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There is no concern about a 'diminished supply' of doctors in Ontario: ministry

There is no concern about a 'diminished supply' of doctors in Ontario: ministry

Recruitment and retention of doctors in Ontario is 'not a major concern,' the Ministry of Health suggests in arguments it is making in arbitration with the Ontario Medical Association over physician compensation
BEYOND LOCAL: Teachers worry about conflicts with students over cell phone ban

BEYOND LOCAL: Teachers worry about conflicts with students over cell phone ban

Many questions still linger at local school boards about the province's ban on cell phones
BEYOND LOCAL: Unions vow to fight Ottawa over rule requiring federal workers in office three days a week

BEYOND LOCAL: Unions vow to fight Ottawa over rule requiring federal workers in office three days a week

Last week, the federal treasury board announced that federal workers will have to report to their offices for three days a week, up from two-to-three days
Report warns of dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada in 2023

Report warns of dramatic rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada in 2023

Antisemitism in Canada exploded last year as the war unfolding in Israel and Gaza was used to "justify" the targeting of Jews in Canada, B'nai Brith said Monday as it released its latest report on antisemitism
Mailing a letter costs a little more now as stamp price hike takes effect

Mailing a letter costs a little more now as stamp price hike takes effect

An increase in the cost to send a letter in Canada took effect Monday
BEYOND LOCAL: Orillia calls on province to declare gender-based violence an epidemic

BEYOND LOCAL: Orillia calls on province to declare gender-based violence an epidemic

'When we label it as an epidemic, I do believe it draws more attention to the issue,' said Coun. Jay Fallis as Orillia became 95th municipality to join 'wave of change'
BEYOND LOCAL: Drake security guard hospitalized after shooting

BEYOND LOCAL: Drake security guard hospitalized after shooting

Police said it was too early to talk about motive when asked if the shooting was related to a high-profile rap feud
Ontario midwives can now administer routine vaccines, prescribe more drugs

Ontario midwives can now administer routine vaccines, prescribe more drugs

Ontario midwives can now prescribe more drugs and administer routine vaccinations, which the provincial government says will reduce the need for additional medical appointments for patients
BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto judo athlete Nigara Shaheen named to Olympic refugee team for Paris

BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto judo athlete Nigara Shaheen named to Olympic refugee team for Paris

She's among 36 athletes from 11 countries chosen to compete in Paris this summer under the acronym EOR (Equipe Olympique des Refugies) and under their own flag featuring a heart surrounded by arrows to symbolize finding their way home
BEYOND LOCAL: Ford says universities should remove pro-Palestinian encampments

BEYOND LOCAL: Ford says universities should remove pro-Palestinian encampments

Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said universities are places of free speech and debate but that everyone must feel safe on campus