two were reported in the Greater Toronto Area. Dr. Kieran Moore sent a memo, obtained by Global News, …
Read More »‘Enormous pressure’ expected in Ontario home care due to high growth of senior population
Ontario will need close to another 7,000 health specialists to accommodate an aging population likely to seek more home care over the next five years, according to researchers. A McMaster University team that co-produced a study for Home Care Ontario is predicting “dire consequences” with the province’s senior population amid …
Read More »Ontario documents show patient complaints over cataract billings
As Ontario prepares to expand the number of private clinics that perform publicly funded cataract surgeries, documents show those procedures form one of the most common complaints the province receives from patients about unfair billing practices. The Canadian Press submitted a freedom-of-information request for copies of complaints made under the law banning …
Read More »Big, big, money! Winning Lotto Max ticket for $70M jackpot sold in Ontario
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Check your tickets! The OLG says the winning ticket for Tuesday’s Lotto Max draw jackpot worth $70 million was sold in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ont. No details were provided yet. The OLG says the winner will be revealed when the …
Read More »Ontario legislature resumes with lingering questions on plan for post-secondary
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 20, 2024 6:07 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s members of provincial parliament head back to the legislature today after a 10-week break from sitting and many eyes will likely be on the colleges and universities …
Read More »Government, opposition look to reset narrative as Ontario legislature returns
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to reopen the provincial legislature on Tuesday with hopes of putting the bruising Greenbelt scandal behind him and focusing on the next provincial election – looking to define which political party is focused on making life more affordable. Ford’s Progressive Conservatives are set to …
Read More »Ontario plans legal changes to tolls, licence renewals
As the Progressive Conservatives prepare for the house to return, the Minister of Transportation has unveiled more details of the government’s new, campaign-style legislation. At an announcement on Thursday morning, Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said he would propose a law to ban tolls on provincial highways and freeze the cost of …
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