By Kenyon Wallace The City of Belleville is facing a “worst-case scenario” with news that up to 120 jobs will be lost when ExxonMobil Chemical Films Canada closes its local plastics factory. The closure, recently annou ...
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Seen, heard, happening . . .
. . . at Queen's Park, across Ontario and elsewhere. * A Notice to Appeal has been served by Trillium Power Wind Corporation against a September ruling that dismissed its claim against the provincial government. Trilliu ...
Chiarelli, Bentley add portfolios
Premier Dalton McGuinty moved quickly to fill the gaps created by the Friday resignation of cabinet minister Kathleen Wynne. Transportation Minister Bob Chiarelli will assume Wynne's responsibilities as Minister of Mun ...
The week – for better or worse
It’s been a good week for: * Ontario power workers who were celebrated for getting the lights back on quickly following Hurricane Sandy. As well, 150 Hydro One employees have headed south to help with the U.S. cleanup. ...
Seen, heard, happening . . .
. . . at Queen's Park, across Ontario and elsewhere. * Ontario’s air ambulance provider is introducing a new conflict of interest policy “to further improve transparency and accountability” at ORNGE. Under the new poli ...
People on the move
* Rory Ring will take over in December as head of the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce. He will replace outgoing president and CEO Garry McDonald, who's retiring after 12 years in the top job. * Rob Rossini is steppin ...
Council takes anti-bullying pledge
By Kenyon Wallace London politicians have promised to tone down the heated rhetoric that sometimes overtakes council meetings, inspired by a local school board's anti-bullying initiative. Thames Valley District School ...
Seen, heard, happening . . .
. . . at Queen's Park, across Ontario and elsewhere. * Toronto, the fastest growing condo market in North America and, will be the host city Friday for the biggest gathering of the condo industry in Canada. Minister of ...
Guelph bats eyelashes at media
By Kenyon Wallace The City of Guelph wants to improve its relationship with the media. To that end, city staff is conducting an analysis of Guelph-related news stories published by local, provincial and national outlet ...
Seen, heard, happening . . .
. . . at Queen's Park, across Ontario and elsewhere. * Opposition MPPs were looking to score political points over the Liberal leadership race after Minister of Economic Development and Innovation Brad Duguid became the ...
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