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Ontario Liberals say they would reintroduce Grade 13 on an optional basis

Ontario Liberals say they would reintroduce Grade 13 on an optional basis

KITCHENER, Ont. — The Ontario Liberals would reintroduce an optional Grade 13 to allow students to catch up on learning lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, leader Steven Del Duca said on the campaign trail Friday.
Ontario Tories tout expansion of GO train service to Bowmanville

Ontario Tories tout expansion of GO train service to Bowmanville

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — The Ontario Progressive Conservatives are touting a promise to extend GO train service in Durham Region with four new stations. PC Leader Doug Ford says it will help families save time and money.

RCMP lay terrorism charge against Windsor man over alleged ties to neo-Nazi group

Police say a 19-year-old man from Windsor, Ont. has been charged with terrorism on allegations that he was participating in the activities of a neo-Nazi terrorist group.

Ontario reports 17 new COVID-19 deaths with hospitalizations down slightly

Ontario is reporting 17 new deaths linked to COVID-19 today and a small decrease in the number of people in hospital with the virus. There have been 411 COVID-19-related fatalities in the past month.

Bus driver who had just left her bus killed by out-of-control car in Hamilton, Ont.

HAMILTON — A bus driver in Hamilton, Ont., has been hit and killed by a car just moments after stepping off her bus. Hamilton police say the 49-year-old woman had stopped the bus on Main Street West near Locke Street shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday.

Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 6

TORONTO — Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Bowmanville : Makes an announcement. 9:30 a.m., 1800 Bowmanville Ave. Delivers remarks to Ontario's Big City Mayors.
Forget brunch and flowers: 'Touched out' moms just want to be left alone Mother's Day

Forget brunch and flowers: 'Touched out' moms just want to be left alone Mother's Day

TORONTO — For many moms, Mother's Day is a welcome chance to indulge in a lavish brunch, receive a special gift or spend meaningful time with their families.
Ontario NDP pledges provincial dental plan that would 'mesh' with federal one

Ontario NDP pledges provincial dental plan that would 'mesh' with federal one

TORONTO — Ontario's New Democrats are pledging free or low-cost dental care for all low- and middle-income families if elected next month, with a plan that would speed up and expand a promised federal dental program.
Ontario NDP, Liberals tout several similar promises; both vow not to support Ford

Ontario NDP, Liberals tout several similar promises; both vow not to support Ford

From cutting class sizes to ending for-profit long-term care to rebates for electric vehicle purchases, parallel promises abound in the Ontario NDP and Liberals' platforms in a race in which the leaders have not ruled out working together.
Ontario Liberals promise to cap class sizes for all grades at 20 students

Ontario Liberals promise to cap class sizes for all grades at 20 students

VAUGHAN, Ont. — The Ontario Liberals would spend $1 billion to cap class sizes at 20 students for every grade across the province and hire 10,000 teachers if elected in June, party leader Steven Del Duca announced Thursday.