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Ontario adding 150 more jail beds in Niagara, Milton, Sudbury

Ontario’s solicitor general says the province is adding 150 beds to three jails across the province using modular construction.

First Nations chiefs worry Bills 5 and C-5 will enable environmental destruction

First Nations chiefs behind a legal challenge to a pair of federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track infrastructure projects say they are turning to the courts because they worry the laws will lead to environmental destruction.

First Nations launch legal challenge against Ontario, federal bills 5 and C-5

Nine First Nations in Ontario are asking a court to declare a pair of federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track infrastructure projects unconstitutional and are seeking an injunction that would prevent the governments from using some of the most contentious aspects.

Ontario environment minister apologizes for ‘confusion’ over clean water bill letter

Ontario’s environment minister has apologized to First Nation chiefs for any “confusion” his letter caused when he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law.

Some Ontario doctors can treat family members as regulatory college relaxes rules amid shortage

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is relaxing its policy against doctors treating themselves, family members and others close to them amid the province’s primary care crisis.

Canada needs to ‘work around the clock’ to get deal with U.S., Ford’s office says after Trump’s latest threat

The federal government needs to “work around the clock to secure a deal” with the U.S., Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s office said in a statement after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 35 per cent tariff on Canadian goods on Aug. 1.

NDP slams Ontario school board takeovers as ‘power grab,’ say parents have no voice

Opposition critics are slamming the Ontario government’s decision to take over four Ontario school boards, including the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), calling the move a “power grab” that silences elected trustees.

Court dismisses Ontario’s bid to appeal bike lane injunction

An Ontario court has dismissed the province’s attempt to appeal a court order that temporarily stopped it from ripping up three major Toronto bike lanes.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire, Alberta is on board

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has signed an agreement with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to help build a railway to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region.

‘Why the pause?’: Educators raise questions over Ontario’s decision to delay curriculum updates

Ontario’s decision to pause a sweeping set of school curriculum updates that were set to roll out this fall has led to criticism and questions from members of the school community.

Ontario calling for more private clinics to handle hip and knee surgeries

The Ontario government says it would like to see up to 20,000 more orthopedic surgeries, such as hip and knee replacements, performed at private community surgical centres around the province over the next two years and is providing $125 million to make it happen.

These are the new laws and regulations coming into effect in Ontario on Canada Day

Several laws, regulations, and changes in Ontario are taking effect on Canada Day, from disability payments to fuel tax. Here’s a look at some of the notable new rules in force on July 1:

‘This is our home’: Two First Nations setting up encampment near proposed bridge to Ring of Fire

A political decision one thousand kilometres from Jeronimo Kataquapit’s home in a remote First Nation near James Bay set the course for his summer. Now, the 20-year-old from Attawapiskat First Nation, his father, mother and older brother are headed upriver in two 24-foot freighter canoes on a 400-kilometre journey to “reassert First Nations’ presence” near the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario.

Ontario taking over 4 school boards, including TDSB, following spending probes

Ontario’s education minister is taking control of four school boards, including the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), to address what the ministry called ongoing cases of financial mismanagement.

Ontario announces pause on school curriculum changes, including kindergarten overhaul

Ontario has announced a pause on planned school curriculum changes that were set to take effect in September, including the introduction of early reading, math and STEM lessons in kindergarten classrooms.