Part of a $100-million commitment to the Ontario Brain Institute, the Liberals' funding will help fund research into autism, depression, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. ...
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Cutting bee-killing pesticides could sting farmers, OFA warns
The government's consultation on reducing neonicotinoid use by 80 per cent by 2017 wraps up on Jan. 25. ...
PM Harper announces easier access to loans for small businesses
Changes to the Canada Small Business Financing Program will allow small businesses to apply, as well as make larger loans available, to buy or fix their property. ...
OFL: All working Ontarians should be included in provincial pension plan
Sid Ryan tells government consultation hearing in Kingston that a clear 'social problem' exists as pensioners make up more than 7 per cent of food bank recipients in the province. ...
Heard: Government highlights progress on Smoke-Free Ontario
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Flatlined hospital budgets hurting patient care, committee hears
Second day of pre-budget consultations took place in Sudbury on Wednesday and was heavy on health care concerns. ...
Contract talks between ONA and CCACs said to be at impasse
Union looking for wage increases in new collective agreement for employees at 10 of the province's community care access centres. ...
Heard: Students focus on sexual assault and mental health throughout campus tour
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Wynne renews call for more infrastructure funding from feds
In a speech at the Canada 2020 conference in Ottawa, the premier urges getting on 'with building a true economic union for all Canadians.' ...
OMA: Changes to fees for physicians could prompt medical students to leave province
OMA president says Ontario's physicians are concerned these changes will mean longer wait times to see doctors, to get tests done and to schedule surgery. ...