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'It's never been enough': ODSP recipients struggle to make ends meet

The 63-year-old Waterloo region resident Joyce Nieuwesteeg has spina bifida and depends on ODSP. (Carmen Wong/CTV News Kitchener)

'It does reduce the strain on the emergency department:' province planning to expand paramedic powers

The provincial government is expanding the amount of power paramedics have when responding to an emergency.

Special Investigations Unit clears Stratford officer who 'fell short' of his duty in connection to death of 18-month-old

A decision handed down by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) ruled a Stratford police officer who “fell short in his duty of care” will not be criminally prosecuted in connection to the death of a toddler who was “failing to thrive.”

The headquarters for the Special Investigations Unit is seen here.

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Guelph teen charged with attempted murder

Guelph police have charged a 17-year-old female with attempted murder following a disturbance last month.

Guelph teen arrested for reportedly pulling fire alarm, smashing window at hospital

Guelph police have arrested a teen they say pulled a fire alarm at a hospital and smashed a window.

Suspect at large after knife allegedly pulled during Guelph robbery

A reported knifepoint robbery at a Guelph business is under investigation.

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'Novelty' screwdriver that looks like replica handgun raising concerns

Concerns are being raised about the sale of a screwdriver that looks like a replica handgun available at a popular auto retailer across Canada.

A screwdriver shaped like a handgun sold at auto shops across Canada.

Huge country music festival cancelled for third time and fans want refunds, answers

One of the largest music festivals in Canada was scheduled to be this weekend. But instead, it was cancelled for the third year in a row.

A file image from a country music festival (Pexels)

Parents may need a prescription for some children's liquid medication, SickKids warns

Parents of young children may need a prescription for over-the-counter fever and pain medication due to a shortage at some pharmacies, Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children is warning.

Shelves appear sparse at a Toronto Shoppers Drug Mart amid a shortage of liquid Tylenol and Advil. (Craig Wadman/CTV News Toronto)

Airbnb rentals almost as expensive as hotels bookings, new data finds

When Airbnb first launched 14 years ago, it changed the way many people book their vacations as they travel locally and around the world.

Ontario condo owners furious after being hit with $20,000 special assessment

A community of about 200 townhouse condominium units has been told that $3.5 million is needed for renovations and individual unit owners will have to pay their share.

New tax credits being introduced in Ontario. Check to see if you're eligible

The Ontario government is planning to move forward with several tax credits that could provide hundreds of dollars per year to residents.

Aging condos in Ontario will need expensive repairs in the future, report finds

A recent research report released by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries found that condo boards should be making sure there are enough reserve funds being budgeted to help pay for expensive repairs in the future.

Ontario woman scammed out of $11,000 by Texas psychic she met on TikTok

An Ontario woman says she was scammed out of $11,000 after months spent working with a Texas psychic she met on TikTok following the death of her stepfather.

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Canada-wide shortage of liquid Children's Tylenol now also impacting chewables

A nationwide shortage of liquid Children’s Tylenol is also impacting generic chewables, with Quebec-based Laboratoire Riva reporting a shortage due to rising demand.

Empty shelves of children's pain relief medicine are seen at a Toronto pharmacy Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Two Ontario pediatric hospitals say they're facing shortages of common pain relievers amid supply disruptions in some parts of the country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Joe O'Connal

Majority of people with Omicron don't know they have it: study

A new study has found that more than half of people infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were unaware they had it.

Ontario to reveal next steps of 'Plan to Stay Open' Thursday, hints at changing 'status quo'

The Ontario government will reveal the next steps of its “Plan to Stay Open” on Thursday.

Eastern Ontario doctor facing 3 new murder charges

An eastern Ontario doctor who was charged with first-degree murder in the death of a patient is facing three new murder charges, Ontario Provincial Police have announced.

'The childhood place to be': Zellers' return sparks fond memories among Canadians eager for its comeback

Canadians are recalling their fondest memories of shopping at Zellers as plans for its return are announced nearly a decade since its doors closed.

Proportion of French speakers declines nearly everywhere in Canada, including Quebec

The proportion of Canadians who mainly speak French at home continues to decline in nearly all provinces and territories, including Quebec, the latest census release shows.

Ontario mayor fires back at conspiracy theorists who tried to arrest police officers

An Ontario mayor had some harsh words for protesters who attempted to place local police officers under arrest Saturday.

Trump supporters' threats to judge spur democracy concerns

Hundreds of federal judges face the same task every day: review an affidavit submitted by federal agents and approve requests for a search warrant. But for U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, the fallout from his decision to approve a search warrant has been far from routine.

The return of Zellers: Hudson's Bay to resurrect Canadian discount retail chain

Canadian department store Zellers hopes to make a comeback next year, a decade after the discount chain shuttered most of its locations., brand owner Hudson's Bay Co. said Wednesday.