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Ukrainian newcomers face challenges as some landlords demand months of advance rent

Ukrainian newcomers face challenges as some landlords demand months of advance rent

Galyna Durysvt spent months looking for a rental apartment in the Greater Toronto Area after fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Negotiations between striking GO Transit workers, Metrolinx to resume Thursday

Negotiations between striking GO Transit workers, Metrolinx to resume Thursday

TORONTO — The union representing striking GO Transit workers said negotiations with their employer would resume Thursday, a day earlier than anticipated, after it accused the transit agency of holding up talks.
Ontario docs advise masks, vaccine catch-up ahead of anticipated tough viral season

Ontario docs advise masks, vaccine catch-up ahead of anticipated tough viral season

TORONTO — Ontarians are being advised to keep up with vaccinations and wear masks indoors as doctors warn of a worsening respiratory illness season that's hitting children – and the pediatric health system – particularly hard.
Ontario government introducing Grade 6 Holocaust education requirement in 2023

Ontario government introducing Grade 6 Holocaust education requirement in 2023

The Ontario government says it is introducing a mandatory learning requirement on Holocaust education to the province's Grade 6 curriculum.

Police charge photographer in alleged sexual assaults at Newmarket school

NEWMARKET, Ont. — Police have charged a photographer after investigating complaints from students about alleged sexual assaults at their Newmarket, Ont., school. York Regional Police say they began an investigation into the 30-year-old Barrie, Ont.

Man charged with impaired driving, other offences in double fatal collision

LEAMINGTON, Ont. — Police say a man has been charged with impaired driving and other offences in a collision that killed two people in southwestern Ontario earlier this year.
Police charge Toronto man with second-degree murder in fatal stabbing

Police charge Toronto man with second-degree murder in fatal stabbing

TORONTO — Police say a man has been charged with second-degree murder in a fatal stabbing in Toronto earlier this week. Toronto police say they responded to reports of a stabbing on Sunday evening and found a wounded man.
Striking GO Transit workers to return to negotiating table Friday, Metrolinx says

Striking GO Transit workers to return to negotiating table Friday, Metrolinx says

TORONTO — The union representing striking GO Transit bus operators, station attendants and other employees will return to the negotiating table on Friday.
Ontario cities, hospitals discuss bringing back masks amid child virus surges

Ontario cities, hospitals discuss bringing back masks amid child virus surges

Toronto's board of health asked the city's top doctor Tuesday to consider reinstating mask mandates amid a surge in viral illnesses that's sending children to hospital at alarming rates.
Ford says Ontario presenting CUPE with 'improved' offer for education workers

Ford says Ontario presenting CUPE with 'improved' offer for education workers

TORONTO — Students were back in classrooms Tuesday as Ontario education workers returned to the bargaining table with the government to discuss an offer the premier described as "improved," though both sides remained far apart.