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Ontario expands jail capacities with several hundred beds and a new facility

Ontario expands jail capacities with several hundred beds and a new facility

The Ontario government announced Monday that it will expand jail capacities with several hundred more beds, correctional staff and a facility.
Unemployment rate spikes despite more jobs

Unemployment rate spikes despite more jobs

Canada witnesses a cooling labour market and sector-specific employment shifts.
Ontario homebuyers, homeowners react to the drop in interest rates

Ontario homebuyers, homeowners react to the drop in interest rates

The Bank of Canada cut in its interest rate 25 basis point, dropping the rate to 4.75 per cent and making some home buyers happy
TTC, union reach framework settlement to avert strike

TTC, union reach framework settlement to avert strike

Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 113 announced a framework settlement with the TTC, staving off a strike.
Battle of the airlines: Air Canada provides treats as WestJet offers UltraBasic fare

Battle of the airlines: Air Canada provides treats as WestJet offers UltraBasic fare

While Air Canada entices flyers with a variety of beer, wine, and snacks for economy flyers, WestJet introduces UltraBasic, a "no-frills" flying option.
Downtown CORE program launched to help vulnerable in Yonge-Dundas area

Downtown CORE program launched to help vulnerable in Yonge-Dundas area

The Toronto Public Health and Toronto Police launched a year-long program to help the homeless in the Yonge and Dundas Streets area.
Ford announces cabinet reshuffle before adjourning legislature for 19 weeks

Ford announces cabinet reshuffle before adjourning legislature for 19 weeks

Ontario premier Doug Ford announces the largest cabinet in Ontario's history.
Marc Miller's policies under fire at Brampton protest

Marc Miller's policies under fire at Brampton protest

Brampton for Palestine organized a protest outside Marc Miller's fundraising venue in Brampton.
Bank of Canada makes quick decision to lower overnight interest rate

Bank of Canada makes quick decision to lower overnight interest rate

The Bank of Canada announced a decrease in overnight interest rate by a quarter point to under five per cent on June 5.
Disability rates rise in Canada as millions face barriers to essential support

Disability rates rise in Canada as millions face barriers to essential support

Statistics Canada report on disability and employment revealed staggering numbers of people with disability struggling to have their needs met.