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19 Dec

Mandatory Air Conditioning in Ontario Nursing Homes Linked to Fewer Heat-Related Deaths

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A province-wide requirement for air conditioning in Ontario’s long-term care homes has prevented dozens of deaths, according to new research that underscores the growing health risks posed by extreme heat. The study, published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine, examined more than 73,000 resident deaths recorded in Ontario nursing homes between 2010 and 2023. Researchers found that residents living in facilities without air conditioning in their individual rooms faced a significantly higher risk during heat waves. On days of extreme heat, the likelihood of death was about eight per cent higher compared to residents in rooms with…

18 Dec

Canada, Ontario Sign Pact to Fast-Track Major Projects With ‘One Project, One Review’ System

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Ontario (Gaganjot Singh): Canada and Ontario on Thursday signed a new co-operation agreement aimed at speeding up major infrastructure projects by streamlining environmental and impact assessments, as the federal government pushes to strengthen the economy amid shifting global trade dynamics.Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the agreement, which introduces a “one project, one review” approach for large infrastructure initiatives in Ontario. The framework is designed to reduce regulatory duplication between federal and provincial authorities while maintaining strong environmental safeguards and protections for Indigenous rights.Under the agreement, Canada and Ontario will adopt a flexible assessment process that…

14 Dec

Ontario Unveils $500 Million Program to Expand In-Province Critical Minerals Processing

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Ontario has formally rolled out a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening the province’s critical minerals processing sector, marking a major step toward building a fully domestic supply chain. The Critical Minerals Processing Fund was officially launched Friday at Science North in Greater Sudbury, following its introduction in the 2025 provincial budget. Senior cabinet ministers joined Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre at the event, highlighting the strategic importance of keeping mineral processing and value-added manufacturing within Ontario rather than exporting raw materials for refinement elsewhere. Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce said the new fund signals a…

13 Dec

Ontario Unveils $500M Program to Expand Critical Minerals Processing

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SUDBURY (Rajeev Sharma): The Ontario government has rolled out a new $500 million funding initiative aimed at expanding the province’s ability to process and refine critical minerals, a move officials say will help secure supply chains and create long-term economic benefits for Ontario workers. The Critical Minerals Processing Fund, first outlined in the 2025 provincial budget, is designed to support projects that boost processing capacity within Ontario. The goal is to ensure that minerals extracted in the province are also refined locally, rather than being shipped elsewhere for processing. The program will be administered through Invest Ontario, the government’s investment…

12 Dec

Ontario Sees $772M Investment Surge, Nearly 700 Jobs Through Major Expansions

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ONTARIO (Rajeev Sharma): A series of significant expansion projects in Ontario’s manufacturing, life sciences, and technology sectors are set to generate nearly 700 new jobs and attract a total investment of $772 million, provincial officials announced. Beverage Manufacturing Expansion in MississaugaHomegrown beverage producer Lee Li Holdings is investing $387 million to expand operations through its subsidiaries First Choice Beverage Inc., Global Beverage and Logistics Centre Inc., and Imperial Chilled Juice Inc. The project includes an upgraded plant and a new 100,000-square-foot facility in Mississauga. The facility will feature AI-driven production, automated warehousing, and sustainable manufacturing practices aimed at reducing energy…

10 Dec

Toronto Police Probe Theft of Mezuzahs From Seniors’ Residence in Suspected Hate Crime

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto’s Hate Crime Unit is investigating after a series of mezuzahs were forcibly removed from the doors of residents in a North York seniors’ building, an incident that has sparked anger and fear within the community. The thefts occurred sometime over the weekend at a Toronto Community Housing seniors’ residence in the Westminster area. Residents noticed the missing mezuzahs on Sunday and alerted authorities. Police have not yet established the exact timeframe of the vandalism. A mezuzah, a small case containing a handwritten prayer scroll, is traditionally mounted on the doorposts of Jewish homes and is considered…

09 Dec

Conservatives Express Disappointment as Liberals Announce Opposition to Pipeline Motion; Rempel Garner and MacKenzie Criticize Calgary Liberal MP Corey Hogan’s Stance

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The federal Liberal government has announced its intention to vote against a Conservative motion advocating for Ottawa's support of a major bitumen pipeline, capable of exporting up to one million barrels per day from Alberta to a deep-water port on the British Columbia coast. This decision has elicited strong reactions from Conservative MPs, particularly those representing Alberta interests. The non-binding motion urges federal backing for new pipeline capacity to Asia and calls for adjustments to the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, while emphasizing the importance of respecting Indigenous communities' consultations. Although the motion's language aligns with certain aspects…

24 Nov

Indian National Convicted for Harassing Teen Girls in Canada, Faces Deportation

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Sarnia, Canada (Rajeev Sharma): Jagjit Singh, a 51-year-old Indian visiting Canada on a six-month visa to see his newborn grandchild, has been found guilty of criminal harassment for targeting two teenage girls outside a high school in Sarnia, Ontario. Following the conviction, he has been ordered to leave the country and is permanently banned from returning.Court records show that between September 8 and 11, Singh repeatedly approached students in the school’s smoking area, attempting to take photos and discussing drugs and alcohol, despite not speaking English. One of the victims recalled agreeing to a photograph, only for Singh to invade…