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Investigation at Mohawk Institute shifts focus from criminal to coroner probe

Investigation at Mohawk Institute shifts focus from criminal to coroner probe

TORONTO — An Indigenous group involved in efforts to uncover what happened at a former residential school in Ontario said a criminal investigation into unmarked burials and missing children at the institution is winding down, with focus shifting to a
Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists, and more

Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists, and more

TORONTO — Ontario is considering expanding the scope of what certain health professionals, such as nurses, can do in periods of "high patient volumes.
Ontario bans TikTok on government-owned devices

Ontario bans TikTok on government-owned devices

TORONTO — Ontario announced Thursday that it is banning the social media app TikTok on government-owned devices and on the personal devices of Progressive Conservative Party caucus members.
Toronto school board to ask Human Rights Commission to assess caste oppression

Toronto school board to ask Human Rights Commission to assess caste oppression

TORONTO — Canada's largest school board has voted to ask the Ontario Human Rights Commission to create a plan to address caste oppression in the public education system.
Critics call for transparency a month after police boost presence on Toronto transit

Critics call for transparency a month after police boost presence on Toronto transit

Toronto police have been patrolling parts of the city's transit system in increased numbers for more than a month but critics say there's little information on the effectiveness on the move and it's unclear how long the costly measure will continue.
Ontario launches pilot project for children and youth with complex needs

Ontario launches pilot project for children and youth with complex needs

HAMILTON — Ontario is launching a pilot program at three children's hospitals to offer more services to kids with complex needs, such as developmental and intellectual disabilities and mental health concerns.
Ontario Principals Council defends staff at Toronto middle school accused of racism

Ontario Principals Council defends staff at Toronto middle school accused of racism

TORONTO — An organization representing staff accused of anti-Black racism at a Toronto elementary school is "confident" some of the allegations are false and warned against "destroying the reputations and lives of dedicated educators" before an inves
Ontario Provincial Police issue arrest warrant in abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri

Ontario Provincial Police issue arrest warrant in abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri

Ontario Provincial Police have identified and issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected in the abduction of a 37-year-old woman from an Ontario town.
Police say they are increasing their presence around six high schools after threats

Police say they are increasing their presence around six high schools after threats

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police in Peel Region say they are increasing their presence around six high schools that they say were named in shooting threats posted online last week. They say the schools also plan to enhance security measures on their grounds.
Ontario to be short 33,000 nurses and PSWs by 2028: financial watchdog

Ontario to be short 33,000 nurses and PSWs by 2028: financial watchdog

Ontario is projected to be short 33,000 nurses and personal support workers by 2028 and needs to spend billions more than planned to meet its health-sector expansion promises, the province's fiscal watchdog said Wednesday.