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Family members, friends and close contacts are being notified after a case of measles was confirmed in the Halifax area. In a Friday release, the Nova Scotia Health Authority said they are conducting an investigation in coordination with the IWK Health Centre to identify further cases. Three potential exposure sites …
Read More »Several southern Ontario public health units warn whooping cough on the rise
Several public health units in southwestern Ontario say they’ve seen a spike in cases of whooping cough and are urging residents to get vaccinated against the respiratory illness that can be particularly severe in young children. Southwestern Public Health — which serves Oxford County, Elgin County and St. Thomas, Ont. …
Read More »Officials bury rising costs of Ontario Line, cite concern about ‘further public discussion’
As work begins to build the Ford government’s signature Ontario Line through Toronto, government officials appear to be burying the escalating cost of the subway project to avoid a public debate about the money. Government documents obtained by Global News show that information about the project’s rising costs was labelled …
Read More »Police seek footage in Amherstview, Ont. bank robbery investigation – Kingston
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Lennox & Addington County OPP are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect of a recent bank robbery in Amherstview, Ont. They’re hoping anyone with photo or video footage of the incident to upload the content online. The OPP have …
Read More »Ontario public health units press province for more stable funding
TORONTO — Ontario’s public health units are calling on the government to stop using one-time funding to bridge a gap it created four years ago, and to provide them with a predictable source of money as they address a backlog of services built up over the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Doug …
Read More »Port Burwell Public School closed Friday due to power outage – London
In support of #TVDSB’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all staff and students, Port Burwell Public School will be closed today, Friday, February 10 due to a power outage.Students can access independent learning activities from their classroom’s digital platform. pic.twitter.com/iYxP9SpDy2 — Thames Valley DSB (@TVDSB) February 10, 2023 News Source link
Read More »Public to honour former Lt.-Gov. David Onley, lies in state at Ontario legislature
People can pay tribute to former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley this weekend as he lies in state for two days at the legislature before his funeral Monday. The Premier’s Office says Onley will lie in state at Queen’s Park from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 …
Read More »Public consultation begins for Loyalist Township rec centre revamp – Kingston
Public consultation has kicked off in Loyalist Township ahead of a complete revamp of the W.J. Henderson recreation centre. A new pool is at the centre of the plans, and the project has already secured over $16 million in federal funding. The two public information sessions held Monday provided area …
Read More »As public servants return to office, some decry lack of clarity, long commutes – National
Ottawa public servant YuTaek Hwang has been working remotely for nearly three years. But despite the fact that a back-to-office mandate for federal workers takes effect beginning this week, Hwang said his department has not offered any information about when he should return. “We did get a corporate email saying …
Read More »Police officers, members of the public attend procession for OPP officer shot dead
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 30, 2022 6:10 am Updated December 30, 2022 9:49 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Dozens of officers and members of the public are paying tribute to a slain Ontario Provincial Police officer. A procession carrying 28-year-old Const. …
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