Optometrists say they will withdraw OHIP-covered services starting Wednesday after talks break down with province

The Ontario Association of Optometrists wants the government to commit to covering operating costs for OHIP services.

NDP proposes protest-free 'safety zones' around businesses

The bill would carry a fine of up to $25,000.

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, August 31.

Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls on federal parties to support businesses by boosting access to capital, trade and immigration

The calls are part of a campaign that aims to let federal parties know "why Ontario business matters."

Should housing prices go down? The federal parties avoid the question

The crisis can't be solved without an answer to the central question, one expert said.

Opposition parties call for time-limited, accessible vaccine certificate ASAP

The Ontario Liberal Party hosted the meeting that brought together stakeholders from various sectors.

Government launches Ontario Place consultation as local group girds for next stage of 'battle'

The public consultation is launched after three years of private meetings related to the site.

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, August 30.

Waterfront group grows restless at lack of Ontario Place consultation

A government source says consultation is just around the riverbend.

In brief: Vaccine task force wrapping up and Moderna vaccine gets green light for youth

A collection of briefs on the news of the day.

Justin Trudeau calls on Doug Ford to 'step up' and implement vaccine certificate system

Ministers were defending Ontario's lack of a vaccine passport Friday while some media reports suggested that's about to ...

Who's lobbying for whom

A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner.