Tag: Ontario
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SIU Probes Police Shooting in Welland, Niagara Region
SIU Called In After Police-Involved Fatality in Welland Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man by police in Welland, a community in the Niagara Region. According to the SIU, tactical officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service were involved in the incident on Saturday night,…
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Niagara Regional Police Involved in Fatal Shooting; SIU Investigating in Welland, Ontario
Overview of the Incident Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following a fatal shooting involving police in Welland, within the Niagara Region. According to the SIU, tactical members of the Niagara Regional Police Service responded to an incident on Saturday night, around 9:15 p.m., leading to the death of a 26-year-old man.…
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Ontario Tenancy Reform: Bill 60 Passes at Queen’s Park
Bill 60 passes at Queen’s Park, ending months of debate Ontario lawmakers gave final approval to Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, sealing a major reform to the province’s Residential Tenancies Act. Premier Doug Ford’s government framed the measure as a way to speed up housing construction and curb bureaucratic delays, but critics…
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Ontario Passes Controversial Tenancy Bill at Queen’s Park
Overview: A Major Shift in Ontario’s Housing Law Ontario lawmakers approved a contentious set of reforms to the province’s housing laws on a final vote at Queen’s Park, paving the way for sweeping changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. The Bill 60, titled the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, has been a focal point of…
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Controversial Tenancy Bill Passes at Queen’s Park
Ontario Moves Forward with Housing Reform The Ontario legislature gave final approval to Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, paving the way for significant amendments to the province’s Residential Tenancies Act. The controversial legislation, championed by Premier Doug Ford’s government, aims to accelerate housing supply and alter the balance of rights and responsibilities…
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Ontario’s Washington Representative: Reagan Ad Won’t Derail U.S.-Canada Trade Talks
Ontario envoy emphasizes continued dialogue with U.S. lawmakers The Ontario government’s representative in Washington has reassured stakeholders that a controversial Reagan-era ad, which previously drew sharp criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump, has not halted or stalled ongoing discussions about trade and cross-border cooperation. Speaking to CBC, the Ontario official underscored that diplomatic and…
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Ontario’s Washington Rep: Reagan Ad Won’t Derail U.S.-Canada Talks
Ontario’s Washington Rep. Insists Talks Move Forward The Ontario government’s representative in Washington has asserted that an infamous Reagan-era ad, which drew sharp reactions from U.S. President Donald Trump and sparked intense debate over Canada-U.S. trade relations, has not prevented productive dialogue with American lawmakers. Speaking to CBC, the representative emphasized that recent meetings remain…
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Ontario’s Washington Rep: Reagan Ad Won’t derail U.S.-Canada trade talks
Ontario’s Washington Representative Emphasizes Resilience in Trade Talks Ontario’s representative in Washington, D.C., has publicly downplayed the impact of a controversial Reagan-era advertisement on current discussions with U.S. lawmakers. The ad, long cited in media circles as a political flashpoint, recently resurfaced in conversations surrounding trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. Yet, according…
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What’s Behind the Spike in Jewelry Store Smash-and-Grabs in Ontario
Overview: A troubling trend across Ontario Across Ontario, jewelry stores have faced an unsettling uptick in smash-and-grab thefts — brazen, fast, and often with little time for security systems to respond. Retailers report groups using vehicles to ram entrances, followed by quick work inside the showroom. Police agencies are noting a pattern: crowded urban corridors,…
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What you’ll see at Hamilton’s $300 Million Redevelopment
What’s driving Hamilton’s $300 million redevelopment Hamilton is undertaking a bold, multi-year overhaul of its iconic arena district. The project, pegged at about $300 million, aims to modernize the venue and surrounding public spaces while preserving the city’s rich sports and cultural heritage. The centerpiece is the long-awaited refresh of the arena known today as…