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Opposition parties ask auditor general to probe Ontario Greenbelt moves

Opposition parties ask auditor general to probe Ontario Greenbelt moves

TORONTO — Leaders of Ontario's opposition parties have asked the auditor general to probe the province's moves to open up parts of the Greenbelt to developers.

Teen pedestrian killed, Hamilton police allege 15-year-old fled scene

Hamilton police say a 15-year-old driver has been arrested after he allegedly struck and killed another 15-year-old boy, then fled the scene.
Ontario willing to accept accountability if health-care funding increased: Ford

Ontario willing to accept accountability if health-care funding increased: Ford

TORONTO — Ontario is willing to accept some strings from the federal government if they give the province more health-care funding, Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday.
Inflation, pandemic costs driving Ontario property tax hikes as upkeep backlogs grow

Inflation, pandemic costs driving Ontario property tax hikes as upkeep backlogs grow

TORONTO — With a number of Ontario municipalities eyeing property tax increases, experts say homeowners across the province can expect to see higher tax bills this year because of inflation, pandemic costs and recent provincial changes to development charges
Toronto police looking for victims after teens allegedly assaulted multiple people

Toronto police looking for victims after teens allegedly assaulted multiple people

Toronto police say they are looking for victims after a group of up to 10 girls allegedly assaulted several people at public transit stations last month. Police say the assaults took place on Dec. 17 between 10 p.m.
Toronto hospital network says all systems restored after outage

Toronto hospital network says all systems restored after outage

TORONTO — A major Toronto hospital network says all of its systems are working normally again after an outage earlier this week.
Ontario launches public consultations on budget, focused on transportation, jobs

Ontario launches public consultations on budget, focused on transportation, jobs

TORONTO — Ontario is asking residents for their input on the upcoming budget, and questions in a public survey indicate major themes will be health-care staffing, transportation, jobs and the cost of living.

Toronto physiotherapist facing charges in alleged youth sex assaults

TORONTO — A Toronto physiotherapist is facing charges after two youths were allegedly sexually assaulted during treatment sessions at centres in the city.
Girl Guides of Canada pick ‘Embers’ as new name for group ages seven and eight

Girl Guides of Canada pick ‘Embers’ as new name for group ages seven and eight

TORONTO — The Girl Guides of Canada has renamed its Brownies branch the "Embers" in a bid to become more inclusive and welcoming to all girls.
Millhaven inmate facing second-degree murder charge in death at prison

Millhaven inmate facing second-degree murder charge in death at prison

MILLHAVEN, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police have charged an inmate at a maximum-security prison near Kingston, Ont., in the death of another. They say an an OPP-led Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad responded to Millhaven Institution on Jan.