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Toronto's packed shelters to refer asylum seekers to federal programs: deputy mayor

Toronto's packed shelters to refer asylum seekers to federal programs: deputy mayor

Toronto's over-stretched shelter system cannot cope with the high numbers of refugee claimants seeking bed spaces and will begin referring them away from at-capacity shelters towards federal programs, said deputy mayor Jennifer McKelvie.
Ottawa applies for federal support in fight for more housing

Ottawa applies for federal support in fight for more housing

The City of Ottawa is applying for federal funding in a bid to respond to rising demand for affordable housing. A memo city staff sent to councillors last week shows the municipality is looking to qualify for support from a $4-billion fund.
Ontario charges Marineland over care of its black bears

Ontario charges Marineland over care of its black bears

Ontario has charged Marineland over the care of its black bears, but the Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction denies any wrongdoing.
Naloxone kits mandatory in high-risk Ontario workplaces starting Thursday

Naloxone kits mandatory in high-risk Ontario workplaces starting Thursday

TORONTO — Some workplaces in Ontario will be required to carry a kit used to temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
OPP charge 21-year-old in Pembroke double homicide of Mississauga teens

OPP charge 21-year-old in Pembroke double homicide of Mississauga teens

PEMBROKE, Ont.
Fort Erie, Port Colborne urgent care centres closing overnight permanently

Fort Erie, Port Colborne urgent care centres closing overnight permanently

Urgent care centres in the southern Ontario communities of Port Colborne and Fort Erie will no longer operate overnight as Niagara Health faces physician shortages, the hospital network announced Wednesday.
Ontario family doctors facing burnout, shortage to worsen, OMA says

Ontario family doctors facing burnout, shortage to worsen, OMA says

TORONTO — A shortage of family doctors in the province is only going to get worse if burnout and growing administrative burdens are not addressed, the Ontario Medical Association is warning. As of March 2022, there were 2.
Peel Region police rescue 13 from alleged human trafficking, charge 5 suspects

Peel Region police rescue 13 from alleged human trafficking, charge 5 suspects

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police in Peel Region say 13 people have been rescued and five suspects have been charged after an investigation into alleged human trafficking in Mississauga, Ont. Det.
Ontario has $4 billion more for health-care than needed for current programs: FAO

Ontario has $4 billion more for health-care than needed for current programs: FAO

TORONTO — Ontario's fiscal watchdog says the province has $4.4 billion more allocated to health-care than what's needed to fund current programs and commitments made until 2026.
'A sport of cruelty': Ex-conservation officers against Ontario hunting dog expansion

'A sport of cruelty': Ex-conservation officers against Ontario hunting dog expansion

Two former Ontario conservation officers are imploring the province to reverse plans to expand a sport that allows dogs to track down captive coyotes, foxes and rabbits in massive fenced-in pens.