The government's stated parameters for the redevelopment of Ontario Place don't mention a casino, one way or the other. ...
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Finally found by the press, health minister doesn’t deny her government is considering getting rid of LHINs
Health Minister Christine Elliott ducked the press that staked out her cabinet meeting, but was found by a Toronto Star reporter. ...
Opposition questions why deputy minister didn’t recuse himself in Taverner hiring
An NDP MPP is asking Cabinet Secretary Steve Orsini why Deputy Minister Mario Di Tommaso didn't recuse himself from the hiring process for the next OPP commissioner. ...
Hospital association proposes major home-care shake up in pre-budget consultations
The Ontario Hospital Association is recommending the province take Local Health Integration Networks out of the equation in arranging home care. ...
Former top cop facing reprisal over OPP commissioner complaint, lawyer alleges at court hearing
Outside of court, Premier Doug Ford said the final decision on the OPP commissioner rests with him. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Monday, Jan. 14. ...
Non-profit organization raises concern over economic impact of Trillium Foundation cut
A spokesperson for Ontario non-profits said the government has cut funding that would have boosted employment and economic development. ...
ETFO declares a small early victory in sex-ed court case
The teachers' union says the government lawyer has offered some needed clarity about the teaching of sex-ed, but there's still a long way to go. ...
Doctors share overcrowded hospital photo, Ford vows to protect health-care system
Concerned Ontario Doctors called the photo of a patient lying on the floor “the ugly reality of Ontario’s worsening health care crisis.” ...
Premier’s ‘hot air’ in focus on first day of sex-ed court hearing
ETFO argued that the government created a "chilling effect" on teachers that violated their freedom of expression. ...