Articles for : Ontario
Canada
HEALTH
Ontario drops cancer screening age to 45 for earlier detection
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Ontario is lowering the colorectal cancer screening age to 45 from 50 to catch more cases early. This change addresses rising rates in younger adults.
Canada
EDUCATION
L'Ontario envisage une interdiction totale des téléphones portables dans les écoles dans le cadre de discussions sur la restriction des réseaux sociaux
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L'Ontario envisage une interdiction complète des téléphones portables dans les écoles et une restriction plus large des réseaux sociaux pour les enfants, citant les preuves croissantes des dommages causés par l'utilisation des appareils.
Canada
POLITICS
Le Canada rejette les exigences américaines dans les discussions commerciales, le premier ministre vend un jet malgré les critiques
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Le Canada rejette les conditions préalables des États-Unis pour les discussions commerciales. Parallèlement, le premier ministre de l'Ontario a vendu un nouveau jet controversé au prix d'achat, faisant face à un tollé général après cet achat rapide.
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HEALTH
Inquest hears of patient's terror before death at Ontario hospital
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A witness described Heather Winterstein's terror and discolouration before her death at a St. Catharines hospital, raising concerns about patient care.
ECONOMY
Ontario Municipalities Can No Longer Fund Provincial Services, Warn of Billions in Shortfalls
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Ontario towns face 'unsustainable' funding gaps for provincial services like social care, forcing delays in infrastructure and raising taxpayer concerns.
ECONOMY
Eastern Ontario Maple Syrup Season Exceeds Expectations Thanks to Ideal Weather
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Maple syrup producers in eastern Ontario report a strong season, with ideal weather conditions leading to high sap yields and a rewarding 'liquid gold' harvest.
WEATHER
Toronto Weather: Cool Start, Warming Up By Mid-Week, Then Rain for Easter
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Toronto braces for a cool start to the week with potential flurries, followed by a significant warm-up before rain arrives for the Easter weekend.
Canada
NATURAL DISASTERS
23 Rescued After Stranding on Drifting Ice Shelf in Ontario's Georgian Bay
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Twenty-three people were rescued from a drifting ice shelf on Georgian Bay, Ontario, suffering minor injuries including hypothermia.
SOCIETY
23 Rescued from Drifting Ice Shelf in Georgian Bay, Ontario
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Twenty-three people were rescued from a drifting ice shelf in Georgian Bay, Ontario, suffering from hypothermia after the ice split and partially submerged them.
Canada
HEALTH
Ontario Advocates Call for Funding Amid Hospital‑Driven Long‑Term Care Admission Crisis
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More than half of Ontario’s long‑term care entries now come from hospitals, a 67% rise since the pandemic, prompting calls for $600 million home‑care boost.
Canada
SECURITY
Ontario Police Warn Parents After Child Dials 911 Over 120 Times
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A child repeatedly dialed 911 from an old, unregistered phone, prompting Guelph police to urge parents to disable or remove batteries.
Canada
SECURITY
One Dead, Two Injured in Ottawa Shooting Near Bankfield Road
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Police say the incident occurred just before 4:30 p.m., closing Bankfield Road while investigators secure the scene.
Canada
SPORT
Child Injured on Chairlift, Centre Vorlage Ski Hill Closed for Day
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A 13‑year‑old’s clothing snagged on a lift, prompting medical transport to CHEO and a full‑day closure for safety.
Canada
POLITICS
Thunder Bay Councillor Trevor Giertuga's Criminal Charges Withdrawn
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Charges against Thunder Bay Councillor Trevor Giertuga were dropped after a family dispute with his brother, resolving a case that began in June 2024.