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Cyclist dies after colliding with passing train in Guelph, Ont.: police

Police say a man has died after colliding with a passing train while riding his bicycle in Guelph, Ont. They say emergency services were called to the railway tracks on Edinburgh Road North, between Crimea Street and Inkerman Street, just after 5 p.

Tentative deal reached with striking Ajax and Pickering casino workers

PICKERING, Ont. — The union representing striking workers at two Ontario casinos says a tentative deal has been reached with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.
Seven months on, Toronto awaits drug decriminalization decision

Seven months on, Toronto awaits drug decriminalization decision

TORONTO — As Toronto waits to hear whether the federal government will grant its request to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs for personal use, harm reduction advocates say approval is urgently needed as governments fail to match the grav
Ontario cheers U.S. bill proposing EV tax credits, but still no local incentives

Ontario cheers U.S. bill proposing EV tax credits, but still no local incentives

TORONTO — Plans to expand a proposed U.
Ontario directs college to register international nurses faster amid hospital crisis

Ontario directs college to register international nurses faster amid hospital crisis

TORONTO — Ontario's health minister has directed regulatory colleges for nurses and doctors to develop plans to more quickly register internationally educated professionals, a move nursing groups and critics say falls short of the premier's promise t

Southwestern Ontario town temporarily bans outdoor water use in some areas

ESSEX, ONT. — Officials in a southwestern Ontario town have temporarily banned outdoor water use for residents in some areas due to low water levels.
UofT vax policy could boost uptake, but more needed to drive real increase: experts

UofT vax policy could boost uptake, but more needed to drive real increase: experts

TORONTO — A Toronto university's decision to require those living in student residences to have at least three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine could boost third-dose uptake among young adults, but it won't drive a significant increase unless other school

Hot weather prompts advisories from some Ontario public health units

TORONTO — Some public health units in southwestern Ontario issued heat advisories on Wednesday, warning residents to take precautions against hot and humid weather expected across the region.
Ford won't commit to repeal wage cap to address ER nurse staffing shortages

Ford won't commit to repeal wage cap to address ER nurse staffing shortages

STRATFORD, ONT. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday he's doing everything in his power to add more health-care workers to the system, but indicated that won't include repealing wage restraint legislation or increasing a retention bonus for nurses.

Ontario monkeypox cases rise to 423: Public Health Ontario

Public Health Ontario says there were 423 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the province as of Tuesday, up from 367 on Thursday. The agency's latest report says most of the cases — nearly 78 per cent — were reported in Toronto.