Despite well-connected Liberals signing up to lobby Queen's Park on issues around ride-sharing, the provincial government is still maintaining it's a municipal issue and is not getting involved — yet. ...
Daily Archives: September 30, 2015
Brown calls on government to fork over financial analysis for Hydro One sale
PC leader Patrick Brown moved a motion calling for "all reports and financial analysis" used by the government to justify its proposed privatization of Hydro One. ...
Sudbury byelection: Thibeault defends Lougheed campaign contribution
Liberal MPP says he won't return $1,330 donation from the man who is facing charges over the byelection scandal. 'He’s given to the NDP, he’s given to the Conservatives. He’s still got his day in court.' ...
Happening: Educational support staff set to take job action Monday
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Heard: Ontario Film Authority to begin operations Oct. 1
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Nordion and U.S. partners get US$9.7 million funding for nuclear medicine
Ottawa's Nordion and its two U.S. partners have received a major financing from the U.S. government to help develop new medical isotopes for the health industry. ...
Health and safety in elementary schools is main focus of education minister
Liz Sandals told reporters Wednesday she "would look at ways of taking action" in the legislature if health and safety concerns stemming from job action get out of hand. ...
Seen: Minimum wage, now indexed to inflation, rising to $11.25 on Thursday
Starting Oct. 1, Ontario will have the highest wage of any province in Canada as it moves to $11.25, from $11. Labour Minister Kevin Flynn took a backbencher question in question period on Wednesday to promote the ...
Seen: Agris Co-operative finishes $5 million upgrade to its fertilizer storage plant
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Heard: CPP board signs energy investment deal in Western Canada
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