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Number of Ontarians without family doctor reaches 2.5 million, college says

Number of Ontarians without family doctor reaches 2.5 million, college says

TORONTO — There are now 2.5 million people in Ontario who don't have a family doctor, the Ontario College of Family Physicians said on Thursday. That's an increase of more than 160,000 people since the last count was released six months ago, said Dr.
Mark Carney would be 'outstanding' addition to federal politics, Trudeau says

Mark Carney would be 'outstanding' addition to federal politics, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Mark Carney would be an "outstanding addition" to federal politics, the prime minister said Thursday, in response to speculation that he is trying to recruit the former Bank of Canada governor to join his cabinet.
S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed amid tech slump

S&P/TSX composite up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed amid tech slump

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose almost 200 points Thursday, helped by strength in the telecom, utility and energy sectors Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets were mixed as large tech names weighed on Wall St.
Giller Prize to stick with Scotiabank as sponsor, despite mounting calls to drop it

Giller Prize to stick with Scotiabank as sponsor, despite mounting calls to drop it

TORONTO — The Scotiabank Giller Prize won't drop its lead sponsor, the organization's executive director announced as pressure mounted from some high-profile members of the literary community.
A timeline of events in the Ontario Science Centre closure

A timeline of events in the Ontario Science Centre closure

TORONTO — Ontario infrastructure officials released more information Thursday about structural and mechanical issues facing the Ontario Science Centre, as well as a peer review of the original engineering report on roof panel problems, as they justif
Infrastructure officials detail Ontario Science Centre structural issues

Infrastructure officials detail Ontario Science Centre structural issues

TORONTO — The Ontario Science Centre building is facing critical issues not just with its roof, but with heating, sprinkler and electrical systems, officials said Thursday – but they did not say what they plan to do about it, if anything.

Despite Ontario workers’ compensation reforms, migrant workers are still being left behind

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How many doctors are there in Canada? Government announces projects to find out

How many doctors are there in Canada? Government announces projects to find out

OTTAWA — The federal government has answered years-long calls from doctors and nurses to tally and research the number of health workers in Canada with a $47 million funding announcement.
RBC makes changes to executive suite after HSBC acquisition

RBC makes changes to executive suite after HSBC acquisition

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada is making changes to its executive suite and splitting its personal and commercial banking division into two groups following its acquisition of HSBC Bank Canada earlier this year.
UWindsor, pro-Palestinian protesters reach deal to 'peacefully end' encampment

UWindsor, pro-Palestinian protesters reach deal to 'peacefully end' encampment

WINDSOR, Ont. — The University of Windsor says it has reached a deal with pro-Palestinian protesters that includes "peacefully ending" an encampment that had been set up on its campus for almost two months.
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