TTC to introduce unlimited free rides after 47 per month starting September 2026: Mayor Chow
Michael Talbot / citynews - Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says come September next year the TTC will introduce a fare capping system that will allow unlimited free rides once a customer surpasses 47 fares per month. The change would still need to pass a vote in the 2026 budget. “Tap you…
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Ontario to fund hip and knee replacements at four private clinics
Allison Jones / theglobeandmail - Ontario is spending $125-million over two years to add up to 20,000 orthopedic surgeries, Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced
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City of Ottawa and feds partner to build 3,000 new affordable housing units
Paula Tran / ottawacitizen - Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the partnership at the Mayor's Breakfast Series early Monday morning
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Federal government to open new express entry pathway for international doctors in 2026
Patricia D'Cunha / citynews - The federal government announced Monday that Canada will open a new express permanent residency program for international doctors next year. Immigration Minister Lena Diab said the program will be open to physicians in Canada on temporary work permits who…
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Bank of Canada is expected to hold key rate, move to sidelines after an uncertain 2025
Craig Lord / nationalobserver - Economists widely expect the Bank of Canada will hold its benchmark interest rate steady this week and move to the sidelines to cap off a year dominated by trade and economic uncertainty.
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