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Ontario Proposes Legislation to Enhance Firefighter Cancer Coverage

Justin Barber

Nov 23, 2024

The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. The proposed changes include reducing the required duration of service for primary-site kidney cancer coverage from 20 to 10 years, and removing the age limit for primary-site colorectal cancer diagnosis. These adjustments are intended to facilitate quicker access to benefits through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) for firefighters, including wildland firefighters and fire investigators.

Oshawa Youth Charged Following Knife Threat Incident

A 15-year-old male from Oshawa has been charged with uttering threats following an incident at the Oshawa GO station. On November 21, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of an armed individual in the parking lot of the station, located at 915 Bloor Street West.

Ontario Allocates $92 Million for Provincial Research Initiatives

The Ontario government has announced a financial commitment of over $92 million to support research initiatives across the province. This funding is allocated through the Ontario Research Fund and aims to assist universities, colleges, research institutes, and hospitals in Ontario. The funding will be distributed to more than 200 projects,

Weather report for Nov 23, 2024

For Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Clarington, Ontario: * Today: Expect increasing cloudiness with a high of 8°C. There's a 70% chance of showers late this morning and into the afternoon. Winds will become northwest at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 km/h. The UV index is

Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections Lead to Multiple Charges

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Provincial Police, conducted a commercial vehicle safety initiative across Durham Region. This initiative, which spanned three days starting November 19, 2024, involved the inspection of 172 trucks. Of these, 22 trucks were taken

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Oshawa Youth Charged Following Knife Threat Incident

Ontario Allocates $92 Million for Provincial Research Initiatives

Weather report for Nov 23, 2024

Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections Lead to Multiple Charges