Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
CTV expresses ‘regrets’ over errors included in Patrick Brown article
TORONTO — CTV News expressed "regrets" Wednesday over errors included in a 2018 report that torpedoed Patrick Brown's career in provincial politics, closing the door on a years-long legal dispute between the two parties. A statement sent by the broadc...
Ontario to lift most mask mandates March 21, remaining public health orders April 27
TORONTO — Ontario is removing most mask mandates on March 21 and ending all remaining public health orders a month later, shifting the onus of protection from COVID-19 to individuals – a move some experts worry comes too quickly. Improving health
Student and youth groups call for free menstrual products on post-secondary campuses
TORONTO — Student unions and youth advocacy groups across Ontario are calling on the provincial government to ensure free menstrual products are made available on all post-secondary campuses. In a letter sent to the government Tuesday, the Toronto You...
Ontario offering nurses up to $5,000 as job retention incentive
Ontario is offering all nurses incentive pay of up to $5,000 per person to encourage job retention. Health Minister Christine Elliott said Monday the payments are meant to support nurses as the province recovers from the pandemic. "A strong nursing wo...
Tamara Lich, the ‘spark that lit’ the convoy protest in Ottawa, gets bail
OTTAWA — Convoy organizer Tamara Lich was bombarded with hugs and well wishes from supporters Monday as she walked out of the Ottawa courthouse free on bail after spending 18 days behind bars. About 20 people carrying red and white signs
Ontario reverses course on plan to deregulate traditional Chinese medicine
TORONTO — Ontario is reversing course on a plan to deregulate traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, saying it will instead require that the regulatory college for the profession offer licensing exams in Cantonese and Mandarin. The government s...
Quebec reports nine more COVID deaths, hospitalizations drop from 20 patients
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting nine more deaths linked to COVID-19 today and a 20-patient drop in hospitalizations related to the disease. The Health Department says there are 1,238 people hospitalized with COVID-19, after 66 patients were admitted in ...
Trudeau announces spending for transit projects in Mississauga, Ont.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says three levels of government are coming together to improve the transit system in Mississauga, Ont. He announced Friday that the federal, provincial and municipal governments will spend a combined $6...
Patrick Brown’s decision whether to enter the Conservative race coming ‘soon’
OTTAWA — A spokesman for Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says he will soon make a decision about whether to enter the Conservative party leadership race. Gary Collins says Brown is pleased with the rules the party's leadership election organizing committe...
Ontario announces $10M for Ottawa businesses affected by downtown protests
OTTAWA — The Ontario government is offering Ottawa businesses affected by the weeks-long protest in the city's downtown $10 million in supports. Tourism and Culture Minister Lisa MacLeod, who also represents an Ottawa riding, also announced a $1.5-mill...