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Should Toronto legislate a maximum temperature in apartments?

Similar to the way landlords must keep units heated when it's cold, an advocacy coalition wants the city to legislate protections to keep residences no warmer than 26 C when outdoor temperatures increase.

Uncertainty clouds Toronto's bid to decriminalize drugs

Toronto's bid to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs for personal use has been plunged into uncertainty in recent days, as drug policy experts suggest political debates over British Columbia's backtracking on the issue have hurt the city's application.

What you need to know about Ontario's 2024 budget

The Ontario government tabled a budget Tuesday that forecast a ballooning deficit, investments in the home and community care sector, and support for a first-of-its-kind medical school.

Environmental groups celebrate court ruling as a win for at-risk birds in B.C. and beyond

Court case was launched against backdrop of old growth logging protests on Vancouver Island.

Climate-fuelled wildfires testing the limits of Canada's aging water bombers

A summer of devastating wildfires that burned huge swaths of the N.W.T. and forced countless communities across the country to evacuate has some experts questioning whether Canada is equipped for hotter, more intense fire seasons.

Former Bank of Canada governor Carney questions carbon price break on home heating oil

Mark Carney pressed for Canada to stick with predictable climate policy on Tuesday, as he questioned the federal government's move to lift the carbon price on home heating oil.

Police lay 12 new charges against Mississauga, Ont., man accused of selling deadly substance

Police have laid a dozen new charges against a Mississauga, Ont., man accused of selling a lethal substance to people at risk of self-harm.

3 former Toronto mayors question Dundas Street renaming in letter to Chow, council

Three former Toronto mayors are asking the city to reconsider its decision to rename Dundas Street, questioning the practicality of the move and the research supporting it.

Queen Elizabeth statue coming to Ontario legislature after delay, province fronts $1.5M

A statue of Queen Elizabeth is coming to the grounds of Ontario's legislature, ending a years-long delay and reigniting a conversation about the commemoration of historical figures.

Ontario school boards must report PD day activities, student attendance under new rules

School boards in Ontario will be required to publicly report the details of their professional development sessions, among several other performance indicators, under legislation that gives the education minister greater control over boards.