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Ontario ends 2024-25 with significantly lower deficit than predicted

Ontario ends 2024-25 with significantly lower deficit than predicted

Ontario wrapped up the 2024-25 fiscal year with a significantly lower deficit than initially projected in the budget
'I did it for the victims': Robert Pickton's killer tells court during guilty plea

'I did it for the victims': Robert Pickton's killer tells court during guilty plea

An inmate admitted on Thursday he murdered Robert Pickton in prison because the serial killer continued to brag about his crimes
Ontario to ban speed cameras, fund other road-calming measures instead

Ontario to ban speed cameras, fund other road-calming measures instead

Ford makes series of false claims in announcement
Unionized postal workers on strike after plans to end most home delivery announced

Unionized postal workers on strike after plans to end most home delivery announced

Unionized postal workers are on a nationwide strike this morning, after Canada Post announced it was planning to end door-to-door mail delivery for almost all households within the next decade
Lack of planning, oversight led to Ontario home care supply shortages: ombudsman

Lack of planning, oversight led to Ontario home care supply shortages: ombudsman

One vendor triggered a shortage of medical supplies for for palliative and home care patients last fall, but the real culprit is the provincial agency responsible for oversight, Ontario's patient ombudsman concludes
Privacy watchdogs say TikTok's efforts to protect kids were 'inadequate'

Privacy watchdogs say TikTok's efforts to protect kids were 'inadequate'

TikTok's efforts to keep children off the platform and prevent the collection and use of their sensitive personal information were 'inadequate,' but the company is taking steps to address those concerns, federal and provincial privacy author
Coffins made of mushrooms sprout among eco-friendly burial options

Coffins made of mushrooms sprout among eco-friendly burial options

As more people worry about their environmental footprint in both life and death, one cemetery operator is offering a unique alternative to traditional burials – coffins and urns made of mushrooms
Updated climate plan to come before December, say Environment officials

Updated climate plan to come before December, say Environment officials

Monday marked the first time Ottawa laid out a timeline for this update
Sault MPP accused of assaulting wife with high chair

Sault MPP accused of assaulting wife with high chair

Premier Ford says MPP Chris Scott no longer in caucus after assault charge
Critics blast millions in Skills Development Fund grants given to PC-friendly companies

Critics blast millions in Skills Development Fund grants given to PC-friendly companies

A law firm, a private animal hospital and a large commercial bakery are among the recipients with ties to the PCs