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Author Archives: Geoff Zochodne
People on the Move
Steven Del Duca's press secretary Patrick Searle has moved on, to take over as director of communications for Education Minister Mitzie Hunter. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, August 29. ...
So where exactly will Ontario’s cap-and-trade system reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
“Buying allowances is not reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it’s buying allowances," declares NDP environment critic Peter Tabuns. ...
Wynne says Ontario chipping in $26.6 million for new General Electric plant in Welland
Premier Wynne also said the province’s Strategic Investments Office is launching this fall, to provide an ongoing “one-window” approach for companies looking to invest in the province. ...
Happening: Province putting $3.8 million towards refugee help
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Budget watchdog finds Ontario’s rising energy costs in line with other provinces
The newest commentary from Ontario’s budget office says average home energy costs increased by double-digits from 2010 to 2014, but also found the province’s hydro and heating bills, and their hikes, are more or less in ...
Byelection liveblog: Debate night in Scarborough-Rouge River
QP Briefing liveblogs its first liveblog for the first debate of the Scarborough-Rouge River byelection. ...
‘We’re not spooked’: Ontario government on defensive after cap-and-trade collapse in California and Quebec
California and Quebec are selling fewer cap-and-trade credits than ever, and Ontario intends to join their market in 2018. ...
Seen: NDP says Scarborough byelection signs stolen in fundraising pitch for more sign money
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