Nurses' union president says LHINs have moved away from their initial objective of creating a comprehensive system of care driven by the needs of local patients and communities. ...
Daily Archives: January 27, 2014
Government won’t commit to hike in minimum wage
The province is no closer to consensus on the minimum wage as panel report recommends pegging it to inflation ─ but stays silent on what the level should be. ...
Upcoming Events for Tuesday, Jan. 28
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PED spreads to at least one more farm, hundreds of piglets dead at first site
In a conference call Monday afternoon, veterinarians confirmed at least one more farm has been struck by PED, a disease that has killed millions of pigs in the U.S. ...
Ontario to spend $8.9 million for new seniors’ unit at Ottawa hospital
New unit at Queensway Carleton Hospital expected to have 34 beds and provide comprehensive care for seniors and help them remain independent. ...
Happening: OEA cuts 2014 board by 10 positions
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Securities regulators propose new derivatives protection rules
Regulators such as the OSC say rules should be strengthened on customer collateral, as well as record keeping and disclosure about collateral held. ...
Universities rank just behind hospitals and schools, new poll says
Survey for the Council of Ontario Universities says most university graduates in the province credit their education with success in their careers. ...
Happening: Ontario to expand program to help missing dementia patients
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Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, Jan. 27. ...