Community and Social Services Minister Helena Jaczek says the basic income discussion paper is nearly ready for public consultation. ...
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Most Grassy Narrows residents still show symptoms of mercury poisoning: report
Premier Kathleen Wynne has expressed concerns a clean-up would exacerbate the situation. ...
Seen: Local police forces, community groups awarded nearly $4M for public safety
Police services across Ontario competed to fund projects that align with this year's theme, "Creating a Safer Ontario through Community Collaboration," the government said. ...
Happening: Patient ombudsman’s first town hall
Newly minted health-care watchdog Christine Elliott will be in Toronto Wednesday evening to hear from Ontario's patients. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, Sept. 20. ...
Mental health group looks to Supreme Court after losing constitutional challenge of Brian’s Law
A 2013 Ontario court decision said a “governmental review of the impact and effectiveness of community treatment order provisions...hopefully, will come to pass in the not too distant future.” ...
Tentative deal could lead to provincial framework for all First Nations police officers
A tentative deal inked with the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service this week could be a precursor to a more equitable police service system in Ontario, the police union says. ...
WSIB, OFL talk reform as Ombudsman mulls over investigation
Labour Minister Kevin Flynn said if the two come up with recommendations for changes to the way the workers' compensation board operates, he'll pursue reform. ...
Seen: Muskoka spring floods prompt $900M class action against MNRF
In response, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Kathryn McGarry's office said they "are sympathetic to those who’ve had damage to their homes, boathouses and property as a result of spring flooding." ...
Injured workers chide WSIB over new premium rate reduction
Next year, employers will see a 5 per cent premium rate reduction, says the WSIB. ...