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ONTARIO: Province spent $3.5B less than planned in last fiscal year, watchdog says

ONTARIO: Province spent $3.5B less than planned in last fiscal year, watchdog says

The watchdog says the most significant underspending was seen in interest on debt
WATCH: Ford to make announcement on long-term care capacity in Ontario

WATCH: Ford to make announcement on long-term care capacity in Ontario

He will be joined by the minister of long-term care for the announcement
BEYOND LOCAL: Students face tough question about campus living

BEYOND LOCAL: Students face tough question about campus living

'Why pay the extra thousands of dollars to go there and do the same thing that you could do at home?'
CANADA: CRA extends tax payment deadline to Sept. 30

CANADA: CRA extends tax payment deadline to Sept. 30

Anyone who doesn't file their income taxes on time could be cut off from income-tested benefits
BEYOND LOCAL: Why kids' physical activity before age five matters so much

BEYOND LOCAL: Why kids' physical activity before age five matters so much

Both when planning family activities and choosing a child care provider, parents should be mindful of how much physical activity their children are getting
ONTARIO: Inconsistent funding delays daycare reopening in some areas, group says

ONTARIO: Inconsistent funding delays daycare reopening in some areas, group says

Roughly 90 per cent of child care capacity has been restored, with more facilities set to reopen next month
CANADA: Deal with WE paid less than budget, docs show, as Trudeau to testify Thursday

CANADA: Deal with WE paid less than budget, docs show, as Trudeau to testify Thursday

$500 million was budgeted for grants, leaving $43.53 million to go to the organization itself
ONTARIO: Municipalities to receive up to $4 billion from province, feds to offset COVID

ONTARIO: Municipalities to receive up to $4 billion from province, feds to offset COVID

Up to half earmarked for transit
CANADA: Senate approves bill on wage subsidy, disability payments for COVID-19

CANADA: Senate approves bill on wage subsidy, disability payments for COVID-19

Package includes one-time payments for people with disabilities facing higher expenses, extensions to legal deadlines
BEYOND LOCAL: Why a child's freedom to travel and play without adult supervision matters

BEYOND LOCAL: Why a child's freedom to travel and play without adult supervision matters

Navigating the neighbourhood on their own may be important for children’s health and well-being