The Ford government is looking to expand its definition of housing further, with plans to explore how it can start counting student accommodation toward its […]
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Ford government promises to close fee-for-service health-care loophole
The Ford government is promising to close a loophole that allows nurse practitioners in Ontario to charge patients fees for services despite the province’s commitment […]
The Ford and Trudeau governments are fighting about housing. What’s at stake?
As politicians duke it out over the terms of federal housing money in Ontario, behind the scenes some are hoping a deal can be made. […]
Ontario Finance Minister expresses discomfort with size of deficit: ‘Higher than I would like’
Ontario’s finance minister says the province’s $9.8 billion deficit is higher than he “would like” but is still promising to balance the books while keeping […]
Solar eclipse: Group launches legal challenge over Niagara state of emergency
An Ontario advocacy group is trying to take Niagara Region to court after the local government declared a state of emergency ahead of Monday’s total […]
Work on bill to address municipal politician harassment ‘complex,’ minister says
Ontario is drafting a bill to address harassment by municipal politicians, but Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra said Friday it is proving […]
Ontario puts $1.3B toward building schools, child-care spaces
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 4, 2024 5:19 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Education Minister […]
‘Treating people like adults’: Ford dismisses raising drinking age to 21 in Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he disagrees with alcohol-related recommendations from the province’s top doctor, particularly raising the legal drinking age by two years. In […]
Premier Ford says he only wants ‘Ontario students’ at medical schools
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he doesn’t want to see international students the taking places of local applicants at Ontario medical schools, claiming he wants […]
Highway signs asking Ontario drivers to telework during solar eclipse ‘not approved’
The Ford government has removed digital messaging along Ontario’s 400-series highways that encouraged drivers to consider working from home during next week’s solar eclipse. On […]