Doug Ford Government

• ‘A body check’: Kids restrained over 2000 times in one year in Ontario’s child-welfare system

  An investigation by Global News and APTN has found physical restraints occur at an alarming rate inside Ontario's group homes. Experts say their use is psychologically damaging.

  Investigations

  Jun 7
  
• Province promises $12.3 million in new funding for Waterloo Regional Police

  The Ontario government says it will provide Waterloo Regional Police $12.3 million in new funding over the next three years in a bid to help fight crime.

  Crime

  Apr 19
  
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• Ford government slammed for withholding vital air pollution data from Aamjiwnaang First Nation

  The Ontario government is facing criticism for withholding critical air pollution data which projected startling levels of a cancer-causing chemical in the air of a First Nation.

  Environment

  Nov 16, 2021
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• Education, school safety left out of Ontario throne speech

  Critics and Ontario party leaders responded to the throne speech, calling it calling it 'uninspiring' and 'disappointing.'

  Politics

  Oct 4, 2021
• GO Train service to extend to London, Stratford, St. Marys come October

  The project will see Metrolinx provide weekday trips between London and Toronto, with one early morning trip to Union Station and one return trip in the late evening.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2021
• Health-care workers protest Ontario’s 1% wage increase cap on public employees

  Last month, Canada's annual inflation rate surged to 3.7 per cent, meaning public sector employees will lose purchasing power if the yearly wage increase cap continues.

  Economy

  Aug 25, 2021
• Ontario government spending $15M to redevelop Collingwood hospital

  The redevelopment will include the expansion and upgrades to existing aged infrastructure, with the goal to improve access to health-care for Collingwood and area residents.

  Health

  Aug 10, 2021
• Ontario government gives $2.8M to 3 Simcoe County businesses

  The Ontario government is providing more than $2.8 million to three businesses in Simcoe County through its regional development program.

  Economy

  Jul 23, 2021
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• Is Ontario’s regional staged approach working amid the province’s second wave of COVID-19?

  Many Ontario regions neighbouring coronavirus hot spots are still in Stage 3, prompting concerns that they'll become destinations for visitors looking to access services that aren't available in modified Stage 2.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2020
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• Ontario prohibits alcohol sales at bars, restaurants after 11 p.m., orders strip clubs to close

  The order will go into effect on Saturday and will also require food and drink establishments to close by 12 a.m. and remain closed until 5 a.m., except for delivery and takeout.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2020