The federal government's proposed measures to protect renters from low vacancy rates, high prices and other significant challenges might not be enough, according to some housing experts. But others see it as a start that could evolve into something more helpful for tenants. Such measures would include a national standard …
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Hockey star Connor McDavid now a face of responsible gaming after promoting gambling
Athletes aren't supposed to appear in gambling-related advertising in Ontario anymore, though sports fans may have noticed hockey star Connor McDavid in a new spot for BetMGM. That's because he's shown advocating for responsible gambling, which is allowed under the new rules. Tighter rules in Ontario limit athletes to encouraging …
Read More »Canadian college basketball star Zach Edey dominates NCAA March Madness
As the Purdue Boilermakers attempt to move one step closer to a NCAA men’s basketball championship Friday, all eyes will be on Toronto-born superstar Zach Edey. Opposing coach Mark Few says he's never faced a player like Edey As the Purdue Boilermakers attempt to move one step closer to a …
Read More »Doug Ford calls on federal workers in Ottawa to return to office
Ontario's premier wants the federal government to require public servants to work in the office more frequently — but neither the government department responsible for public servants nor one of its main unions appeared moved by the request. Premier wants feds to help revive downtown Ottawa economy Ontario's premier called …
Read More »Ontario releases 2023 Sunshine List, top earner made $1.9M
Five employees at Ontario Power Generation are in the top 10 earners on the province's so-called sunshine list for 2023, with the province's highest salary sitting at $1.93 million. Annual list documents public sector employees with salaries over $100K Five employees at Ontario Power Generation are in the top 10 …
Read More »Supreme Court upholds Yukon First Nation’s residency requirement for elected officials
The country's highest court has upheld a requirement from a Yukon First Nation that elected officials live on settled land and dismissed an appeal from Cindy Dickson, a resident, that her Charter rights were violated by that requirement. Court agrees that Cindy Dickson's Charter rights were breached, but residency requirement …
Read More »Ontario school boards take social media giants to court for disrupting student learning
Four major school boards in Ontario are taking several social media giants to court, alleging their products Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are harming students and disrupting the education system. Boards call for companies to 'remediate' costs and 'redesign' TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat Four major Ontario school boards are …
Read More »TikTok, Snapchat respond as Ontario school boards sue social media giants for $4.5B
Four major school boards in Ontario are taking several social media giants to court, alleging their products Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are harming students and disrupting the education system. Boards call for companies to 'remediate' costs and 'redesign' TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat Four major Ontario school boards are …
Read More »Do you need a spring COVID-19 vaccine? Research backs extra round for high-risk groups
Various Canadian provinces are rolling out spring COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, allowing higher-risk individuals to get an extra dose. Recent studies suggest staying up-to-date on COVID shots helps protect high-risk groups from severe illness New guidelines suggest certain high-risk groups could benefit from having another dose of a COVID-19 vaccine this …
Read More »Grieving families call out Quebec for ‘inhumane’ death certificate delay
Quebec is taking months to issue death certificates, leaving families in limbo as they try to organize funerals and settle estates. The government blames a rising death rate but funeral homes say some certificates are issued quickly and others take ages. Without document from the province, executors are unable to …
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