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Voter fatigue, acclamations could spell low turnout in Ontario municipal elections

Voter fatigue, acclamations could spell low turnout in Ontario municipal elections

Dave Meslin is a serial ideas guy. He started a public space advocacy collective in his 20s, founded Toronto's largest cycling non-profit in his 30s, and led a national electoral reform campaign in his 40s.
Contract talks break down between Ontario education workers, government

Contract talks break down between Ontario education workers, government

TORONTO — The union representing about 55,000 Ontario education workers says almost no progress was made over three days of contract talks with the government, and negotiations will resume just two days before they're in a legal strike position.
Toronto police charge man, 35, with attempted murder after evening shooting at house

Toronto police charge man, 35, with attempted murder after evening shooting at house

TORONTO — Police have charged a man with multiple offences, including attempted murder, after he allegedly shot at officers in east Toronto.
Union for some Metrolinx workers votes in favour of Oct. 31 strike deadline

Union for some Metrolinx workers votes in favour of Oct. 31 strike deadline

TORONTO — The union representing Metrolinx's GO Transit bus drivers and other workers says its members have voted in favour of an Oct. 31 strike deadline if a deal isn't reached with their employer.
Toronto Police Service says suspect arrested after shots fired at officers

Toronto Police Service says suspect arrested after shots fired at officers

TORONTO — The Toronto Police Service says they have made an arrest after a suspect inside a home shot at officers. Police said on Twitter late Tuesday that there was no further threat to public safety.
Cool temperatures leading to vibrant fall colours in Ontario: experts

Cool temperatures leading to vibrant fall colours in Ontario: experts

If you think the fall colours have been particularly stunning across Ontario recently, you're not alone – experts say the foliage this season is more vibrant than in recent years thanks largely to specific weather patterns.

'Regretfully, but necessarily': Seneca College drops COVID-19 vaccine mandate in 2023

TORONTO — Seneca College said Monday that it will drop its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in the new year, with its president citing recent provincial and federal changes for the decision.
Ontario education workers in legal strike position in 17 days

Ontario education workers in legal strike position in 17 days

TORONTO — About 55,000 education workers in Ontario, such as custodians, early childhood educators and administration staff, will be in a legal strike position as of Nov. 3, the Canadian Union of Public Employees said Monday.
Southwestern Ontario county declares local emergency over long ambulance delays

Southwestern Ontario county declares local emergency over long ambulance delays

On a recent day in the County of Essex in southwestern Ontario, there were no ambulances available to respond to emergencies for almost three hours as 26 paramedic teams were delayed at hospitals, highlighting an "unsustainable" issue seen provincewi
Ontario Parks to reduce maximum camping stays during height of summer

Ontario Parks to reduce maximum camping stays during height of summer

Ontario Parks says it is cutting the maximum length of stay at several provincial campgrounds next summer amid a surge in demand.