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Minimum wage in Ontario increased to $17.20

Minimum wage in Ontario increased to $17.20

The minimum wage in Ontario rose to $17.20 hourly, a 3.9 per cent increase from the previous $16.55. But it's still below what's considered a living wage in the GTA.
Hidden demons plague restaurant industry

Hidden demons plague restaurant industry

The pressures in the industry make it easy to become a habitual drug user.
Faculty-college contract talks heading to conciliation

Faculty-college contract talks heading to conciliation

The union said in an email to its faculty members that it is filing for conciliation. It could also soon seek a strike mandate vote. The last strike went on for five weeks.
Pressures of pandemic continues to impact children's education

Pressures of pandemic continues to impact children's education

“First day, I thought I was going to put my head through the wall. The second day, I thought I was going to put my son’s head through the wall."
Bringing back the paper bag at LCBO

Bringing back the paper bag at LCBO

LCBO customers are pleased they will once again be given paper bags for their purchases.
Ontario government is all set to open the Youth Wellness Hub in Brampton in 2025

Ontario government is all set to open the Youth Wellness Hub in Brampton in 2025

Ontario government is opening 10 new Youth Wellness Hub, one of which is set to open in Brampton next year
Ontario expands jail capacities with several hundred beds and a new facility

Ontario expands jail capacities with several hundred beds and a new facility

The Ontario government announced Monday that it will expand jail capacities with several hundred more beds, correctional staff and a facility.
Ford announces cabinet reshuffle before adjourning legislature for 19 weeks

Ford announces cabinet reshuffle before adjourning legislature for 19 weeks

Ontario premier Doug Ford announces the largest cabinet in Ontario's history.
Ontario’s priorities questioned over $225M alcohol sales expansion

Ontario’s priorities questioned over $225M alcohol sales expansion

Ford's plan to expand alcohol sales across Ontario faces backlash from health-care professionals and critics over mismatched priorities
Ontario first introduced high school requirements focused on home economy

Ontario first introduced high school requirements focused on home economy

The new Secondary School Diploma requirements update focused on financial literacy, STEM, and career coaching.