PC interim leader Jim Wilson outlines the party's goals for the spring sitting, which will focus on fighting against new taxes and holding the Liberals to account over their scandals. ...
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Third-party adviser sought to deal with social services computer woes
The faulty SAMS, which continues to haunt the Ministry of Community and Social Services, has also caused a delay in a new employment benefits program that is supposed to launch in April. ...
All about oil: Conference Board report forecasts weakened growth in nearly all sectors
The one area of good news is in the export sector, which bodes well for Ontario manufacturers. ...
Liberals reject calls for top aide to step down over Olivier scandal
The Liberal response Friday came from Brad Duguid, economic development minister, who said he believes nothing criminal took place in the Liberals' negotiations with a spurned byelection candidate. ...
Job numbers steady in January, but Duguid concerned about retail sector
The economic development minister said he'll be convening meetings with top retail sector executives to discuss the challenges, and how the government might be able to help. ...
Despite scandal, Liberals pull off victory in Sudbury byelection
Glenn Thibeault won by more than 1,000 votes, but the Liberals will now have to deal with the aftermath of a criminal investigation into bribery. ...
Report: OPP believes Liberal operatives broke the law in Sudbury bribery allegations case
The allegations are contained in a court document filed in Sudbury and come just hours before the polls are set to close in the byelection. ...
Liberals and NDP make final push to win dramatic Sudbury byelection
The Grits are pulling out all the stops to win it for their star candidate, while the NDP is trying to keep a seat it won only in June after two decades of Liberal control. ...
Shakeup in PC leadership race as Fedeli drops out to back Elliott
The race is now primarily a battle between Christine Elliott, representing the party's more moderate wing, and federal MP Patrick Brown, who brings more hardline conservative views. ...
Artists, activists and an astronaut among 26 new Order of Ontario recipients
The recipients were officially given Ontario's most prestigious honour at a ceremony Tuesday afternoon at Queen's Park. ...