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Ontario government pressed for action on northern highways after fatal crashes
Over just five days in the north, the Chiefs of Ontario said there were five serious incidents on northern highways, which they say uniquely impact their communities.
#safety #highways #government #Ontario #north #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11689524/northern-ontario-highway-crashes/

Fast-moving snowstorm advances on southern Ontario, shuts down northern roads
A fast-moving snowstorm sweeping across Ontario has shut down major stretches of northern roads as it advances south toward Toronto.
#weather #traffic #Ontario #Toronto #Canada #OntarioWinter
https://globalnews.ca/news/11688621/ontario-snow-special-weather-statement/

Proposed Ring of Fire mine in northern Ontario clears another regulatory hurdle
The federal government has decided not to designate Wyloo's Eagle's Nest project for an impact assessment, which examines the environmental, social and economic impacts.
#environment #regulation #mining #northernOntario #Politics #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11688531/ring-of-fire-northern-ontario/

Ontario unveils 17 long-term care homes to get specialized dementia care funding
On Tuesday, Long-Term Care Minister Natalia Kusendova-Bashta confirmed the $9 million program, first announced last year, would begin rolling out.
#healthcare #funding #Ontario #Health #Politics #Dementia
https://globalnews.ca/news/11687353/ontario-dementia-funding/

Ontario city votes to consider dropping Andrew’s name from residential street
St. Catharines councillors voted unanimously Monday to begin the process of potentially removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s name from a residential street.
#politics #removal #street #StCatharines #Ontario #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11687798/prince-andrew-court-st-catharines/

Ontario driver caught speeding ahead of Canada-U.S. gold-medal game: police
An Ontario driver landed themselves in the penalty box an hour before puck drop between Canada and the U.S. Sunday for going 68 kilometres over the posted speed limit.
#traffic #law #Ontario #Canada #Crime #Ontariocrime
https://globalnews.ca/news/11686576/sudbury-police-speeding-canada-usa/

Fake Bell Canada rep scams Ontario resident into sending money to U.S. bank
The Ontario Provincial Police said they were able to recover some funds from a 'tech service fraud' scam in which the scammer pretended to be from Bell Canada.
#scam #fraud #Ontario #US #Crime
https://globalnews.ca/news/11686146/ontario-scam-tech-service-fake-bell-canada-employee/

Ontario family health teams urge funding to retain nurses, health professionals
Family health teams include not just doctors, but also a variety of other health professionals to provide comprehensive care, such as nurses, social workers and dietitians.
#health #funding #professionals #Ontario #Ontariohealthcare
https://globalnews.ca/news/11684879/ontario-family-health-teams-urge-funding/

Ford government still ‘discussing’ whether or not to abolish trustees
Speculation has percolated about the future of trustees for close to a year as Education Minister Paul Calandra embarks on a mission to reform how school boards operate.
#education #government #Politics #Fordgovernment #OntarioEducation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680063/ontario-school-board-trustee-plans/

Company sued by Ford government says it faces bankruptcy, tries to speed up case
The company, Keel Digital Solutions, received millions from the government for counselling services for students on college and university campuses.
#legal #financial #government #Canada #Politics #Fordgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680140/company-sued-by-ford-government-bankruptcy/

‘It’s not a freebie’: Ford government defends OSAP changes as opposition continues
Premier Doug Ford said OSAP "is not a freebie anymore" and that "money doesn't grow on trees" as opposition to his student loan changes continues to bubble.
#politics #education #Fordgovernment #OntarioColleges #OntarioEducation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11679534/ford-defends-osap-changes/

Another Ontario police force is turning to drones for some 911 calls
Durham Regional Police Service announced last week its pilot project will see remotely-piloted drones being deployed to assist in unknown‑risk or high‑risk calls.
#police #drones #Ontario #Canada #Crime #DurhamPolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11679726/durham-regional-police-drones/

After latest tariff twist, Doug Ford says he ‘can’t wait’ for U.S. midterms
A ruling from America's top court concluded Donald Trump's so-called 'reciprocal' tariffs and duties on Canada related to fentanyl were unlawful.
#politics #trade #US #Canada #CanadianPolitics #donaldtrumptariffs
https://globalnews.ca/news/11679352/doug-ford-tariff-comments/

Eight injured in bus rollover on Highway 401 near Napanee, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police say eight people were injured after a bus rollover on Highway 401 east of Napanee, Ont., on Sunday.
#accident #highway #injury #Highway401 #NapaneeOnt #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11679391/napanee-bus-rollover/

Canada seeks to revoke citizenship of terrorist linked to Mumbai attack
Immigration officials are alleging that Tahawwur Rana Hussain lied to obtain Canadian citizenship.
#terrorism #citizenship #immigration #Canada #Mumbai #World
https://globalnews.ca/news/11677023/canada-revoke-citizenship-tahawwur-rana-mumbai-attack/

Big first period helps London Knights knock off Sudbury Wolves 4-2
The London Knights scored four times in the first period on their way to a 4-2 victory over the Sudbury Wolves on Sunday at Canada Life Place.
#sports #hockey #London #Sudbury #LondonKnights #OHL
https://globalnews.ca/news/11678184/london-knights-beat-sudbury-wolves-4-2-feb-22/

Meet Digit: Toyota’s newest worker doesn’t need coffee breaks
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada will begin deploying three humanoid ‘Digit’ robots at its Woodstock plant under a new deal with Agility Robotics, following a successful pilot.
#technology #automation #work #Woodstock #Tech #AgilityRobotics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11677383/digit-toyotas-humanoid-robot/

‘No one deserves this’: Ontario snowplow operator attack sparks concern
The safety of snow removal workers was highlighted again when a Peterborough, Ont., resident opened the cab of a machine and tried to remove the driver's ear protection.
#safety #workers #attack #Peterborough #Ontario #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11676665/unsettling-snowplow-operator-assaulted-worker-safety/

Barrie Colts win their 9th straight game 5-1 over the London Knights
The Colts are now 20-1-1 in their last 22 games and have won nine straight games.
#sports #game #win #Barrie #London #BarrieColts
https://globalnews.ca/news/11676746/barrie-colts-win-9th-straight-game-london-knights/

Police uncover new evidence in Brampton kidnapping case involving $200K demand
Police say a Brampton kidnapping investigation involving a $200,000 ransom demand led to multiple charges, a seized firearm and new evidence uncovered through search warrants.
#crime #investigation #evidence #Brampton #Canada #Kidnapping
https://globalnews.ca/news/11676302/police-new-evidence-brampton-kidnapping-200k-demand/