School boards across Toronto and its suburbs say they will close their schools on Monday if a proposed strike by CUPE education workers goes ahead because of concerns over student safety.

Three former students of St. Michael's College School in Toronto have pleaded guilty to sexual assault offences in hazing incidents that occurred at the private, Catholic boys school.

The Ontario government's decision to reverse funding cuts to a child benefit program and the province's children's aid societies marks the latest in a series of instances in which Premier Doug Ford's or his ministers have backtracked on previous announcements.

Starting immediately, Toronto won't be issuing any new licences for payday loan outlets amid concerns that the companies are "predatory." The major regulatory change was approved through a unanimous 20-0 vote by city council on Wednesday night.