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Toronto mayoral candidates spar over budget deficit, affordable housing at debate

Toronto mayoral candidates spar over budget deficit, affordable housing at debate

TORONTO — The six leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral election held their fourth debate in 48 hours on Thursday, claiming to be the fiscally responsible choice to lead Canada's largest city while pledging to resolve a massive pandemic-related bud
Ontario urged to develop 'guardrails' on public sector use of AI

Ontario urged to develop 'guardrails' on public sector use of AI

TORONTO — Ontario should put in place "effective guardrails" on the public sector's use of artificial intelligence technologies, the Information and Privacy Commissioner and the Ontario Human Rights Commission said Thursday in a joint statement.
Ontario WSIB workers threaten strike as deadline looms

Ontario WSIB workers threaten strike as deadline looms

TORONTO — Employees at Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board are threatening to strike if a new contract agreement isn't reached by next week.
Several Ontario police forces target street racing, say activity is on the rise

Several Ontario police forces target street racing, say activity is on the rise

TORONTO — Several police forces in Ontario say they will be working together to crack down on street racing, which they say has been on the rise.
Ontario program to pay smart thermostat owners for summer temperature control

Ontario program to pay smart thermostat owners for summer temperature control

TORONTO — Ontario is rolling out an energy conservation program that will pay residents with smart thermostats to lower their air conditioning during certain periods in the summer.
Top Toronto mayoral candidates debate service cuts, working with Premier Ford

Top Toronto mayoral candidates debate service cuts, working with Premier Ford

TORONTO — The six leading candidates in Toronto's mayoral election outlined their visions for transit, city services and taxes on Wednesday at a debate in Scarborough, the east-end area poised to be a key battleground in next month's election.
Mississauga mayor should quit her day job if she runs for Liberal party leader: Ford

Mississauga mayor should quit her day job if she runs for Liberal party leader: Ford

Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie should quit her day job if she decides to run for the Liberal party leadership, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday.
Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast, lunch for Ontario students

Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast, lunch for Ontario students

TORONTO — Advocacy groups, teachers' unions and food banks are calling on the Ontario government to provide a free breakfast and lunch program in schools across the province to address food insecurity among students.
OLG says $70M jackpot unclaimed after nearly a year, time running out for winner

OLG says $70M jackpot unclaimed after nearly a year, time running out for winner

TORONTO — A $70 million Lotto Max ticket could become the largest unclaimed individual jackpot in the country if a winner doesn't step forward to grab their prize next month, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation says.
Labour human trafficking investigation linked to three provinces nets four arrests

Labour human trafficking investigation linked to three provinces nets four arrests

Police say a months-long labour trafficking investigation with links to three provinces has led to four arrests.