A provincial youth advocate says the province won't fully implement the Child Protection Information Network until 2019-20, about 18 years after Jeffrey’s death. ...
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Heard: Nurses’ union launches radio advertisements as strike continues
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Advocacy groups lobbying for new French university in central and southwestern Ontario
In a letter, the RÉFO, FESFO and AFO asked the premier to commit to establishing this new university by 2018. ...
Hunter and angler group speaks out against moose hunting restrictions
The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is asking its members to respond to a Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry proposal to address the province's declining moose population. ...
Parents call on government to remove barriers to communication, funding and collaboration
Board-level parent involvement committees make recommendations to the province and school boards to help them function better in a recent report by advocacy group People for Education. ...
Construction to begin on new Toronto waterfront development in late 2016
Waterfront Toronto announced Friday a 350,000-square-foot innovation centre that will house workspace for more than 2,000 employees in creative and technology fields. ...
PC leadership race down to three after MacLeod drops out, backs Elliott
The Nepean-Carleton MPP says she is considering running federally now that Conservative MP John Baird has resigned as foreign affairs minister and will exit federal politics in the coming weeks. ...
Opposing sides in CCAC dispute argue over strike’s impact on patient care
The nurses' union is concerned about patients’ access to home and community care as the strike reaches its seventh day, while CCACs maintain contingency plans are in place. ...
Doctors’ union CEO announces retirement after doctors reject province’s offer
Former deputy health minister Ron Sapsford circulated an email to the Ontario Medical Association on Wednesday, announcing his summer departure. ...
Sandals encourages Tory to discuss impending school closures with local boards
The province's education minister said it's important for municipalities and school boards to work together because of land use planning issues. ...