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Union calling on Ontario to hire support staff to address school violence

Union calling on Ontario to hire support staff to address school violence

TORONTO — The Ontario government ought to hire more support staff to address a recent spate of violence in and around schools, a union representing education workers said on Friday.
Ottawa, Kitchener hospitals saw record numbers of patients admitted this week

Ottawa, Kitchener hospitals saw record numbers of patients admitted this week

Two southern Ontario hospitals saw record numbers of patients this week, with factors at play ranging from respiratory illnesses to slips and falls commonly seen this time of year.
Hamilton estimates second leak dumped 59 million litres of sewage in Lake Ontario

Hamilton estimates second leak dumped 59 million litres of sewage in Lake Ontario

HAMILTON — The City of Hamilton is estimating that approximately 59 million litres of waste has been dumped into Lake Ontario over more than two decades as the result of a sewage leak discovered this week.
Worker dies after St. Catharines industrial fire

Worker dies after St. Catharines industrial fire

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Niagara police say the lone worker hospitalized after a fire at a hazardous waste facility in St. Catharines, Ont., has died. Niagara police Insp. Rob LaPlante says the victim was a man in his 30s and a St.
Ontario to expand surgeries performed in private facilities, sources say

Ontario to expand surgeries performed in private facilities, sources say

TORONTO — Ontario is set to make sweeping changes to its health-care model by performing thousands of publicly funded surgeries in private clinics, but some medical professionals say it's unclear who will staff them without ravaging the already belea
Resilient economy may muddle inflation fight, recession still expected: economists

Resilient economy may muddle inflation fight, recession still expected: economists

TORONTO — Canadian households and the overall economy have proven surprisingly resilient in the face of rising interest rates, said senior economists from the big banks, which could complicate the fight against inflation.
'Mayor of Kingstown' co-creator Hugh Dillon on show star Jeremy Renner's recovery

'Mayor of Kingstown' co-creator Hugh Dillon on show star Jeremy Renner's recovery

TORONTO — Hugh Dillon, lead vocalist of the rock band Headstones and co-creator of the TV series “Mayor of Kingstown,” doesn’t mince words when asked about his recently injured co-star Jeremy Renner. "He's a family member.
Algoma University professor charged in alleged assaults of students

Algoma University professor charged in alleged assaults of students

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — An Algoma University professor is facing multiple charges in the alleged assaults of five students. Sault Ste.
CIBC head of Canadian personal and business banking Laura Dottori-Attanasio retiring

CIBC head of Canadian personal and business banking Laura Dottori-Attanasio retiring

TORONTO — CIBC says Laura Dottori-Attanasio, senior executive vice-president and group head for Canadian personal and business banking, is retiring. Dottori-Attanasio's last day at the bank is Feb.
Home prices in Q4 down year-over-year, first decline since end of 2008: report

Home prices in Q4 down year-over-year, first decline since end of 2008: report

TORONTO — The median price of a home in Canada in the fourth quarter of 2022 posted the first year-over-year decline since the end of 2008 during the financial crisis, Royal LePage says.