Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Tuesday, October 25. ...
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Social conservatives bolstered after 19-year-old student wins PC nomination in Niagara West-Glanbrook
The Tories put up a united front on Monday after two party executives were shut out of the nomination in Niagara West-Glanbrook. ...
EQAO confirms cyberattack halted online literacy test
Education Minister Mitzie Hunter said the EQAO is undergoing an internal audit to determine the cost of the program and how much any potential repairs might be. ...
Seen: Orazietti cleared of wrongdoing over board appointments
PC MPP Jim McDonell filed the complaint after his office inadvertently received a ministry briefing note that included the names of potential appointees to government boards and agencies. ...
Ontario blowing smoke over workplace safety in mental-health care, says Smokey Thomas
OPSEU is linking underfunding of mental health care to violence on the job. ...
Seen: NDP MPP’s domestic-violence leave bill passes second reading
Peggy Sattler's bill, if passed, would allow up to 10 days of paid leave for victims of domestic or sexual abuse. ...
EQAO online test cancelled after ‘widespread technical issues’
The Ontario government has a bit of history when it comes to faulty digital infrastructure. ...
Seen: Hydro rebate bill passes third reading
The government says most ratepayers can expect to knock off about $130 from their annual bill, with some rural consumers saving an additional $540 per year. ...
Liberals to set spring election, lower voter registration age
Attorney General Yasir Naqvi reiterates Liberals' plan to move the election date up to June from October among a handful of other measures to "modernize" elections. ...
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Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, October 19. ...