#ontario

#ontario

Ontario is facing a shortage of home care medical supplies, affecting patients and end-of-life care.

Premier Ford promises accountability and rapid resolution of the supply issues.

Ontario Health atHome is taking steps to address and stabilize supply shortages.

Ontario publicly funds Pluvicto for advanced-stage prostate cancer, marking it the first province in Canada to do so.

Emergency room closures in rural Ontario, particularly in Chesley, create significant anxiety and frustration for the community, highlighting a growing healthcare crisis.

Dr. Elaine Ma faces repayment of over $600,000 from OHIP for her role in mass vaccination clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three former hospital employees have been charged with breaching patient privacy, marking an unusual legal response under Ontario's PHIPA framework.

Ontario missed its own legislated target for long-term care hours this past year, raising concerns about transparency and staffing shortages.

Ontario is expecting heavy snow, up to 40 cm in some areas, causing travel warnings and reduced visibility.

Heavy snowfall expected across Ontario from late Thursday to Friday, with significant accumulation in some areas.

Intense snow squalls in Ontario caused emergency declarations and stranded vehicles, particularly in Gravenhurst, with hazardous travel conditions persisting.

Southern Ontario is expected to experience significant snowfall by Sunday, potentially exceeding 40 centimeters in certain areas.

Proposed tariffs by Trump could lead to significant job losses in Ontario, with estimates ranging from 450,000 to 500,000 at risk.

Premier Doug Ford asserts zero tolerance for intimate partner violence but hesitates on declaring it an epidemic despite calls for action from opposition leaders.

Premier Doug Ford suggests an early election may be required to decide on economic strategies against potential U.S. tariffs.

Ontario's leader is considering various strategies, including using the liquor control board's purchasing power, to counteract U.S. tariffs.

Premier Doug Ford was involved in a collision but remained unharmed.

Doug Ford is optimistic about a second Trump presidency, calling for enhanced trade cooperation between Ontario and the U.S.

Ontario plans to ban name changes for registered sex offenders to improve accountability and public safety.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to introduce legislation to dismantle homeless encampments while invoking the notwithstanding clause to enforce accountability against legal challenges.

Ontario seeks stringent bail reforms, advocating for tougher measures against repeat offenders and serious crimes.

A nine-year-old boy has died following a truck rollover on the QEW, leading to critical injuries for the driver.

Ontario Police launched the R.I.D.E. campaign to combat impaired driving during the holiday season by using breathalyzers and strict enforcement.

Ontario is increasing border security to combat illegal activities and respond to potential U.S. tariffs.

A visible police presence is considered a key deterrent to crime along the border.

Ontario reported over 80,000 people were homeless last year, an increase of 25% in two years.

Ontario's homelessness crisis is severe, with over 81,000 homeless in 2024, a 25% increase since 2022, according to AMO.

Bunny Chief exemplifies selflessness among the homeless, prioritizing others' well-being amid personal hardship in Thunder Bay.

Kenneth Law's trial on serious charges related to aiding suicide has been postponed to January 2026 due to a pending Supreme Court appeal.

Alpha Henry was involved in the unlawful deaths of his parents and attempted murder of his brother, with a potential defense of mental illness being explored.

Ontario's economy is threatened by Trump's planned tariffs, prompting Premier Doug Ford to seek retaliatory measures.

Ontario and the U.S. share vital economic ties that are crucial for jobs and growth.

Premier Doug Ford advocates for continued economic cooperation post-Trump's election.

Ontario government is focused on maintaining strong trade relations with the U.S. amid presidential election uncertainties.

Ontario is launching energy efficiency programs with rebates for home improvements, expanding support for homeowners and small businesses while significantly increasing funding.

Ontario's new law hampers urban bike lane development, negatively impacting sustainable transport efforts.

Emily Quint regrets pursuing her sexual assault case due to the traumatic legal process and disappointing outcome, reflecting wider failures in the Ontario justice system.

Legal Aid Ontario plans to expand eligibility thresholds, aiming to assist more low-income individuals in accessing legal aid services.

The court found the ICIT's aggressive search of Bryan Adams to be excessive and unnecessary, influencing his sentencing.

Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General has not implemented tracking criminal case outcomes, hindering efforts to manage case backlogs and inefficiencies.

Ontario's child-care fees have been reduced, welcoming affordability, but many families remain excluded from the benefits.

The introduction of a flat fee structure in Ontario aims to standardize child-care costs.

Ontario's new regulations focus on child care affordability, highway safety, and long-term care improvements for 2025.

The percentage of registered early childhood educators in Ontario child-care centers is declining, undermining goals for affordable childcare.

Daycare centers withdrawing from the $10-a-day program create financial hardship for parents, forcing tough decisions between work and childcare.

New federal immigration rules limit work permits for international early childhood education graduates, impacting Ontario's childcare growth.

Ontario is introducing legislation to safeguard newcomers from fraud and exploitation during their immigration process.

Ontario municipalities may implement stricter conduct codes allowing removal of councillors for violations.

Minister introduces standard code of conduct to enforce accountability among municipal councillors.

Municipal staff salaries and benefits in Ontario are skyrocketing, causing financial strain on local property owners.

The Ontario Labour Relations Board ruled the government is not unlawfully locking out striking provincial engineers.

Ontario's proposed electricity regulations could lead to $35 billion in additional costs by 2050, dramatically affecting consumer energy bills and system reliability.

Ontario is planning new electricity generation facilities to meet future demands, including nuclear options.

Ontario's Bill 212 grants the province control over municipal bike lanes and initiates Highway 413 construction without prior Indigenous consultation or environmental review.

Ontario government plans to remove bike lanes on major Toronto roads, citing urban traffic congestion.

New regulations would require municipal approval for future bike lane installations.

Ontario's home construction regulator is taking serious action against Sunrise Homes for illegal home sales, impacting over 100 buyers and millions in down payments.

Homebuyers in Clearview, Ont. lose tens of thousands as developer enters receivership and fails to build homes, prompting calls for better legal protections.

A police-involved shooting in Orillia resulted in one death and a serious injury to an officer.

Ontario SIU cleared a Toronto police officer of wrongdoing in a shooting incident involving a man with a knife.