It’s been a good week for: * Tory Leader Tim Hudak who made headlines across Ontario with his call for corner store beer sales and the privatization of the OLG, all but pre-empting coverage of the Ontario Liberal leade ...
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People on the move
* Arif Khan captured almost 33 per cent of the vote to defeat 10 other candidates and win a byelection this week for the open seat on Barrie council. * Federica Nazzani said she would step down at the end of the month a ...
Seen, heard, happening . . .
. . . at Queen's Park, across Ontario and elsewhere. * A study team has been appointed by Infrastructure Ontario to lead a public process that will determine the fate of the Muskoka Centre property. The former sanitoriu ...
Seen, heard, happening . . .
. . . at Queen's Park, across Ontario and elsewhere. * A new program to coordinate care for high-needs patients will increase collaboration among health-care providers, Health Minister Deb Matthews announced Thursday. ...
Seen, heard, happening . . .
. . . at Queen's Park, across Ontario and elsewhere. * The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario announced Wednesday that its rotating strike action would begin Monday, following a strike vote that received 92 per c ...
Who's lobbying for whom
The following lobbyist consultants have registered with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner during the past week. In each case, the name of their client is provided. MONDAY, DEC. 3 Carol Wilding on behalf of The T ...
Seen, heard, happening . . .
. . . at Queen's Park, across Ontario and elsewhere. * A Conservative government would allow Ontario corner stores to sell beer, wine and liquor, Tory leader Tim Hudak said Tuesday. He said the government should allow ...
Seen, heard, happening . . .
. . . at Queen's Park, across Ontario and elsewhere. * Education Minister Laurel Broten took on the leadership of two teachers' unions Monday, saying the ETFO was “determined” to undermine local bargaining and the OSSTF ...
The week – for better or worse
It’s been a good week for: * Liberal leadership hopeful Kathleen Wynne who staked out a clear platform with a series of policy announcements. She also picked up the coveted endorsement of Health Minister Deb Matthews. ...
People on the move
* Former WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Ron Gaudet has been hired by the University of Windsor as a special adviser on innovation strategies. * Former Lambton College president Tony Hanl ...