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Defining the ‘alt-right’ could be key in Ontario defamation case

The $150,000 lawsuit is being defended on the grounds that the discussion, derived from the government's post-secondary policies, constituted fair comment. ...

Homelessness issues in need of ‘top-down direction’ from province, critics say

"It's like with health-care — you want some universality," Toronto street nurse Cathy Crowe said. ...

Provincial watchdog finds ‘serious human rights concerns’ at Toronto South Detention Centre

All 109 residents of the Ontario Correctional Institute have been transferred to Toronto South after a COVID-19 outbreak at the Brampton prison. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, April 22. ...

Unions and long-term care chain battle as outbreaks claim dozens of lives

The Ontario Nurses' Association and SEIU Healthcare have both focused on homes owned by Rykka Care Centres. ...

Dean: Provincial and municipal public servants step forward in COVID-19 crisis

Public servants are doing critical work amid the pandemic, writes Senator Tony Dean. ...

‘Am I going to camp or not?’: A roundup of Ontario COVID-19 news

Among other COVID-19 news, the premier said his nephew has been lobbying him to open up his summer camp. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, April 21. ...

Poll shows most Ontarians support continued physical distancing: a roundup of Ontario COVID-19 news

Meanwhile, Premier Doug Ford said his "heart keeps drifting back to the people of Nova Scotia" after a mass shooting this weekend. ...

A nurse requested camping supplies to live in a garden shed — she was offered a trailer instead

Ontarians are donating their homes and trailers to workers on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19. ...

Community spread of COVID-19 has peaked in Ontario, officials say

Premier Doug Ford implored Ontarians to stick with physical distancing measures for "a few more weeks" to avoid another surge in cases. ...

Province and high school teachers’ union reach tentative deals

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation was the only teachers' union without a deal. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, April 20. ...

Premier Ford says going ‘back to normal’ without vaccine means ‘putting lives at risk’: a roundup of Ontario COVID-19 news

The premier said closing the economy was tough, but opening it in the right way will be "twice as difficult." ...

Ford says new modelling information to be released Monday: a roundup of Ontario COVID-19 news

The SEIU Healthcare union asked the province to place two long-term care homes "in trusteeship." ...

Harris: Sometimes ya gotta cut loose – of spin

Columnist Kelly Harris writes about communications in times of emergencies. ...

Wind turbine firm and government face off in court over bat-related flap

The 29-wind turbine project was effectively cancelled in December when the environment minister said he was concerned about bats. ...

Who’s lobbying for whom

A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...

The QP Briefing Podcast: Zooming with Mike Schreiner

Plus, the Green Party leader shares what he's been watching on Netflix. ...

How Ontario’s plan to stop nursing home staff from spreading COVID-19 falls short of B.C.’s

Ontario isn't centrally organizing the redeployment of staff. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, April 17. ...

COVID-19 roundup: Commercial rental relief and calls for a long-term care home inquiry

The premier also rejected the notion of opening up the border with the U.S. ...

FAO: Nearly one in six Ontarians lost their job or had hours sharply reduced in March

Ontario's Financial Accountability Office is also working on a report that forecasts the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and the provincial budget. ...

Ontario seeks dismissal of youth-led climate lawsuit

The suit argues that Ontario’s climate plan violates charter-protected rights to life, liberty and security. ...

Front-line workers reiterate call for paid sick days — now and post-COVID

Advocates and opposition parties have been calling for paid sick days to be reinstated for months. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, April 16. ...

Ford vows to overhaul long-term care after the pandemic to fix the ‘cracks and holes’ in the system

In the meantime, he announced short-term fixes to help nursing homes handle COVID-19. ...

Davidson: Unsolicited advice on how to ensure a successful Ontario COVID-19 recovery committee

COVID-19 means it's time for transformational thinking, writes columnist Mitch Davidson. ...

‘Numbers don’t lie’: A roundup of Ontario COVID-19 news

Premier Doug Ford called for the province to more than double its current testing rate by April 25. ...

Lower energy consumption means higher global adjustment costs for some small businesses, manufacturers

The opposition and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce called for some sort of hydro bill relief amid the pandemic. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, April 15. ...

Some autism treatment centres shifting to virtual therapy amid COVID-19 pandemic

Meanwhile, the government extended the deadline for families to register for the autism program and be eligible for interim funding. ...

Legislature extends state of emergency for 28 days

The opposition also voiced concern that the government wasn't incorporating their input. ...

Plan coming tomorrow to fight ‘wildfire’ of COVID-19 in Ontario long-term care homes: Ford

Ontario will bar employees from working at more than one long-term care home to prevent spreading the virus, the premier said. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, April 14. ...

House will gather Tuesday to consider extending state of emergency

The pared down legislature will also consider passing a bundled group of five pieces of COVID-19-related legislation. ...

‘Peak is likely going to happen this week’: a roundup of Ontario COVID-19 news

Premier Doug Ford said "you just can’t flick the lights on" when it comes to reopening Ontario's economy. ...

‘Crackdown on covidiots’ going too far, CCLA says

Ticketing people for failing to physically distance is being tainted by politics, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association says. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, April 13. ...

Ontario bending the COVID-19 curve, if not flattening it: Chief medical officer of health

However, the province has confirmed more than 100 deaths of long-term care residents. ...

New Ontario testing strategy won’t see all symptomatic people tested, focuses instead on priority groups

Officials gave mixed messages about whether members of the general public with COVID-19 symptoms will be tested. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, April 10. ...

PM Justin Trudeau says Canadians will have to be ‘vigilant’ for 12 to 18 months after releasing national COVID-19 projections

One epidemiologist said the national projections "reinforce" the need to continue physical distancing practices and boost testing and contact tracing in Ontario. ...

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