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'Like a permanent barrier': Ontario urged to change hiring rules for people with criminal records

‘Like a permanent barrier’: Ontario urged to change hiring rules for people with criminal records

More than one million people in Ontario have a criminal record. For many, the record causes barriers when it comes to finding meaningful work. An organization known for advocating for the betterment of those who’ve been previously incarcerated or have a record, has put forward new recommendations that could help ease their transition into the workforce.

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Environmentalists warn against Quebec pipeline revival as politicians push for west-east link
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February 1, 2025

Environmentalists warn against Quebec pipeline revival as politicians push for west-east link

With the threat of U.S. tariffs still looming, the Quebec government has opened…

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Trudeau is unlikely to recall Parliament at opposition's demand. Here's why
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February 1, 2025

Trudeau is unlikely to recall Parliament at opposition’s demand. Here’s why

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Canada’s premiers and…

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Grocers move toward buying local as tariff threat looms
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February 1, 2025

Grocers move toward buying local as tariff threat looms

At Ellis Street Market in Kelowna, Canadian-made products are clearly labelled…

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Feeling disrespected by U.S. tariffs, Canadians are spending elsewhere with vengeance
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February 1, 2025

Feeling disrespected by U.S. tariffs, Canadians are spending elsewhere with vengeance

Sand Northrup was huddled up at a friend’s home in…

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Quebec will make it tougher for U.S. companies to win government contracts
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February 1, 2025

Quebec will make it tougher for U.S. companies to win government contracts

The Quebec government is attempting to limit its business with…

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Several provinces announce bans on American liquor in response to U.S. tariffs
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February 1, 2025

Several provinces announce bans on American liquor in response to U.S. tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has ordered the LCBO to strip…

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'It's not going to be helpful': Alberta's oil industry reacts to threat of 10% tariff on Canadian oil
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February 1, 2025

‘It’s not going to be helpful’: Alberta’s oil industry reacts to threat of 10% tariff on Canadian oil

Alberta oilpatch professionals and experts say U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated…

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Sports

February 1, 2025

Injury-plagued guard Quickley impresses in return but Raptors fall to Bulls

TORONTO — Immanuel Quickley has suffered through a challenging second…

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Sports

February 1, 2025

Villeneuve scores twice to lead Wolves to 8-3 win over Battalion

SUDBURY, Ont. — Nathan Villeneuve scored twice to lead the…

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