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Author Archives: Geoff Zochodne
Province preparing answer to reported federal ultimatum on Rouge National Urban Park
Infrastructure Minister Brad Duguid is preparing a response to a letter from the federal government that reportedly says Ottawa is dismissing the province's environmental concerns. ...
EI premium cuts still a loser for the province, Moridi warns
The announcement that Ottawa is cutting EI premiums is serving to irk an already cash-strapped province. ...
Heard: RFP goes out for next phase of York Region rapid bus project
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Horwath not fazed by staff changes, leadership review
Ahead of a provincial council meeting this weekend, the NDP Leader concedes her election campaign faced challenges but she now looks forward 'to rebuilding my team.' ...
NDP will fight any privatization of LCBO, Hydro One, OPG
Leader Andrea Horwath takes campaign against privatization into the communities. 'I believe that these public assets belong to Ontarians and we need to keep them in the hands of Ontarians.' ...
OPG sees no need to redesign planned nuclear waste site
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission also 'satisfied' proposed underground facility in Lake Huron doesn't present same potential problems as a fire and radiation leak at a similar facility in the U.S. ...
OPG finds broad support for nuclear waste storage plan
The nuclear industry and power worker unions told a joint review panel they support the proposed underground nuclear waste site to be situated off Kincardine. ...
Teachers – traditional salaries + teaching bonuses = smarter students? Fraser Institute says so
Giving teachers bonuses for higher test scores is a more effective way of teaching than shrinking class sizes, a study from the Fraser Institute claims. ...
Wynne’s approval rating as premier climbs to 41 per cent: poll
Premier Kathleen Wynne's approval rating has bounced back by eight percentage points from the election that propelled her party to majority status, according to an Angus Reid poll. ...