Milloy: The pandemic is sure to generate lots of election promises, but who's going to pay for them?

Columnist John Milloy says governments can either decrease funding in non-priority areas or grow the economy.

Ontario looks to bring in more retired teachers to fill staffing gaps

The Ontario Teachers’ Federation said it "does not expect that many retirees are interested in working in the current ...

Calls grow to expand PCR testing eligibility to young kids and child-care sector

A critical care nurse with young children said her family has been relying on PCR testing throughout the pandemic.

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Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, January 10.

Bearskin Lake First Nation almost 'at breaking point,' says chief

The chief is requesting help from the Canadian military.

Ontario Liberals invite party leaders, stakeholders to summit to discuss staffing crisis in health sector

The virtual summit is scheduled to take place on Monday.

NDP, advocate call for more protections as one-third of province's LTC homes in outbreak

The long-term care minister said Thursday that he expects the number of outbreaks to increase.

New round of small business grants must fix issues with delays, missing payments: critics

Ontario Chamber of Commerce CEO Rocco Rossi said too many businesses are left out.

Ontario asks feds for help, including possible military aid, for Indigenous community overrun by COVID-19

Solicitor General Sylvia Jones sent the formal request to federal Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino on Thursday. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, January 7.

Ontario prioritizing GTHA education and child-care staff for booster shots

The government says it's working on plans with health units outside the GTHA.

Opposition parties unite with unions to push for Bill 124 repeal

The wage cap legislation is exacerbating Ontario's nursing shortage, unions say.