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Daily Archives: August 11, 2015
Give municipalities right to say no to turbines, group urges
As more communities declare themselves 'unwilling hosts,' Wind Concerns Ontario says the current procurement program for alternative energy projects scheduled to close in three weeks ought to be abandoned. ...
ORPP details released, the critics weigh in
Premier Kathleen Wynne, however, says that the prime minister is 'standing in the way of trying to help us to implement this plan.' ...
Catholic teachers back at the bargaining table this week
OECTA president Ann Hawkins said a deal could be reached by the time school starts depending on the tone of the negotiations. ...
Seen: Unionized cab drivers locked out at Ottawa airport
Unionized cab drivers were locked out Tuesday at the Ottawa airport. The drivers, members of Unifor Local 1688, have been in a legal strike position since Aug. 1 in a dispute over dispatch fees. The union said the ...
Seen: CUPE members rally for contract talks with AIDS Committee of North Bay
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National drug plan would hurt Canadians, think tank contends
Montreal Economic Institute says a plan proposed by the provinces would deprive Canadians of drugs because any savings would come through greater rationing rather than improved efficiency. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new or recently renewed registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Seen: NDP nominate candidate for Simcoe North byelection
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Wynne, Harper resume sniping over Ontario pension plan
As the Premier unveiled long-awaited design elements of the plan on Tuesday morning, the Prime Minister bragged about his government making 'it more difficult for the Ontario government to proceed.' ...