The province also said it would invest an additional $309 million for the reopening of schools. ...
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‘Some semblance of the 21st century’: Lawyers pleased with plan to move court docs online
The province is still working on an "end-to-end e-filing service." ...
Government-commissioned report calls on province to urgently increase long-term care staffing
The ministry says the report will inform a strategy to be released later this year. ...
Coronavirus disproportionately affects racialized and low-income residents: TPH data
83 per cent of the cases from May 20 to July 1 were racialized Torontonians. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, July 30. ...
SickKids-led group recommends masks for older students when distancing not possible, but not for elementary students
The medical professionals also support a full return to in-school classes. ...
Ontario strikes commission to investigate COVID-19 in long-term care on short time frame
Some legal experts and advocacy groups raised concerns about the commission's terms. ...
Government aims to ‘fundamentally redesign’ child welfare system to keep more families together
The announcement comes with no new funding or legislative changes. ...
In Brief: Long-term care homes face potential class action lawsuit
And the premier said he didn't like the St. Catharines approach to beach visitors. ...
Toronto and Peel to join stage three
Windsor-Essex is the only part of the province that stays in stage two. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, July 29. ...
Ontario to announce details of long-term care commission, release key report on staffing
One health-care expert says the staffing report will be far more important than the commission. ...
Your COVID-19 Roundup: The long-term care fast track
The premier stopped short of guaranteeing that an Orchard Villa-style situation wouldn't happen again. ...
AMO 2020: Online conference will see lower attendance, but some mayors excited about changes
The exhibition hall will operate like a "video game." ...
Ontario underspent health-care budget by nearly $500 million before pandemic: FAO
The FAO suggested the government could have reallocated some unspent money to the pandemic effort. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, July 27. ...
The second wave could be significantly tougher, experts warn
It all depends on the kinds of choices policy-makers make now. ...
The cheese slipped off the cracker again: Your Ontario COVID-19 roundup
A huge house party in Brampton prompted a ticked off premier to dust off one of his favourite Fordisms. ...
Province, feds split cost of $4B bailout for municipalities
Half of the $4 billion will go to subsidize transit systems. ...
Changes to child welfare system ‘coming shortly’: Associate minister
Associate Minister Jill Dunlop said changes will focus on 'prevention and early intervention.' ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, July 25. ...
Contract for mobile testing at farms has ended, as premier considers mandatory order for migrant workers
A controversial contract for mobile testing of farm workers was ended barely after it was begun. ...
In Brief: Ontario sees jump in coronavirus cases, Markham campus resurrected
And the premier is open to changing coronavirus rules for movie theatres. ...
Milloy: Parties need more than targets to attract a diverse group of quality candidates for the next election
Columnist John Milloy would like to see an all-party agreement to independently review MPPs' compensation. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
New, renewed and amended registrations for July 17–24. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, July 24. ...
Doctors, education unions call for mandatory masks in schools
Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the government will share its plan for reopening schools next week. ...
Major unions launch campaign to end profit component of long-term care
The campaign includes a 60-second TV spot that will debut during the Blue Jays' season opener. ...
In Brief: Calls to reverse a reversal, NDP asks for investigation into kids in care, and $12B for schools
Ford announced $12 billion over the next decade for new schools and refurbishing old ones. ...
Your COVID-19 roundup: Bar restrictions, daycare spots and the half-year mark
Dr. David Williams said some Ontarians are ignoring public health guidelines. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, July 23. ...
In Brief: The premier takes a victory lap, disagrees with the AG, and weighs in on outdoor classes
Doug Ford dismissed the auditor general's concerns about Bill 197. ...
Liberal house leader expresses little hope for official status, even after fourth Tory departs government caucus
Premier Doug Ford said he finds it 'ironic' that Karahalios didn't inform him of her decision to vote against Bill 195. ...
Nearly all respondents to long-term care survey working short-staffed
Basic care like bathing and feeding is going undone, workers say. ...
Davidson: The province should capitalize on the rare opportunity for non-GTA growth
Living outside of the big city has a growing appeal, at least in the short-term, writes Mitch Davidson. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, July 22. ...
Wait list for needs-based autism services grew to 27,600 in 2019-20: FAO report
One scenario outlined by the FAO said $1.4 billion would be needed to eliminate the wait list and provide needs-based services. ...
Ontario Liberal Party declares state of ‘electoral urgency’
Doing so gives Steven Del Duca the power to appoint candidates in ridings as he sees fit. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: ‘Direct information right now’
What was asked and answered in question period on July 21. ...
UPDATED daily roundup: Karahalios turfed from PC caucus after going rogue on Bill 195
Despite new cases climbing among young people, Ford said he has no plans to increase fines. ...
MPP doubles down on COVID skepticism, but distances himself from ‘Plandemic’ conspiracy
An MPP is arguing that mask-wearing policies are in place to placate a population that is overly fearful of COVID-19. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, July 21. ...
No condos, no casinos, but maybe a spa at Ontario Place: Minister
As a Maritimer, MacLeod said she believes the waterfront should be accessible to people. ...
Your COVID-19 roundup: ‘We’re always under review’
Ford said he understands the federal contact tracing app is coming this Friday. ...
Toronto, Peel and Windsor-Essex to stay in stage two as seven more regions enter stage three on July 24
Premier Doug Ford said he "wouldn't disagree" with local health officials placing further restrictions on bars and restaurants. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: ‘Air conditioning in every single room’
What was asked and answered in question period on Monday, July 20. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, July 20. ...
COVID-19 Roundup: Docs urge Ontario rethink allowing drinking inside bars
Premier Doug Ford for the salt-and-vinegar of the earth people. ...
New information technology system going live in four public health units, replacing paper records, fax machines and dated iPHIS system
Transferring public health data quickly and efficiently is key to containing the spread of COVID-19. ...
Hydro One wins favourable court ruling on major deferred tax asset
But the NDP said the Hydro One win means a loss for ratepayers. ...
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