Housing rights advisers sought by Toronto
The city has opened applications for a new Housing Rights Advisory Committee to give advice to the city council about Toronto’s current housing crisis.
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Here’s what you need to know about pharmacists’ new prescribing powers in Ontario
Expanding pharmacists’ abilities can fix some problems with the health-care system — but new problems may emerge.
Here’s how Ontario’s proposed budget will impact small businesses
Many small businesses all over Ontario are hoping the government’s plan will alleviate some of their stress. But not all business owners are optimistic about the measures that will be introduced.
Paula Fletcher re-elected in Toronto-Danforth, starts her 20th year on council
Supporters cheering on Paula Fletcher’s victory on Oct. 24 were not disappointed as she received 74 per cent of the vote in Toronto-Danforth.
What is the future of health care under the Progressive Conservative Party?
Now that the Ontario general election is over, the province’s physicians say the re-elected Progressive Conservative party needs to move quickly to address the problems plaguing the health-care system. “We need to work together to…
TTC, GO Transit improvements promised in provincial election: candidates
Find out what changes each provincial party would make to Scarborough public transit like GO and the TTC in the upcoming election.
Understanding the key differences between the NDP and Liberal parties
As election pressure intensifies in Toronto’s east end, many voters are experiencing feelings of overload and perplexity given the extent of similarities between the Liberal party and the New Democratic Party (NDP). Though both leaders…
Toronto Police launch 911 mental health call diversion pilot with the Gerstein Crisis Centre
Mental health workers are now available in 911 call centres and respond to emergency calls in some Toronto neighbourhoods.
What can Toronto learn from a horrific fire that ravaged a New York City building, killing 17 people?
Most of the 350 buildings TCHC either owns or manages are between 40 and 50 years old. Is Toronto public housing susceptible to a fire like the one that ravaged Twin Parks?
Russia and Ukraine seem to be on the brink of war. How did we get here?
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to intensify along their shared border, Canada and its allies are working to deescalate the possibility of invasion.