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The opposition is rejecting the idea of an early provincial election. Premier Doug Ford has offered hints about going to the polls, including comments this week that he needs a clear mandate to fight against the potential of new trade tariffs from the U.S. NDP leader Marit Stiles says her party will be ready but the ti...

The provincial government is releasing more than half a billion dollars to municipalities for infrastructure improvements. It includes $175 million for specific improvements to water services. Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma says the province will begin accepting applications for the Health and Safety Water Stream ...

Most of Confederation College's campuses across the region are launching a new program. The Thunder Bay, Dryden, Kenora, Fort Frances, Marathon, and Longlac campuses are launching a fast-tracked Practical Nursing Program. "This initiative not only makes nursing education more accessible, but it also directly addre...

Premier Doug Ford indicated that an election could be on the horizon for Ontario as he seeks a clear mandate to combat potential economic challenges posed by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. Ford made his remarks at Queen's Park on Monday, shortly after Trump's inauguration for his second term. "These...

Ontario's municipalities are making the public more aware of their funding shortfalls. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has launched a public awareness campaign in advance of an early provincial election entitled Vote Like Your Quality of Life Depends on It. The goal is to make voters and political parties ...

The bitterly cold weather is going to continue for the first part of this week. Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for northwestern Ontario. "That's going to last for the Monday, even Tuesday, particularly along the U.S. border with Minnesota," said Meteorologist Trudy Kidd. Daytime highs w...

The provincial government is asked to help strengthen its tourism industry. The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) provided a list of suggestions to a legislative committee holding pre-budget meetings. Chief Executive Officer Andrew Sigwert says it includes more marketing dollars. "Destination Ontario ...

Ontario is simplifying the steps seniors 80 and over must take to renew their driver's license. The requirement to complete vision and cognitive screenings will now be done at select ServiceOntario Centres on the day they renew. Currently, drivers aged 80 and over must visit a separate location to complete the assessme...

The provincial government has begun issuing rebate cheques to every resident in Ontario. The $200 rebate is to help residents cope with the high cost of living, which the province says has been caused by the federal carbon tax and high interest rates. "With Ontario families struggling due to the federal carbon tax...

Five days of negotiations between the Ontario Nurses Association and the Ontario Hospital Association have failed to produce an agreement. The ONA says this is the first time in 14 years they have negotiated a deal with the OHA. The union says the deal presented by the OHA would have "unimaginable consequences for...