The government said it is still consulting on the matter. ...
Category: Arts and Culture
Paid sick days legislation passes unanimously, marking latest reversal by PC government
Despite the unanimous support, opposition parties said it doesn't go far enough. ...
‘Arts are not efficiencies’: Publishing workers demand reversal of Ontario Arts Council cuts
"Arts programming should not be the work of only those who are economically privileged and can work for free," Canthius magazine board member Puneet Dutt said. ...
UN International Year of Indigenous Languages, Part 2: Language seen as the heart of Indigenous culture and tradition
Aylan Couchie, 43, has committed to learning Anishinaabemowin, the language of her ancestors. ...
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. ...
Cabinet minister says she is open to offering apology to former NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo
DiNovo, known as the 'radical reverend' who has laid claim to performing the first legalized same-sex marriage in Canada in 2001, wants an apology for the fallout. ...
Ticketmaster ‘at war’ with bots, but sees friendly fire in a bill to combat them
Ontario has pledged to get tough on digital scalpers with a new law that would ban ticket bots and cap the resale price of tickets at 50 per cent above their face value. ...
Province open to a new property tax class for arts and culture groups
The government is inviting the Toronto to add more nuance to its property tax code. ...
Happening: Wynne pledges additional $50 million for the arts
Funding to the Ontario Arts Council will hit $80 million a year by 2020-21. ...
Happening: More cash for Massey Hall makeover
Ontario is doling out an additional $4 million to revitalize the legendary music venue in Toronto. ...