Ontario

• Napanee, Ont. energy storage facility receives IESO approval

  Atura Power and Amaresco have taken the first big step towards building a massive Battery Energy Storage System in Napanee, Ont.,

  Canada

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• Ontario at ‘elevated risk’ for power outages due to nuclear refurbishments: regulator

  An annual assessment from regulator NERC suggests about two-thirds of North America, including Ontario, could have supply shortfalls in the event of severe weather events.

  Canada

  9 hours
  
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• Ontario to boost early childhood educator wages in bid to ease staff shortage

  Ontario is set to increase the wages of early childhood educators in a bid to boost recruitment and retention amid a staff shortage.

  Canada

  Jun 8
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• Kingston, Ont. air quality statement remains in place for third day

  Wildfire smoke continued to hover over Kingston, Ont. Wednesday. An air quality statement remained, and public health advised people limit their time outdoors due to health risks.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Education minister says Ontario is ‘prepared to invest’ in elementary teachers

  Stephen Lecce was reacting to leaked documents obtained by Global News that show a large gap in negotiations between the province and Ontario elementary teachers.

  Politics

  Jun 7
• As wildfire smoke spreads, Ottawa mulls new disaster response agency

  Poor air quality is forecast to persist into the weekend across parts of Ontario, as wildfire smoke blankets the province and prompt school boards to limit outdoor activities.

  Environment

  Jun 7
• Premier Ford blames campers and lightning for Ontario wildfires, pledges funding

  At Queen's Park, Premier Doug Ford said the province is 'responding in full force' with 142 fire rangers, 28 aircraft and nine heavy water bombers.

  Environment

  Jun 7
• Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario, Quebec, air quality plummets, affects activities

  Ottawa, Belleville and Kingston registered some of the worst air pollution levels in the country, maxing out the air quality index at very high risk. 

  Canada

  Jun 7
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• 2 winning tickets sold for Tuesday’s $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

  Two lucky lottery ticket holders in British Columbia and Ontario will split the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot.

  Canada

  Jun 7
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• Ford has ‘total confidence’ in Transportation Minister amid Eglinton LRT delays

  Doug Ford has said he has 'total confidence' in his transportation minister, Caroline Mulroney, as delays to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT continue.

  Politics

  Jun 6