In introducing new budget bill, Finance Minister Charles Sousa says the government is providing certainty to businesses and other non-residential electricity consumers. ...
Author Archives: Geoff Zochodne
Ottawa will ‘examine’ matching province’s $1-billion Ring of Fire vow
A hint from new Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr that the project is at least on the federal government's radar is reason for optimist for Ontario Mines Minister Michael Gravelle. ...
Wal-Mart, Loblaws among initial winners to sell beer
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath, while not condemning a looser beer market through sales in supermarkets, expresses concerns about creating more 'precarious' work in Ontario ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, Nov. 18. ...
Proposed makeover of energy planning laws rankles opposition
Ontario's Long-Term Energy Plan is due for an update in 2016, but the government could soon have new powers to help it carry out that plan. ...
Government will hear case for extending life of Pickering nuclear plant
OPG's Pickering nuclear generating station is slated for closing in 2020, but the Power Workers' Union is arguing for an extension. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, Nov. 17. ...
Government’s consumer protection and electricity oversight bill passes committee
A bill aimed at strengthening consumer protection and electricity system oversight was passed by government MPPs on the general government committee Monday afternoon. ...
OPG approves $12.8-billion budget for Darlington nuclear plant revamp
OPG president says refurbishment will 'create thousands of jobs over the coming decade and ensure a secure, clean, domestic supply of reliable, economically priced electricity for several decades' ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, Nov. 16. ...