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Ontario Orders Immediate Parking Restrictions at Daycares Following Toddler's Death

Following a fatal car crash at a Richmond Hill daycare that killed a toddler and injured seven others, Ontario's Education Minister has ordered immediate parking restrictions at all licensed child-care centers to prevent similar incidents, prompting concerns from operators about unintended consequen...

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford Condemns Speed Cameras Following Vandalism

Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized Toronto's speed cameras following the vandalism of 16 cameras, suggesting their removal, while Mayor Olivia Chow condemned the destruction and police investigate.

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Populism, Booze, and Business: Doug Ford's Strategy Echoes a Century-Old Playbook

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's public protest against Crown Royal's plant closure mirrors a similar economic nationalism employed by Premier Howard Ferguson in the 1930s, revealing a consistent pattern in Ontario's political history of using alcohol policy and economic strategies to gain popular suppor...

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Ontario Bans Dog and Cat Research Testing

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a ban on research testing on dogs and cats following revelations from whistleblowers about cruel experiments at the Lawson Research Institute in London, Ont., which has since ceased such research.

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Driver with Previous Charges Causes Fatal Crash

An 18-year-old facing charges in a fatal car crash that killed a father of three and injured his family had no driving restrictions despite a previous dangerous driving charge involving Premier Doug Ford.

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Ontario Speed Cameras: Effective Despite Vandalism and Political Opposition

Speed cameras in Ontario are reducing speeding incidents by 45 percent in high-risk areas, despite vandalism and political opposition; their effectiveness outweighs the minor revenue and concerns about ticketing thresholds and warning signs.

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Child Killed in Daycare Crash Spurs Calls for Safety Upgrades

A toddler died and several others were injured when an SUV crashed into a Toronto-area daycare, prompting demands for enhanced safety measures at childcare facilities.

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Ontario Skills Development Fund Under Scrutiny for Lack of Transparency

Ontario's Skills Development Fund (SDF), which has received $2.5 billion since 2021, is under investigation by the Auditor-General for its lack of transparency and potential diversion of public funds from postsecondary institutions to private entities.

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RECO Freezes iPro Realty Accounts Amid \$10-Million Trust Fund Shortfall

Ontario's real estate regulator, RECO, froze the bank accounts of iPro Realty Ltd. after discovering a \$10-million shortfall in trust accounts used for realtor commissions and consumer down payments; the brokerage's owners used the money for operating expenses and investor payouts, leading to the r...

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Canada Prioritizes Global Competitiveness Over US Trade Deal

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford met in Ottawa on Monday to discuss boosting Canada's global competitiveness instead of focusing on a trade deal with the United States, amid unpredictable US trade policies and imposed tariffs.

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Ontario Labour Group Demands Stronger Worker Protections Amid Wildfire Smoke

The Ontario Federation of Labour is advocating for stronger worker protections against poor air quality caused by increasingly frequent wildfire smoke, collecting data over six weeks to present to the legislature in November, pushing for regulations similar to winter temperature benchmarks.

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Ontario Relaxes Doctor Self-Treatment Policy Amidst Primary Care Crisis

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is relaxing restrictions on doctors treating family and close contacts due to a primary care shortage, allowing broader care in underserved areas if no other option exists, while maintaining safeguards against potential conflicts of interest.

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