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Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:48:08 EDT
Don’t have benefits? Ontario wants to change that — but critics worry it’ll come at a cost
The Ontario government is seeking public input as it develops a benefits plan for gig workers and other workers who don’t have coverage.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:18:45 EDT
1,202 applications, 100 available homes. A new waterfront building captures the depth of the city’s housing troubles
Getting a spot in a new rental building aimed at downtown living for less than $2,000 a month means winning the lottery. And the odds aren’t great.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:00:00 EDT
Why can’t TTC riders use their cellphones on the subway? Ask Bell, Rogers or Telus
Toronto’s public transit has been wired for cellphone service for years, but the Big Three haven’t signed on.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:53:11 EDT
Royal Bank head calls on CEOs, government to ‘step up’ with more funding to fight climate change
‘It feels like we talk, we talk, we talk. Americans act with purpose and scale,’ RBC CEO Dave McKay told the Star’s editorial board.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:37:00 EDT
Meet the new, supersized Russia: ‘Referendum’ in occupied Ukraine casts long, menacing shadow
The votes are being condemned and called a sham — but to Moscow, their meaning is significant.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:21:00 EDT
OPP ask residents to shelter in place after reports of ‘armed and dangerous’ person in Wiikwemkoong First Nation
Ontario Provincial Police are asking people near Wiikwemkoong on Manitoulin Island to lock their windows and doors.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:40:06 EDT
Defendants accused of intimidation and creating a ‘power imbalance’ by wearing military uniforms in civilian court
As Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin attends his sexual assault trial in uniform and medals, the military says it is reviewing its uniform policies.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:34:00 EDT
Few Ontario school boards have teacher dress codes. Some students say that’s unfair
A Halton teacher who wears large prosthetic breasts has caused controversy at an Oakville school.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:03:00 EDT
Tim Hortons' new apparel line will include a jacket with built-in breakfast sandwich pocket
Canadian coffee fans will be able to buy the new “Tims Run” merchandise starting Thursday.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:33:00 EDT
Hydrochloric acid spill sends 23 St. Catharines factory workers to hospital
Emergency crews respond to THK Rhythm Automotive Canada

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:00:00 EDT
Hydro One sends crews to Nova Scotia post-Fiona after 130K still without power
Ontario crews will assist Nova Scotia Power as the major electric provider works to restore power for thousands of customers.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:19:07 EDT
Canadian airlines will pivot to sustainable fuels under new plan, federal minister says
Used cooking oil and other byproducts to propel planes — but new refineries likely needed, says Omar Alghabra.



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