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Government accepts independent panel’s recommendations

Government accepts independent panel’s recommendations

The Pension Asset Expert Advisory Panel has released its independent advice and recommendations on the application of public sector accounting standards to two of Ontario's jointly sponsored pension plans: the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union Pension Plan (OPSEUPP).
Fish for free this family day weekend

Fish for free this family day weekend

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Families and fishing enthusiasts across Ontario can fish licence-free from Saturday, February 18 through Monday, February 20.
Wage enhancement will strengthen licensed child care, encourage sector growth

Wage enhancement will strengthen licensed child care, encourage sector growth

Ontario Continuing to Provide Support for Child Care Professionals Wage Enhancement Will Strengthen Licensed Child Care, Encourage Sector Growth
Ontario expanding beer and cider sales to 80 more grocery stores

Ontario expanding beer and cider sales to 80 more grocery stores

Ministry of Finance Ontario is moving forward on its commitment to improve convenience and choice for people across the province by expanding sale of beer and cider to 80 more
Sainte-Marie, Cockburn on the return of the protest song and power of music

Sainte-Marie, Cockburn on the return of the protest song and power of music

TORONTO — Folk singer-songwriter Lindy Vopnfjord climbed into bed stunned on the night Donald Trump won the U.S. presidency, but he awoke the next morning feeling activated.
Caveat emptor: retailers in awkward spot as Trump boycott builds momentum

Caveat emptor: retailers in awkward spot as Trump boycott builds momentum

TORONTO — Caroline Starr stopped shopping at Hudson's Bay stores several months ago when she first heard of an online campaign to boycott companies that support then-Republican U.S.

Mint employee who hid stolen gold in his rectum gets 30 months behind bar

OTTAWA — A man who stole gold "pucks" from the Royal Canadian Mint by hiding them in his rectum to evade metal detectors has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.

Swift policy response on refugees needed in wake of U.S. travel ban: advocates

OTTAWA — Immigration and refugee advocates say Canada should invoke its right to suspend its refugee protection agreement with the United States in the wake of a decision there to put all refugee admissions on hold and restrict immigration from

National Bank warns of 1.5 per cent drop in GDP growth for Canada over Trump

OTTAWA — A new bank report says the protectionist policies of Donald Trump's U.S. administration could chop the growth of Canada's gross domestic product by as much as 1.5 per cent.

Trudeau offers solidarity with Canada's Muslim community after mosque attack

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is sending his condolences to all Muslims in Canada and urging the country to stand together in the wake of Sunday's deadly shooting at a mosque in Quebec City.
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