Updates are broadcast regularly each weekday at :55 minutes past the hour.
Bonnie Crombie New Ontario Liberal Party Leader by JOY Radio News
December 4, 2023 Crombie was elected Mayor in 2014. She served as the area’s Liberal Member of Parliament from 2008-2011.
Changes Coming to Ontario Access to Justice Act by JOY Radio News
November 30, 2023 The province says in 2022, there were 1,721 incidents of police-reported hate crimes, a near-20 percent increase from the previous year.
Ford Government Lays Out Case for Science Centre Move to Ontario Place by JOY Radio News
November 29, 2023 It is expected that once relocated to Ontario Place, up to one million people will visit the brand-new facility every year.
Holodomor Education to be Mandatory for Grade 10 Students by JOY Radio News
November 28, 2023 In September, the government also unannounced that mandatory learning about the Holocaust in the Grade 10 Canadian History course would be introduced in September 2025.
Toronto and Ontario Governments Reach Funding Deal by JOY Radio News
November 27, 2023 The Ford government says it will soon introduce the “New Deal for Toronto Act,” which, if passed, would allow the deal to become a reality.
Salmonella Illnesses Linked to Cantaloupes by JOY Radio News
November 27, 2023 American officials are also investigating an outbreak linked to cantaloupes of the same genetic strain as illnesses reported in this outbreak.
Ontario Police Forces Get More Funds to Combat Auto Theft by JOY Radio News
November 24, 2023 Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says a vehicle is stolen in Ontario every 14 minutes.
New Affordable Housing in Scarborough by JOY Radio News
November 22, 2023 Residents will begin moving into their new modular homes later in November.
Hamilton Transit Strike Ends by JOY Radio News
November 16, 2023 Members of ATU Local 107 still need to vote on the pact. They have been without a contract since December 2022.
Hamilton Mayor Issues Statement on Transit Strike by JOY Radio News
November 15, 2023 The union’s last collective agreement expired in December 2022.
Ontario Installs 30th Lieutenant Governor by JOY Radio News
November 14, 2023 Her office says that over her term, Dowdeswell attended about 6,000 engagements in all of Ontario’s 124 ridings.
Grey Cup Week in Hamilton Along with a Bus Strike by JOY Radio News
November 13, 2023 Events are happening all week ahead of Sunday’s championship game.
Hamilton Bus Drivers on Strike by JOY Radio News
November 9, 2023 The strike action does not impact accessible transportation services offered by DARTS.
New Legislation Would Require Employers to Post Salary Expectations by JOY Radio News
November 6, 2023 Thirty-seven per cent of online job postings in Ontario (2022) included salary information.
Hamilton Transit Workers Set to Strike Thursday by JOY Radio News
November 6, 2023 Amalgamated Transit Unit Local 107 is the City’s second largest bargaining union with about 880 members who work at the Hamilton Street Railway.
Canada Post Christmas Stamps On Sale by JOY Radio News
November 2, 2023 The domestic rate Christmas stamp is available in booklets of 12.
Town of Oakville Workers on Strike by JOY Radio News
November 2, 2023 CUPE Local 136 represents the town’s outside workers and facility operators, and is the town’s second largest bargaining unit, with more than 285 members in various roles.
Ontario Beefing Up Holocaust Education by JOY Radio News
November 2, 2023 The new Grade 10 curriculum will be ready for the 2025-26 school year.
Ontario Lowering Eligibility Age for Breast Screening by JOY Radio News
October 30, 2023 The OBSP performs approximately 700,000 mammograms each year in Ontario.
Ontario Fall Influenza and Covid-19 Vax Campaigns Kick Off by JOY Radio News
October 30, 2023 Ontarians are encouraged to speak with a health care professional to help determine their appropriate vaccination schedule.
