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Rogers launches 5G network in Toronto subway, Bell and Telus left out for now

Rogers launches 5G network in Toronto subway, Bell and Telus left out for now

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc.
Ontario court rules against Jordan Peterson, upholds social media training order

Ontario court rules against Jordan Peterson, upholds social media training order

TORONTO — An Ontario court has ruled against controversial psychologist Jordan Peterson, upholding a regulatory body's order that he undergo social media training or potentially lose his licence to practice.
A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

The RCMP said Wednesday that it is assessing whether to launch an investigation into the removal of lands from the protected Greenbelt for housing development, following a referral from the Ontario Provincial Police.
Ontario adds $11M to funding for investigation, recovery following Wheatley explosion

Ontario adds $11M to funding for investigation, recovery following Wheatley explosion

WHEATLEY, Ont. — Ontario's minister of natural resources and forestry says the province is putting an additional $11 million toward ongoing costs of a 2021 explosion in Wheatley, Ont., that levelled a building and injured 20 people.
Business software firm Open Text acquires Irish company KineMatik

Business software firm Open Text acquires Irish company KineMatik

TORONTO — Business software company Open Text Corp. has acquired Ireland-based KineMatik, which specializes in business process and project management.
Cyclist killed in hit-and-run, driver 'involved' with police before crash: police

Cyclist killed in hit-and-run, driver 'involved' with police before crash: police

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police in Mississauga, Ont., say a cyclist was killed in an early morning hit-and-run with a driver who they say was "involved" with officers before the crash.
Back-to-school shoppers expected to head back to stores but pull back on spending

Back-to-school shoppers expected to head back to stores but pull back on spending

TORONTO — The stationery aisles are expected to be busier this year as parents and students return to in-store shopping when stocking up on back-to-school essentials, though their baskets may be a little less full.
Ontario housing minister's chief of staff resigns days after AG report

Ontario housing minister's chief of staff resigns days after AG report

TORONTO — The senior Ontario political staffer at the centre of a scathing report into the provincial government's decision to open up protected Greenbelt lands for housing development resigned Tuesday.
Citing unprecedented growth, elementary school in London, Ont., caps enrolment

Citing unprecedented growth, elementary school in London, Ont., caps enrolment

An elementary school in the booming southwestern Ontario city of London moved to cap enrolment this week, as the local school board grapples with how best to keep up with rapid population growth.

Ontario eyes potential tax changes to spur rental construction

Ontario's municipal affairs and housing minister says he is looking at potential tax changes to spur the creation of rental units.