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What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

The Ontario government says it intends to invoke the notwithstanding clause to keep an eventual law affecting some education workers in force in the event of any constitutional challenges.
Importance of understanding your travel insurance in post-COVID-19 era

Importance of understanding your travel insurance in post-COVID-19 era

TORONTO — TD Home and Auto Insurance Company, a subsidiary of TD Bank, has settled a class action lawsuit with Canadians whose trips were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and one expert says the situation reinforces the importance of understan
Ontario to release economic statement on Nov. 14, finance minister says

Ontario to release economic statement on Nov. 14, finance minister says

TORONTO — Ontario is set to release its fall economic statement on Nov. 14. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the province will be providing an update on its "plan to build.

Ontario hospital temporarily closes emergency room due to COVID-19

SIMCOE, Ont. — An Ontario hospital is temporarily closing its emergency room due to COVID-19 illnesses. Norfolk General Hospital says its emergency department will reopen Monday at 7 p.m.

Police called to Coniston residence Sunday evening for unknown problem

CONISTON, Ont. — Three people have been found dead in a home in the community of Coniston in Sudbury, Ontario. Greater Sudbury Police were called to the residence on Caruso Street at 6:20 p.m. Sunday for an unknown issue.
Ontario to pre-emptively legislate education workers staff back to work

Ontario to pre-emptively legislate education workers staff back to work

TORONTO — Ontario's education minister intends to introduce legislation Monday that will avert a looming support staff strike and impose a contract on them, a proposition the union said it is prepared to fight.
Maggie Mac Neil golden as FINA World Cup returns to Canada after COVID-19

Maggie Mac Neil golden as FINA World Cup returns to Canada after COVID-19

TORONTO — Dozens of children leaned over the gallery railing at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, shouting to their swimming heroes, begging for an autograph.

OHL roundup: Spirit slip by Generals for seventh win of season

SAGINAW, Ont. — Michael Misa scored his 10th goal of the season and added an assist as the Saginaw Spirit edged the Oshawa Generals 3-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday.
Cable 2.0: Netflix and other streamers bring back ads after disrupting TV landscape

Cable 2.0: Netflix and other streamers bring back ads after disrupting TV landscape

TORONTO — Canadian Netflix users will see a new membership option starting Tuesday that costs less but comes with a catch: commercial breaks inserted into their favourite shows.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: CannTrust hearing The case against three former CannTrust Holdings Inc. leaders accused of securities offences is expected to heat up this week.