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 […]
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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 […]
Saskatchewan partners with Alberta and Ontario in struggle with mental illness and addiction
Three provinces are coming together to fight the battle against mental illness and addictions. The main goal of the partnership of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Ontario […]
‘More detail’ on large mixed-use development beside Aldershot GO station expected in Q2
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Despite Burlington, Ont. endorsing a plan to bring a much-needed mix of residential, recreational, and institutional buildings […]
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 […]
Ford government could reject latest federal housing package
The Ford government appears to be casting aside the federal government’s latest housing plan, which would require provincial buy-in on fourplexes in order to receiving […]
Ontario autism program gets $60M boost; advocates say many kids still in need
Ontario is boosting its funding for autism services by $60 million over last year, and while advocates say new money in the recent provincial budget […]
Details scarce as Ontario set to buy 4 new police helicopters
Details are scarce as the Ford government prepares to throw four new helicopters at Ontario’s auto theft crisis in hopes of preventing and punishing car […]
Victims, advocates call for changes to justice system and Ontario courts
Cait Alexander stood shoulder-to-shoulder with NDP MPP and Attorney General critic Kristyn Wong-Tam Thursday morning, calling for reforms to the justice system. Alexander says criminal […]