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Ontario NDP promises to cover prescription birth control under OHIP

Ontario NDP promises to cover prescription birth control under OHIP

TORONTO — Prescription birth control would be fully covered by Ontario if the New Democrats win the June 2 election, the party promised Thursday.
'Life-changing' cystic fibrosis drug for children approved by Health Canada: charity

'Life-changing' cystic fibrosis drug for children approved by Health Canada: charity

TORONTO — A drug considered the "single greatest innovation in the history of cystic fibrosis" has been approved in Canada for children aged six to 11.
Ontario PCs exploring raising injured workers' compensation if re-elected

Ontario PCs exploring raising injured workers' compensation if re-elected

The Ontario government says it is looking into raising compensation for workers injured on the job, but the proposed change wouldn't take effect until after the provincial election.
Ontario's top science adviser says small COVID-19 bump likely from holiday gatherings

Ontario's top science adviser says small COVID-19 bump likely from holiday gatherings

TORONTO — The scientific director of the panel advising Ontario on COVID-19 says cases in the province might rise a bit after the holiday weekend, but it won't fundamentally change the trajectory of the sixth wave. Dr.
Four charged in fatal Toronto hit-and-run crash; police say more arrests expected

Four charged in fatal Toronto hit-and-run crash; police say more arrests expected

TORONTO — Four men have been charged and police say more arrests could be made in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 30-year-old woman in downtown Toronto.
No GO train delays at Toronto's Union Station during morning commute despite strike

No GO train delays at Toronto's Union Station during morning commute despite strike

TORONTO — Commuters were concerned of possible service disruptions in the coming days at Toronto's Union Station on Wednesday after nearly 100 employees at Canada's busiest transit hub walked off the job.
Ontario Liberals pledge action on anti-racism, including more diverse police hiring

Ontario Liberals pledge action on anti-racism, including more diverse police hiring

TORONTO — The Ontario Liberals are making a host of promises today aimed at combatting racism, including creating a new fund to hire police officers from underrepresented communities.
CP NewsAlert: Nearly 100 workers at Toronto's Union Station go on strike

CP NewsAlert: Nearly 100 workers at Toronto's Union Station go on strike

TORONTO — Nearly 100 employees at Toronto's Union Station are walking off the job, which could cause service disruptions at Canada's busiest transportation hub.
Ontario Liberals promise handgun ban, offer few details

Ontario Liberals promise handgun ban, offer few details

TORONTO — An Ontario Liberal government would ban handguns across the province in its first year in office, party leader Steven Del Duca announced Tuesday, though he offered few details of how that would be accomplished.
TTR hoping to reach agreement with Union Station workers set to strike after midnight

TTR hoping to reach agreement with Union Station workers set to strike after midnight

TORONTO — The operator responsible for the movement of passenger and freight trains at Toronto's Union Station says it's hoping to reach an agreement with the nearly 100 workers who are planning to go on strike just after midnight.