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Five arrested, two sent to hospital at Hamilton street parties that drew thousands

HAMILTON — Police in Hamilton arrested five people on Saturday at a series of unsanctioned street parties they say drew thousands. Police say they received 49 calls about the parties near the McMaster University campus.
Ontario government expands list of ailments pharmacists can treat

Ontario government expands list of ailments pharmacists can treat

TORONTO — Ontario has granted its pharmacists more prescribing powers.
Ontario minimum wage rises to $16.55 an hour; advocates say still not a living wage

Ontario minimum wage rises to $16.55 an hour; advocates say still not a living wage

TORONTO — Ontario's minimum wage rises today to $16.55 an hour. The increase is tied to inflation, and is up 6.8 per cent from the previous rate of $15.50 an hour.
Ontario city home to Nazi soldier that visited Parliament shares mixed emotions

Ontario city home to Nazi soldier that visited Parliament shares mixed emotions

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Allan Hirsh sits on a lawn chair on a cool fall evening in North Bay, Ont., pondering the mixed emotions he's been feeling since his community made international headlines.
NDP ask Ontario auditor to probe urban land expansions in wake of Greenbelt report

NDP ask Ontario auditor to probe urban land expansions in wake of Greenbelt report

TORONTO — Ontario New Democrats asked the auditor general's office on Friday to launch a new investigation of the government's land-use policies by probing its expansion of some municipal boundaries.
Another setback for Ottawa LRT has north-south expansion line delayed to spring 2024

Another setback for Ottawa LRT has north-south expansion line delayed to spring 2024

Ottawa's light-rail transit will not open its expanded north-south line until at least April 2024, a 20-month delay to the expected delivery date in the original contract.
Youth charged with second-degree murder in stabbing death of young man in Toronto

Youth charged with second-degree murder in stabbing death of young man in Toronto

A young person has been arrested and charged in the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old man near a transit station in Toronto's north end.
Tribunal rules in favour of injured migrant workers seeking more compensation

Tribunal rules in favour of injured migrant workers seeking more compensation

Six years after a devastating injury on an Ontario farm, Leroy Thomas says he's finally feeling hopeful about the future. The former seasonal worker from Jamaica dislocated his spine while working at a Simcoe, Ont.
Ontario high school teachers approve deal to avoid strikes

Ontario high school teachers approve deal to avoid strikes

TORONTO — Ontario's public high school teachers have agreed not to strike this year, or for the next three years, as they ratified a deal with the government to settle any unresolved contract bargaining issues through an arbitrator.
Adil Shamji drops out of Ontario Liberal leadership race

Adil Shamji drops out of Ontario Liberal leadership race

TORONTO — Adil Shamji dropped out of the Ontario Liberal leadership race Thursday, throwing his support behind Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie.