Promised by Premier Doug Ford last fall, $200 cheques are now landing in mailboxes across Ontario. Heather Rivers reports on what you need to know about them.
The off-site surgical centre across the street from Victoria Hospital is being expanded to triple its capacity, the province says. The Nazem Kadri surgical centre, named in honour of the NHL star and London native, will be renovated and expanded to add four operating rooms, bringing the total to six. The centre offers daytime, non-urgent […]
Ontario's premier is pledging new legislation that will crack down on public drug use and encampments and get more people indoors and into treatment, whether it violates their rights or not. Reporter Jack Moulton takes a look at what's been said, and what it might mean. Read More
Expropriation is a drastic measure. In acquiring land for public benefit, even when property owners are well compensated, it should be a tool of last resort. When negotiations do break down and governments forge ahead, we expect them to demonstrate their acquisitions are driven by reasonable necessity, and not unreasonable haste. Read More
A week after corner stores began selling booze in Ontario, licensed shops in London say it’s been great for business as six-packs fly off the shelves, mostly to college and university students. Read More
In a first since prohibition started in 1916, licensed Ontario corner stores will legally be able to sell some alcoholic products from their shelves starting on Thursday. Queen’s Park is ushering in a new booze policy on the heels of changes they've already rolled out to allow sales of beer and wine in grocery stores. Here’s what you need to know. Read More
Grey-Bruce hospital administrators welcomed $8.566 million in new permanent base funding, but some said it’s not enough. Read More