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Screenshot of Premier Doug Ford's July 30 live stream announcing Ontario's school reopening plan. Ford is at the podium.

By Mira Williamson Elementary students can return to class full-time in September, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday. “We are going to get our kids back to school in a way that looks and feels as much as it used to,” said Ford.  The Ontario government unveiled its plan toContinue Reading

Photo of Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Education Minister Stephen Lecce, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, and Brampton West MPP Amarjot Sandhu at a presser in a school gym.

By Mira Williamson Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday the provincial government’s $12 billion investment over the next decade for building and renovating schools. “One area that we must always invest in is our youth. And in growing communities like Brampton, we need shovels in the ground now to buildContinue Reading

screenshot of Trudeau Thursday conference

By Monika Sidhu Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday his government will provide another $19 billion over the next six to eight months to help the economy safely restart.  This funding will help ensure the provinces and territories have “the support they need to protect the health of Canadians, helpContinue Reading

Richmond Street, London

Thursday, Ontario saw its highest number of new COVID cases since late June. With patios and parks reopening, how are young people responding to the pandemic? Western Journalism Studio’s Hayley Tubrett spoke to some millennials in Victoria Park, London, Ont.Continue Reading