Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Mohawk, McMaster part of 3-year study to examine student transportation habits
A group of universities and colleges in the GTHA has launched a study into the transportation habits of the region’s 600,000 post-secondary students. Continue reading
2 suspects wanted in human trafficking investigation may be in GTHA: Niagara police
Police believe both men initially fled the country but have since returned and could be anywhere in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Continue reading
Ontario mayors seek advice on pot rules from province ahead of legalization
The Liberal government said earlier this month that it will sell recreational marijuana in as many as 150 dedicated stores. Continue reading
Ontario sets tougher anti-sprawl targets in updated growth plan for Golden Horseshoe
Under the plan, 60 per cent of new residential development will take place in existing neighbourhoods. Continue reading
Bank of Canada governor sees increasing evidence of speculation in Toronto-area housing
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has said her government is very close to bringing forward a package of measures to address housing affordability. Continue reading
Kathleen Wynne to meet with Toronto, Hamilton mayors to discuss housing affordability
The average price of a detached house in Toronto has surpassed the $1.5-million mark. Continue reading
Ontario housing affordability measures will be in spring budget: finance minister
Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa confirmed Monday he plans to include housing affordability measures in his upcoming budget. Continue reading
Precarious jobs on the rise in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Workers in precarious jobs are often caught in a cycle of lower wages, limited benefits and high levels of uncertainty, according to a new study released by McMaster University and United Way Toronto. Continue reading