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A look at Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Marit Stiles

A look at Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Marit Stiles

TORONTO — Marit Stiles has led the Ontario New Democratic Party since 2023. Born: Sept. 20, 1969. Early years: Stiles was born in St. John's, N.L., and grew up on a small farm outside the city where her family raised goats, chickens and vegetables.
Man charged with accessory to murder in northern Ontario death: police

Man charged with accessory to murder in northern Ontario death: police

Provincial police say they have charged a man with accessory to murder after the fact in relation to a death in northern Ontario earlier this month. Police say human remains were found near P Line Road in Jocelyn Township on Jan. 6.

Staffing shortages risk Ontario’s $10-a-day child care

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford set to request dissolution of parliament for early election

Ontario Premier Doug Ford set to request dissolution of parliament for early election

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to request the dissolution of provincial parliament today and trigger an early election for Feb. 27. Ford's office says he will visit Lt.-Gov.
Ford government pledges $1.4B to boost primary health care, days before election call

Ford government pledges $1.4B to boost primary health care, days before election call

TORONTO — Ontario cabinet ministers shovelled a pile of announcements out the door Monday in the waning hours of Premier Doug Ford's second term in government, anchored by a pledge to increase efforts to boost primary care by $1.4 billion.
Ontario court dismisses Charter challenge of law designed to free up hospital beds

Ontario court dismisses Charter challenge of law designed to free up hospital beds

An Ontario court has dismissed a Charter challenge of a controversial law that allows hospitals to place discharged patients into nursing homes they didn’t choose and charge those who refuse the transfer $400 per day to remain in a hospital bed.
Don't be afraid to prescribe exercise to elderly patients, fitness experts tell doctors

Don't be afraid to prescribe exercise to elderly patients, fitness experts tell doctors

TORONTO — Bob Bursach has worked with professional athletes over the course of his career as a personal trainer — but these days, he's focused on helping seniors make exercise part of their lives.
Snap Ontario election call kicks parties' planning into high gear

Snap Ontario election call kicks parties' planning into high gear

TORONTO — Ontario's political parties have been preparing for months for the possibility of an early election, but next week’s snap election call has pushed planning to a fever pitch.
Environment Canada issues winter weather alerts for Georgian Bay area, northern Ont.

Environment Canada issues winter weather alerts for Georgian Bay area, northern Ont.

Environment Canada has issued winter weather alerts for parts of Ontario. The weather service says a snow squall warning is in effect for areas east of Georgian Bay including Collingwood, Barrie and Hillsdale.
Four people arrested in an alleged kidnapping in Orillia: police

Four people arrested in an alleged kidnapping in Orillia: police

ORILLIA, Ont. — Police say four people are facing a slew of charges in Orillia, Ont., after an alleged kidnapping.