Toronto names operator of 59 new supportive homes for seniors

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Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Lily Cheng (Willowdale) welcomed the onsite delivery and craning of the modular units for a new supportive housing project at 185 Cummer Ave.  Set for completion by early 2026, the new three-storey modular development will provide rent-geared-to-income homes with supports for seniors and older adults exiting homelessness.    These homes will be private studio apartments, …

Brampton recognizes Emergency Preparedness Week 2025

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Brampton – Emergencies can strike at any moment. From extreme heat waves and freezing temperatures to severe storms, unexpected situations can disrupt our daily lives significantly. From May 4 to 10, the City of Brampton joins municipalities nationwide in recognizing Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week, a critical reminder to review your readiness for potential emergencies. To kick off EP Week, join the City …

Ontario Supporting Stronger Local Governance

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Ontario – Ontario has re-introduced legislation that would, if passed, protect Ontario communities by strengthening municipal governance and accountability. The proposed Municipal Accountability Act, 2025, would enable a new, standardized municipal code of conduct and integrity commissioner framework. Below is a description of the proposed initiatives and changes: Municipal Code of Conduct The proposed changes in the Municipal Accountability Act, 2025 would …

Ontario Protecting Communities and Victims of Crime

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TORONTO — The Ontario government is introducing the Protect Ontario Through Safer Streets and Stronger Communities Act. The broad legislation, if passed, would include measures to protect families and support victims of human trafficking. “Our government is taking action to deliver justice for those who have been victimized by heinous crimes,” said Attorney General Doug Downey. “We’re proposing stronger measures to …

Canada Elects Younger, More Diverse MPs in Historic Shift

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Canada elected 112 new Members of Parliament (MPs) this week, with a noticeable increase in younger and more diverse representatives. For the first time, several MPs born in the 2000s were elected. Among them are Jake Sawatzky from British Columbia and Amandeep Sodhi and Fares Al Soud from Ontario — all Liberals in their early 20s. Sawatzky, a 25-year-old psychology …

Toronto celebrates Youth Week with over 30 events across city

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Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow has proclaimed Thursday, May 1 to Wednesday, May 7 as Youth Week – an annual celebration showcasing the abilities and talents of youth from diverse communities across Toronto. During Youth Week, young people can take part in free events that focus on visual and performance arts, personal development and civic engagement, all mixed with some …

Peel Regional Police Chief: Repeat offenders continue to pose serious threat

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Ontario – Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Chief of Peel Regional Police, has said: “Violent, repeat offenders continue to pose a serious threat to the safety of our communities. The Ontario government’s proposed reforms are an important step forward in strengthening our bail system and supporting the tireless work of officers in stopping the revolving door of crime. Our communities deserve a …

CTA announces Volume-Related Composite Price Indices

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Gatineau – The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has announced its determination of the Volume-Related Composite Price Index (VRCPI) for the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) at 1.9734 and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway Company at 1.9349 for the 2025–2026 crop year beginning August 1st. This is an increase in the VRCPI over the last crop year of 1.72% for CN and 3.11% …