The premier is going to tour northern Ontario this week, visiting First Nations, and making a jobs announcement in Thunder Bay. ...
Author Archives: John Michael McGrath
Grassy Narrows accuses government of sitting on mercury report
A First Nation north of Kenora says the government knew for years about levels of mercury poisoning in their community and hid a report proving it. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, July 28. ...
FIT contract for Big Thunder wind farm terminated
The energy contract for large wind-power project south of Thunder Bay has been cancelled. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, July 25. ...
Wynne on her budget: Glad it’s done — now for the hard part
Premier's reality check: 'There are real challenges we face as a province, whether it's our economic challenges, our infrastructure deficit, or the realities of climate change.' ...
Naqvi not promising more cash for policing overhaul
In wake of Iacobucci recommendations for new equipment, training, and culture changes for Toronto police, the community safety minister says a thorough analysis of the report is needed first. ...
MPPs spent $30 million on offices, travel in 2013-14
The fiscal year tally includes $2.6 million for travel and acommodations; $28 million for office expenses. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, July 24. ...
Sattler steps up her fight against unpaid internships
NDP MPP introduces a private member's bill to strengthen protections, although Labour Minister Kevin Flynn suggests there is enough teeth in Employment Standards Act to guard against abuses. ...