Ontario news: Queen’s Park, health, education and cities

Mississauga man fined $5,000 in animal welfare case

A conviction entered in the Ontario Court of Justice in Mississauga carries a fine, restitution and a year of probation.

Health Canada says the stacking toys contain small balls and are intended for children under three. 660 were sold in Canada.

Health Canada says the traditional eye cosmetics contain lead above allowable limits. About 1,150 units were sold between January and August.

Project Safe Start returns for a 19th year with increased enforcement in school zones across Halton Region.

York Regional Police say the accused approached groups of young women and girls over three weeks, and believe there are unreported incidents.

Five women reported combined losses of more than $1 million. Investigators arrested a 41-year-old man in Ajax and believe there are others.

Chudleigh’s Ltd. pleaded guilty after a worker reached into a valve to clear a blockage and the equipment moved unexpectedly.

Sixteen Ten Ten Dim Sum products are affected. Distribution is listed as Ontario only, and no illnesses have been reported.

The latest DineSafe results include a closure on Queens Quay West and six conditional passes across the city, one with a licensing referral.

Turnout was about 25 per cent across the three ridings. The seat count at Queen’s Park is unchanged, and the Liberals came away with nothing.