Ontario Institute for Regenerative Medicine not only searching for antidotes to chronic diseases but also hopes to foster economic opportunities through the commercialization of discoveries. ...
Author Archives: Natalie Paddon
Province launches review of Toronto school board
'It is clear that the issues at TDSB go beyond simply competing personalities,' Education Minister Liz Sandals says in announcing appointment of a fact-finder to delve into board's governance structure and other issues. ...
Government expanding on mental health strategy
Funds being allocated to reducing wait times to mental health services and creating better access to support in strategy's second phase. ...
Heard: OPSEU workers to protest after initial contract offer
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Heard: House introduces motion to limit debate on Bill 21
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Liberals plan to broaden the scope in examining sexual harassment
Opposition accuses Liberals of playing politics by proposing striking permanent committee rather than a select committee to look into workplace harassment. ...
Ontario government moves to regulate e-cigarettes
Bill proposes to bring the regulatory regime of the sale of e-cigarettes in line with that of traditional cigarettes, including banning sales to people under 19. ...
Hundreds protest health-care cuts and privatization
Ontario Health Coalition rally delivers message: “Premier Kathleen Wynne, our hospitals will not survive the cuts you are planning.” ...
Teachers need better access to professional learning: report
A study borne of 2013 contract talks highlights several issues confronting elementary school teachers that could become fodder for future contract negotiations. ...
Ontario students among most computer-literate in the world: EQAO
Despite progress, report also says more work needs to be done to help teachers gain the time and expertise to teach students using this technology. ...