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Broccoli and Seasonal Mix microgreens recalled in Ontario due to possible Salmonella

Broccoli and Seasonal Mix microgreens recalled in Ontario due to possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall has been ordered for two kinds of microgreens distributed in Ontario by Broadwood Farm due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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Ontario municipalities consider direct talks with Ottawa on cheaper child care

Ontario municipalities consider direct talks with Ottawa on cheaper child care

TORONTO — Some Ontario municipalities are looking into working directly with Ottawa on affordable child care as federal-provincial talks drag on, with local councillors citing the need to support families during pandemic recovery.
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Ground search begins on grounds of former residential school in Ontario

Ground search begins on grounds of former residential school in Ontario

BRANTFORD, Ont. — An Ontario First Nation began searching the grounds of a former residential school Tuesday, looking for unmarked graves in what some survivors called a difficult but necessary step toward healing. The search in Brantford, Ont.
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Ontario won't challenge appeal decision on post-secondary student fees

Ontario won't challenge appeal decision on post-secondary student fees

TORONTO — The Ontario government says it will not seek to take a legal fight over post-secondary student fees to Canada's highest court.
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Ontario won't change course on reopening plans yet despite COVID case bump: Elliott

Ontario won't change course on reopening plans yet despite COVID case bump: Elliott

Ontario’s health minister says the government isn’t changing course on its reopening plan despite a recent rise in COVID-19 infections.
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Ontario offers $12M in mental health supports for front-line health workers

Ontario offers $12M in mental health supports for front-line health workers

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario plans to spend $12.4 million on more mental health and addictions supports for front-line health-care workers. The province says $5.
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COVID-19 infections rising again in Ontario, but experts say no need to panic

COVID-19 infections rising again in Ontario, but experts say no need to panic

TORONTO — COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Ontario in a trend experts attribute to cooling temperatures, lifting capacity limits and less stringent precautions among the public.
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Survivors, leaders critical of Ontario residential school burial search fund rollout

Survivors, leaders critical of Ontario residential school burial search fund rollout

Residential school survivors and Indigenous leaders are raising concerns about the allocation process for funds the Ontario government has promised to support searches for burial sites near residential schools.
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Muslim leaders call for Ontario to tackle Islamophobia

Muslim leaders call for Ontario to tackle Islamophobia

TORONTO — Muslim leaders are calling on Ontario to take action against Islamophobia. Imam Aarij Anwer of the London Muslim Mosque said Monday that the province should tackle the issue now and not wait for the results of next year's election.
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Ford touts full funding pledge for long-proposed Bradford highway project

Ford touts full funding pledge for long-proposed Bradford highway project

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has committed to fully funding a controversial Greater Toronto Area highway project that's been in the planning stages for decades, though it hasn't yet been fully costed by his Progressive Conservative government.
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