Premier Wynne trumpets 40 new skilled jobs as part of province's efforts to enhance training and lure investments in the knowledge economy and advanced manufacturing. ...
Author Archives: John Valorzi
Province to lend $2.9-million to help Natra build new London plant
The Spanish chocolate maker will build its first North American factory in London, which should help soothe some of the pain brought on by Kellogg's December pullout from the city. ...
Tepid economy for next six months, Conference Board says
Grist for the budget and a possible election: Why isn't province fully benefiting from the recovering U.S. economy? ...
Ontario labour market improves but job growth slow
Conference Board help-wanted index rises smartly in December, suggesting moderately 'brighter days ahead' but overall employment data suggest Liberal government faces political and practical headaches. ...
Business pulse paradox: Confident but uncertain
Chamber of Commerce survey suggests rising faith among companies in Ontario's economy, but many looming issues still causing worry. ...
ONA to call for LHINs to do better job
Nurses' union president says LHINs have moved away from their initial objective of creating a comprehensive system of care driven by the needs of local patients and communities. ...
Ontario to spend $8.9 million for new seniors’ unit at Ottawa hospital
New unit at Queensway Carleton Hospital expected to have 34 beds and provide comprehensive care for seniors and help them remain independent. ...
Universities rank just behind hospitals and schools, new poll says
Survey for the Council of Ontario Universities says most university graduates in the province credit their education with success in their careers. ...
Tory MPP urges premier to act on soaring propane prices
In open letter, Steve Clark implores: 'Simply put, Ontario families cannot afford these staggering increases to their cost of living.' ...
War of words between Ontario, feds heats up over refugee health
Chris Alexander says Ontario is on the 'wrong side of the issue' and that its temporary health program is making the province a magnet for bogus asylum seekers. ...