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Ontario auto insurance premiums rose 14% since 2017, are highest in the country: AG

Ontario auto insurance premiums rose 14% since 2017, are highest in the country: AG

TORONTO — Average auto insurance premiums in the province increased by 14 per cent between 2017 and 2021, to $1,642, the province's auditor general said Wednesday.
Highlights from the Ontario auditor general's 2022 report

Highlights from the Ontario auditor general's 2022 report

TORONTO — Ontario auditor general Bonnie Lysyk released her annual report Wednesday. Here are some of the highlights from her findings: - About $3.

Strong winds forecasted across southern Ontario as winter storm hits the north

A large part of Ontario is under weather alerts as Environment Canada forecasts strong winds in the south and a continued winter storm in the north.
Winter closing of Toronto shelter hotel causing 'chaos' for some, advocates say

Winter closing of Toronto shelter hotel causing 'chaos' for some, advocates say

TORONTO — With a week to go before homeless residents have to leave a Toronto hotel-turned-shelter, some say they don't know where they'll end up once they have to move out while advocates say the timing means many could be left to fend for themselve
Ontario court strikes down wage-limiting law for public sector workers

Ontario court strikes down wage-limiting law for public sector workers

TORONTO — An Ontario court has struck down a law that limited wages for public sector workers, who hailed the decision as a "historic victory" while the province said it plans to appeal the ruling.
Integrity commissioner asked to investigate Ford's Greenbelt development plan

Integrity commissioner asked to investigate Ford's Greenbelt development plan

TORONTO — Ontario's integrity commissioner is being asked to investigate whether Premier Doug Ford's plan to open parts of the protected Greenbelt for development broke any ethics rules.

Western University revokes COVID-19 vaccine mandate, keeps masking requirement

LONDON, Ont. — Western University says it will no longer require students, staff and visitors to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The London, Ont.
Ornge sees rise in child patient transfers as pediatric hospitals under pressure

Ornge sees rise in child patient transfers as pediatric hospitals under pressure

Ontario's air ambulance service says it's seeing an increase in the number of children it transports, with a higher number of those transfers due to respiratory illnesses.
Toronto's Pearson Airport adopts new landing procedures to lower noise, emissions

Toronto's Pearson Airport adopts new landing procedures to lower noise, emissions

TORONTO — Canada's largest airport is adopting new landing procedures in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and noise caused by descending planes.
Ontario auditor general's annual report to explore COVID contracts, vaccination

Ontario auditor general's annual report to explore COVID contracts, vaccination

TORONTO — Ontario's auditor general is set to release her annual report Wednesday, including audits on COVID-19-related contracts and procurement, as well as the province's vaccination program.