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Daily Archives: June 20, 2016
GO train extension to Bowmanville officially announced
The provincial government announced GO trains will be running as far east as Bowmanville, while Metrolinx continues to work on its agreement with CP on use of its rail corridor. ...
Ontario’s climate and nuclear commitments face scrutiny ahead of long-term energy update
Environmental groups want the next iteration of the Ontario’s long-term energy plan (LTEP) to outline the exits the province or its nuclear plant operators may take on the massive generating station rebuilds that will st ...
Seen: Poll shows 75 per cent of Canadians back CPP boost
A new poll released by the Angus Reid Institute Monday suggests three-quarters of Canadians would support a more robust public pension plan. Meanwhile, Canada’s finance ministers are sitting down in Vancouver today fo ...
Toronto mayor, feds meet to discuss spike in gun violence, province left out for now
Toronto Liberal MPP Mike Colle, who has a private member's bill that would increase penalties for driving with illegal handguns, said he didn't get an invite to the meeting. ...
Heard: Man’s disclosure of mercury dump prompts call for action on Grassy Narrows
The NDP is weighing in on the story of a man who said he helped dump 50 drums of mercury and salt into a pit near Grassy Narrows First Nation. Kas Glowacki told the Toronto Star he helped dump the barrels near the Dry ...