Tag: Ontario
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Ontario Braces for Significant Snowfall This Weekend as Winter Storm Approaches
Forecasting a Major Winter Event for Southern Ontario Residents across southern Ontario should stay alert as forecasts indicate a significant snowfall event could unfold this weekend. Meteorologists say a major winter storm is tracking toward the region, bringing heavy snow, gusty winds, and potentially slick road conditions. While exact totals vary by location, several reliable…
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Stay alert as odds grow for significant snow in Ontario
Significant Snowfall Forecast for Southern Ontario Forecasters say a major winter storm brewing to the south could push a heavy snowfall across parts of southern Ontario this weekend. The system is expected to graze the region, but even a glancing blow could bring substantial totals, particularly in rural and high-elevation areas. As conditions trend toward…
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Ontario Liberals Demand Public Inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown LRT Delays
Ontario Liberals Demand a Public Inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown Delays The Ontario Liberal caucus has escalated its pressure on the provincial government, calling for a full public inquiry into the prolonged delays surrounding the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. With construction begun nearly 16 years ago and no opening date in sight, the stalled project has become…
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Waterloo Region Sends Reminders to 13,000 Students to Update Vaccination Records
Overview: Mass Reminder to Update Vaccination Records Region of Waterloo Public Health has issued reminders to more than 13,000 students across the Waterloo region to update their vaccination records. The notices aim to ensure student records are current, which is essential for school access and public health tracking. Officials say failing to update could lead…
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Ontario Family Moves to Windsor to Save Stellantis Jobs
Background: A Lifetime on the Assembly Line Joseph Jacildo spent 28 years on the assembly line at a Brampton, Ontario, Stellantis plant. What began as a steady job became a family enterprise when his wife, three daughters, and their partners joined the production floor, turning the household into a living, breathing auto manufacturing team. The…
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Public Health Alerts: Waterloo Region Reminds 13,000 Students to Update Vaccination Records
Overview: Why Notices Were Issued Region of Waterloo Public Health announced that more than 13,000 students in the Waterloo region are being prompted to update their vaccination records. The notices, dispatched in December, are part of ongoing efforts to ensure schools maintain up-to-date immunization information, a cornerstone of community health and safety. The initiative highlights…
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Windsor Man Faces Financial Strain as City Orders Backyard Reversal After Dumping Dirt
Windsor Backyard Dilemma: From Dirt Removal to Reversal Orders A Windsor resident, facing a costly and time-sensitive reversal of his own improvements, says the city has ordered him to undo the changes he made to his backyard. The situation has become a source of mounting stress and financial worry as the deadline approaches. The trouble…
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Sexual assault survivor demands accountability after police comments left her humiliated
Survivor speaks out after humiliating comments during police training An Ontario woman who has publicly shared her experiences as a sexual assault survivor has announced she is ending her relationship with the Ontario Police College (OPC) and is calling for greater accountability within police training programs. The decision comes after she says comments from instructors…
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Sudbury Health Board Addresses Deadly Northern Ontario Fungal Outbreak
Introduction: Aetiology and urgency The Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) opened its first meeting of 2026 with a sobering focus on a deadly fungal outbreak that has haunted Northern Ontario for years. The discussion centered on the region’s unique risk factors, long-standing health disparities, and the urgent need for a…
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Poilievre’s team works to mend ties with Ontario and Nova Scotia premiers
Background: Frayed relations surface public tensions Relations between the federal Conservative leadership and provincial premiers can influence broader policy agendas, funding priorities, and how closely Ottawa collaborates with the provinces. In recent public episodes, tensions between the federal Conservative leader’s team and the premiers of Ontario and Nova Scotia surfaced in the headlines. As Canada’s…