The Office of the Chief Health Innovation Strategist is funding projects that "support home and community care through virtual, digital and mobile health care technologies." ...
Author Archives: Jessica Smith Cross
Change in oversight of colonoscopy clinics impacting Barrie location
The provincial government's decision to change the regulation of out-of-hospital clinics, made after outbreaks of hepatitis C were reported, is forcing a Barrie endoscopy clinic to close, says medical director. ...
Mitzie Hunter ‘thrilled’ to be named Minister of Education
Taking over after the rocky tenure of Liz Sandals, the new minister enjoys some breathing space in the education portfolio and is looking forward to advancing the government’s plan to make postsecondary education free fo ...
New children and youth minister ready to take on controversial autism file
Michael Coteau tells QP Briefing he's ready to take up the autism therapy issue on behalf of the government, and understands why it makes parents so emotional. ...
Rally to demand ex-MPP accused of sexual harassment ‘break his silence’
Niagara Falls city council will meet Tuesday. Ahead of that meeting, a rally will ask former MPP and current city councillor Kim Craitor to "break his silence" about allegations he sexually harassed his staff while servi ...
Seen: Cheri DiNovo making her federal NDP leadership run official
NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo is making it official after all — she's running for the leadership of the federal NDP. DiNovo announced last week she would be an "unofficial" candidate for the leadership because she did not want ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new or recently renewed registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Unions weigh in on ‘problematic’ election financing legislation
Ontario union reps say they're fine with corporate and union political donations being banned, but aren't pleased with the proposed limits on third-party advertising spending. ...
Liberal MPP’s bill seeks to increase careless driving penalties in honour of late husband
Eleanor McMahon's private member's bill would create harsher penalties when careless driving results in death or bodily harm. ...
Outgoing minister’s male colleagues confiding their gender parity dreams in him
Ted McMeekin says "four or five" male peers have spoken with him about stepping down from cabinet to help the premier achieve gender parity. ...