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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sports Olympics Summer Sports Track and Field Vancouver resident Leslie Sexton, who is challenging herself over different distances and surfaces before the April 28 Hamburg Marathon, will take to the grass and sand-covered pedestrian paths in the women’s 10-kilometre race Saturday at the World Athletics Cross-Country Championships. Distance runner using …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …