14 h. ago Ontario expanding publicly funded hip, knee surgeries at private clinics

Ontario is expanding the delivery of publicly paid orthopedic surgeries through private clinics in an effort to reduce wait lists. Ontario is investing $125 million to add upwards of 20,000 orthopedic surgeries at community surgical centres over the next two years. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the expansion will reduce wait times for hip and […]

Science

17 h. ago B.C.’s publicly funded IVF program starts accepting applications

The initiative was announced last year and will pay up to $19,000 for one round of IVF for patients between the ages of 18 and 41.

Culture

18 h. ago Ford government moving to expand privately run, publicly funded surgeries

The move comes on the heels of licences for 57 privately operated MRI, CT scan and endoscopy clinics last week and the expansion of for-profit cataract centres in the province.

Politics

5 d. ago Ontario awards licences for publicly funded, privately operated diagnostic centres

As part of the creation of 57 new privately run facilities — referred to as community surgical and diagnostic centres — Ontario will chip in $155 million over two years.

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5 d. ago Ontario expanding publicly funded private surgical and diagnostic centres

The province is investing $155M over the next 2 years to create 57 new centres for MRI and CT scans and gastrointestinal endoscopy services.

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5 d. ago Publication of a Prospectus in connection with recently announced fundraising

Reykjavík, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (“Amaroq” or the “Corporation” or the “Company”) Publication of a Prospectus in connection with recently announced fundraising TORONTO, ONTARIO – 27 June 2025 – Amaroq Minerals Ltd. (AIM, TSXV, NASDAQ Iceland: AMRQ), an independent mine development corporation focused on unlocking Greenland’s mineral potential, announces the publication of a […]

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6 d. ago Saskatoon Public Schools to expand safety programs next year after fire attack

As schools close for the summer, the Saskatoon Public School Board is looking towards the future, funding more programs designed to address behavioural and safety concerns.

Events

6 d. ago Climate group voices concern about fossil fuel industry representation on pension fund boards

In a report out Thursday, Shift said that as of June 1, the boards of five of Canada's largest public sector funds had members who are also involved with fossil fuel companies.

Society

6 d. ago Climate group raises concerns about oil and gas representation on pension fund boards

TORONTO — A climate advocacy group says oil and gas representation on the boards of Canada’s big public pensions raise concerns about conflicts of interest. Shift Action says in a new report that as of June 1, the boards of five of Canada’s largest public sector funds had members who are also involved with fossil […]

Society

6 d. ago Quantum BioPharma Licensee Unbuzzd Wellness Inc. Launches $5 Million Reg D Capital Raise to Fund Growth and Path to Possible Initial Public Offering

Engages leading marketing firm MZ Digital and crowdfunding platform Dealmaker to successfully execute raise TORONTO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91) (“Quantum BioPharma”), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of innovative assets and biotech solutions, announces that Unbuzzd Wellness Inc. (the “Company” or “Unbuzzd”), […]

Economics

8 d. ago I made the switch to this affordable Toronto phone plan and I'm never going back

Changing your phone plan can be a challenge, especially in Toronto. I know for me, it can often feel like you’re just switching between a handful of options, never to be satisfied with either result.Sure, budget phone plans pop up, but are they actually worth the price?Fizz, an affordable mobile phone provider, expanded its services to cover more of Canada, including Ontario. They offered me a chance to test their service and I have to say it was surprisingly easy.Setting up your phone plan in TorontoWhen you want to switch to Fizz, everything is done 100 per cent online. That means you’ll be able to switch your phone provider from the comfort of your own home — and if you opt to get an eSIM, like I did, the process is even more convenient.Once I made my account, Fizz let me customize my plan to what I needed. All plans default to unlimited talk and text, and let you select how much data you want up to 125 GB! While that much data is enticing, I don’t need th...

Technology

1 week ago OCUFA Challenges Ontario Government’s Narrative on Postsecondary Funding Crisis, Welcomes Review with Call for Meaningful Faculty Consultation

TORONTO, ON, June 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) today responded to the announcement by Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES) Nolan Quinn of $55.8 million to expand teaching training seats across Ontario. While OCUFA welcomes any new investment in the postsecondary sector, the organization […]

Politics

1 week ago New elevated subway station will be unlike anything else in Toronto

Toronto is witnessing the most significant transit expansion in history, with three new TTC lines on the way, along with other extensions of the local and regional transit network.But it is the new Ontario Line subway that has stood out as the biggest leap for Toronto transit in generations, and the project continues to captivate the public as construction for the 15-stop, 15.6-km transit line ramps up.The Ontario Line will eventually link an expanded interchange at Exhibition Place with a brand-new transit hub at Eglinton Avenue and Don Mills Road.This northern terminus for the Ontario Line — known as Don Valley Station — will be an intermodal stop at Eglinton Avenue and Don Mills Road, where passengers will be able to transfer between the Ontario Line (future TTC Line 3) and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT (future TTC Line 5).Don Valley Station (which was formerly known as Science Centre Station before the Ford government closed the namesake attraction and scrubbe...

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1 week ago University and College workers raise the alarm on proposed changes in Bill 33

Toronto, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Universities and Colleges Coalition (OUCC) is deeply concerned with the proposed changes in Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025. Bill 33 represents an existential threat to the autonomy of our world-class publicly-funded higher education system. It reflects the Ontario Government’s continued problematic efforts to […]

Society

2 w. ago Multiplier Holdings Launches With $27.5 Million in Funding to Accelerate the AI Journey for Professional Services Firms

Funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners will help Multiplier acquire high-growth firms to improve client experience, growth, and productivity with AI SINGAPORE — Today, Multiplier Holdings, a technology company building AI-native professional services firms, publicly launched with $27.5 million in Seed and Series A funding. The Series A round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners […]

Economics

3 w. ago Saskatchewan harm reduction workers want voice in new rehab model

After a year-long addiction recovery care partnership with Alberta and Ontario, Saskatchewan is looking to expand the model more widely and harm reduction workers want a voice.

Society

3 w. ago What is the bond market and why is everybody so worried about it?

Due to rising risks, investors are getting jittery about a financial instrument governments rely on to fund public spending

Economics

3 w. ago Trump wants Supreme Court to allow for gutting of education department

The department oversees about 100,000 public and 34,000 private schools in the United States, though a majority of public school funding comes from state and local governments.

Culture

3 w. ago Search group warns against fake fundraisers exploiting two children missing in N.S.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia search and rescue organizations are warning the public about fundraisers claiming they’ll use donated cash to search for two missing children. Paul Service, director of Halifax Search and Rescue, said in an interview Thursday that one GoFundMe campaign attempted to raise $100,000 to fund a drone to search for four-year-old Jack […]

Events

4 w. ago NOVAGOLD and Paulson Advisers Complete $1 Billion Acquisition of Barrick Mining’s 50% Interest in Donlin Gold

Paulson Advisers acquires a 40% ownership interest in Donlin Gold NOVAGOLD increases ownership interest in Donlin Gold from 50% to 60% Financial public offering and concurrent private placement raised sufficient funding for NOVAGOLD’s acquisition and for the Donlin Gold Feasibility Study update All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June […]

Economics