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Ontario First Nations residents evacuated due to expected spring flooding

Ontario First Nations residents evacuated due to expected spring flooding

The federal government says residents from two Indigenous communities in northern Ontario have been evacuated from their homes due to the threat of flooding.
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Ontario Liberals would draw from contingency funds to pay for promises

Ontario Liberals would draw from contingency funds to pay for promises

TORONTO — A Liberal government in Ontario would count on a renegotiated federal child-care deal and "efficiencies" in procurement to pay for promises that include affordable housing, subsidized transit and an end to for-profit long-term care, the par
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Former Toronto pastor loses second appeal in 2011 drowning of pregnant wife

TORONTO — A former Toronto pastor has lost an appeal against his conviction for manslaughter in the drowning death of his pregnant wife.
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Ontario NDP promises northerners quicker medical travel reimbursement, local services

Ontario NDP promises northerners quicker medical travel reimbursement, local services

SUDBURY, Ont. — The Ontario New Democrats are making health-focused pitches to northern voters, promising quicker reimbursement for medical travel expenses and more local health centres in their communities.
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City of Toronto declares end of emergency order issued over COVID-19 pandemic

City of Toronto declares end of emergency order issued over COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO — Canada's most populous city has announced the end of the municipal emergency it declared when the COVID-19 pandemic hit but says its fight against the virus isn't over.
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Ontario PCs promise to boost disability support payment rates by five per cent

Ontario PCs promise to boost disability support payment rates by five per cent

TORONTO — Ontario's Progressive Conservatives promised Monday to increase disability support payment rates by five per cent, if re-elected, a pledge that was not in their recent budget that is serving as their platform.
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Promise tracker: What the Ontario parties are pitching on the campaign trail

Promise tracker: What the Ontario parties are pitching on the campaign trail

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in Ontario since late March: Progressive Conservatives May 9: Increase disability support payment rates by five per cent and introduce
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Highlights of key promises from the Ontario Liberal platform

Highlights of key promises from the Ontario Liberal platform

TORONTO — The Ontario Liberals released their costed platform Monday. Here are some key promises: - Balance the budget by 2026-27, though making room for "unforeseen circumstances." - Build 1.
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Ontario reports no new COVID-19 deaths, increase in hospitalizations

TORONTO — Ontario reported no new deaths linked to COVID-19 on Monday, after reporting 10 new deaths on Sunday.
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Ford pledges to restore Northlander passenger rail service, rebuild Highway 101

Ford pledges to restore Northlander passenger rail service, rebuild Highway 101

Ontario's Progressive Conservatives are promising improvements to road and rail transportation in northern Ontario, including a $75 million campaign pledge to restore the Northlander passenger rail service between Toronto and Timmins, Ont.
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