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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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Above World Cup venues, fighter jets will be on patrol
Star

January 19, 2026

Above World Cup venues, fighter jets will be on patrol

Fighter jets — likely armed with missiles and machine guns…

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Uber called out by service dog users who are fed up with ride rejections
Star

January 19, 2026

Uber called out by service dog users who are fed up with ride rejections

Salome Solomon, who is legally blind, relies on two things…

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Health, Justice, National, Politics, Sports

January 19, 2026

Hannah Alberga

Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about ER capacity, strain on health system

TORONTO — Doctors in Canada’s FIFA World Cup host cities…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 18, 2026

Officer shot during call for armed person in Oshawa, Ont.

Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after an officer and a…

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Lululemon's next CEO will need to refine and innovate: experts
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January 18, 2026

Lululemon’s next CEO will need to refine and innovate: experts

In the last two years, Lululemon’s rivals have upped their…

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Trump's 'Board of Peace' proposal met with skepticism, caution amid shaky Gaza ceasefire
Star

January 18, 2026

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ proposal met with skepticism, caution amid shaky Gaza ceasefire

The two-year war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas eased…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 18, 2026

On-duty Ontario Provincial Police officer charged with impaired driving

An Ontario provincial constable with 17 years of service is…

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Automotive, Business, Economy, Manufacturing, National, Politics

January 18, 2026

David Baxter

Carney says Chinese EV deal an ‘opportunity’ for Ontario, auto sector

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the electric…

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'Generational talent': Michael Phelps's former coach says comparisons to Summer McIntosh are fair
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January 18, 2026

‘Generational talent’: Michael Phelps’s former coach says comparisons to Summer McIntosh are fair

Without a moment’s hesitation, unflinching really, legendary swimming coach Bob…

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