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MIDLAND, ONT. — A 39-year-old man is dead after a fire broke out in his Midland, Ont., home over the weekend. Provincial police say they were called to a bungalow just before 6:30 a.m.

OTTAWA — Despite castigation from provincial premiers over lagging federal contributions to health spending, an analysis of 20 years of health funding data shows that federal transfers have mostly outpaced increases to provincial health budgets.

OTTAWA — The message Canada's premiers sent to Ottawa last year was unanimous: the federal government needed to pay its fair share to contain the ballooning cost of health care.

OTTAWA — A look at provincial health spending and federal health transfers between 2005 and 2023. The figures have not been adjusted for inflation. Total provincial spending on health care: 2004-05: $86.2 billion 2022-23: $221.

New rules that ban the use of cellphones in class are taking effect at schools across Ontario this week, but critics say they're unsure how the regulations will be enforced or how effective they will be.

HAMILTON — It's an anniversary Scott Milanovich would much rather forget. On Monday, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will host the archrival Toronto Argonauts in the annual Labour Day clash.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Rate decision The Bank of Canada will announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday. The central bank's key interest rate target sits at 4.

TORONTO — One man is dead after an early morning shooting in Toronto. Police say officers responded to a call in the area of Times Road and Eglington Ave West in the York neighbourhood at 6:19 a.m.

OTTAWA — The Liberal government's decision to reel in the temporary foreign worker program after loosening the rules to help businesses find workers after the pandemic is sparking a contentious debate about whether governments should even try to addr

TORONTO — The photos are grainy, poorly lit or pixelated. The flash has washed out the subjects or illuminated only a portion of the scene. There may be a tiny orange time stamp in the bottom right-hand corner.