Ontario government to step up efforts to protect students’ data
The province says it wants to better safeguard children's information and prevent it from being stolen in cyber incidents.
Education
May 9
Faqiri family calls out Ontario government for lack of action on inquest recommendations
Faqiri's brother, Yusuf Faqiri, says Ontario has not fulfilled any of the recommendations following his brother's death at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay in 2016.
Canada
May 16
Sexual assault survivors blast Ontario government for delays in passing key bill
The proposed private members bill was labelled Lydia’s Law, named after a young Ontario woman who was sexually assaulted and embroiled in lengthy and difficult court proceedings.
Politics
May 15
Ontario government supports new youth wellness hub in Port Hope
The new youth wellness hub opening next year in Port Hope is one of 10 new hubs that the government is adding to the network of 22 hubs it has opened since 2020.
Health
May 2
Gravy sent to Premier Doug Ford briefly shuts down Ontario government building
Toronto police said they were called to Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto just after 11:30 a.m. after a suspicious package was found.
Politics
Apr 16
As EV battery push continues, Trudeau says new plant will ‘meet this moment’
The federal and Ontario governments are set to make 'an important automotive announcement' amid a major push to expand electric vehicle supply chains.
Canada
May 14
Contracts signed for controversial Ontario highway as project moves closer to construction
The Ontario government ramping up planning for the controversial Bradford Bypass after selecting a company to start designing the wester section the 16-kilometre highway.
Canada
May 9
Ontario’s transit fare integration has cost $16M so far: Metrolinx
The One Fare program is funded by the Ontario government. For the bus and subway fares waived for riders, the provincial government reimburses the local transit agency.
Politics
Apr 26
Kingston sees $3.2M from Ontario government home building fund
Kingston broke ground on 1,465 new housing units last year, the Ontario government says.
Politics
Apr 4
7 people fined $400 a day for refusing LTC transfers: Ontario government
Seven people in Ontario have been fined for refusing transfers from a hospital to a long-term care home not of their choosing.
Health
Apr 3
Councillors endorse plan to let 3rd party operate Hamilton’s forthcoming LRT for 10 years
Hamilton is set to present a plan to the Ontario government that endorses the use of private contractors to operate and maintain the city's forthcoming LRT for 10 years.
Canada
Apr 17
Ontario takes action against chemical plant after Aamjiwnaang First Nation residents fell ill
The Ontario government says it’s taking swift action against a chemical plant after a spike in benzene readings and after members Aamjiwnaang First Nation fell ill.
Environment
Apr 19
Ontario weighing nurse practitioner funding options amid extra billing concerns
The Ontario government is looking for ways to bring clinics led by nurse practitioners into the public health system. It also wants Ottawa to create cross-Canada rules.
Politics
Apr 15
‘Backbone of this province’: Cities ask for financial help from Ontario government
As the Ontario government's next budget looms, cities and towns continue to ask for more money, saying old funding formulas are leaving them cash-strapped.
Canada
Mar 24
Partners in Guelph supportive housing project thrilled with funding announcement
The Ontario government announced $9 million for supportive housing projects in Guelph, Ont., last week. Backers of the projects say the funding will make a huge difference.
Canada
Apr 1
GRH president top public sector earner in Waterloo Region in 2023
The Ontario government released the Sunshine List for 2023 as the top local wage earner in the region last year was Grand River Hospital CEO Ron Gagnon who took home $585,694.56.
Canada
Mar 28
Former Ford staffer cuts ties with town after lobbying plan used to ‘embarrass’ government
The town of Brighton, Ont., had planned to hire Atlas Strategic Advisors to help it lobby for help with upgrades to its water treatment facility worth tens of millions of dollars.
Canada
May 10
Liberal MPP accuses Ontario government of ‘silencing’ female legislators ahead of Int’l Women’s Day
A request by an Ontario Liberal MPP to speak about International Women's Day was rejected by the Ford government, although female MPPs were invited to take part in a photograph.
Politics
Mar 6
Belleville nets $1.24M from Ontario government home building fund
The money comes after Belleville asked for provincial funding following rash of drug overdoses
Politics
Mar 1
Feds sidestep Ontario as spat over $357M for affordable housing ends
Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser told his Ontario counterpart Paul Calandra that he would not send the province $357 million it was expecting for affordable housing projects.
Canada
May 6
