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Police say they are increasing their presence around six high schools after threats

Police say they are increasing their presence around six high schools after threats

—  8 March 2023

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police in Peel Region say they are increasing their presence around six…

Ontario to be short 33,000 nurses and PSWs by 2028: financial watchdog

Ontario to be short 33,000 nurses and PSWs by 2028: financial watchdog

—  8 March 2023

Ontario is projected to be short 33,000 nurses and personal support workers by 2028 and needs…

Ottawa turns to temporary shelters as city searches for permanent housing solutions

Ottawa turns to temporary shelters as city searches for permanent housing solutions

—  8 March 2023

With pandemic-era temporary shelters still operating in Ottawa community centres, the city…

Ontario looking ‘closely’ at B.C.’s free prescription contraception plan: Jones

Ontario looking ‘closely’ at B.C.’s free prescription contraception plan: Jones

—  8 March 2023

TORONTO — Ontario's health minister says the province is looking "closely" at British Columbia's…

Canaccord shareholder seeks to remove special committee directors who oppose buyout

Canaccord shareholder seeks to remove special committee directors who oppose buyout

—  8 March 2023

TORONTO — A shareholder of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. wants to remove the four directors…

In search of merch: Bands turn to merch tables to give their tours more juice

In search of merch: Bands turn to merch tables to give their tours more juice

—  8 March 2023

TORONTO — Selling merchandise has always been part of the equation for Hamilton band Arkells,…

Man accused of throwing gravel at Trudeau at 2021 campaign stop pleads guilty

Man accused of throwing gravel at Trudeau at 2021 campaign stop pleads guilty

—  8 March 2023

LONDON, Ont. — An Ontario man accused of throwing gravel at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…

Ontario launches Grade 11 program to work toward skilled-trade apprenticeship

Ontario launches Grade 11 program to work toward skilled-trade apprenticeship

—  8 March 2023

PICKERING, Ont. — Ontario will allow students in Grade 11 to begin working toward their apprenticeships…

Juno Awards heading to Atlantic Canada in 2024 for a second Halifax event

Juno Awards heading to Atlantic Canada in 2024 for a second Halifax event

—  8 March 2023

TORONTO — The Juno Awards are returning to Halifax next year.  The Canadian Academy of Recording…

Margaret Atwood’s new short stories tackle cancel culture, reproductive rights, technology

—  8 March 2023

TORONTO — Margaret Atwood has been applauded for her speculative and sometimes bleak bibliography…