Ontario government expands online raffles so people could remotely participate in draws
Since then, 2,000 electronic raffles have been held across Ontario, and now they will be able to be held remotely. Continue reading
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Waterloo region asking province for control of ambulance dispatch services
Waterloo region is hoping the provincial government will hand it control of ambulance dispatch services. Continue reading
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Fleming College estimates 10% cut to tuition will lead to $2.5 million in revenue loss
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
The Ontario government will cut tuition fees by 10 per cent in September. Continue reading
Ontario government cuts tuition fees by 10%, eliminates free tuition for low-income students
Under a new framework, tuition would decrease by 10 per cent for the 2019-2020 year, then be frozen for the following year. Continue reading
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Cobourg and Port Hope opt in but don’t qualify for first round of cannabis stores
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
Cobourg and Port Hope combined have fewer than 50,000 residents, which means the communities don’t qualify for the first round of cannabis stores in Ontario. Continue reading
NDP concerned Ontario government’s planned tuition cut will come with slash to grants
Colleges and universities critic Chris Glover says he is deeply concerned that Ontario Student Assistance Plan grants will be cut. Continue reading
Ontario government to cut post-secondary tuition fees by 10%
The government says that means the average university arts and science undergraduate student would save about $660 and the average college student would save $340. Continue reading
Ontario announces review of regional governments across province
The Ontario government announced it will conduct a review of regional governments in a search for ways to cut red tape and inefficiencies. Continue reading
Ontario government proposes to increase housing supply by changing Toronto-area growth plan
The government says the changes would come while maintaining protections for the Greenbelt, an area designated to keep environmentally sensitive land from urban development. Continue reading
Ontario government won’t fund French-language university despite federal support
Ontario will not reverse the cancellation of a proposed French-language university despite a federal commitment to extend funding for a team working on the project, the provincial government said Monday. Continue reading