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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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Trump gives his state of the union address tonight. Here's what to watch for
Star

February 24, 2026

Trump gives his state of the union address tonight. Here’s what to watch for

U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver his state of the…

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Danielle Smith says court 'skewed' to Liberal donors, but UCP picks have political ties just as often
Star

February 24, 2026

Danielle Smith says court ‘skewed’ to Liberal donors, but UCP picks have political ties just as often

CBC analysis suggests about one-fifth of federally named judges match…

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Health, Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

February 24, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario family health teams urge funding to retain nurses, health professionals

TORONTO — Ontario is working toward attaching everyone in the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 23, 2026

Sarnia, Ont., teacher charged with sexual offences against multiple students: police

SARNIA — Sarnia police say a teacher has been charged…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

February 23, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Complainant in Stronach trial breaks into tears as she describes alleged sex assault

TORONTO — Frank Stronach turned into a “different person” inside…

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Why removing Andrew from the line of succession is not as easy as it sounds
Star

February 23, 2026

Why removing Andrew from the line of succession is not as easy as it sounds

With the prime minister of Australia now offering his support…

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Where Trump sees big 'ugly' windmills, Canada sees opportunity
Star

February 23, 2026

Where Trump sees big ‘ugly’ windmills, Canada sees opportunity

U.S. President Trump calls wind power projects “ugly losers,” and…

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Sports

February 23, 2026

$400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes race to be run Sept. 7 at Fort Erie Racetrack

FORT ERIE — The $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes will…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 23, 2026

Inquest to be held into 2019 death of man shot by police in Kingston, Ont.

A coroner’s inquest will be held into the death of…

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