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Marchese’s Bill 20 defeated in committee

Tories vote against Rosario Marchese's bill to remove OMB oversight from City of Toronto as Liberal MPPs abstain. ...

Pickering poised for significant growth

Province approves Seaton development, which will add 70,000 residents to GTA municipality - although don't expect overnight expansion from a plan that already is more than 40 years in the making. ...

Lysyk calls OLG modernization plans ‘overly optimistic’

The auditor general’s report on the modernization of Ontario Lottery and Gaming says the plan will bring in about 60 per cent less money than initially expected. ...

Homebuilders support OMB oversight of city hall

During the second day of hearings on bill 20, developers and architects say they want to keep the Ontario Municipal Board as a counterweight to local politics. ...

Heard: CUPE fights Sarnia daycare closing plans

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Prue facing legal bill after losing a case before OMB

"The developer is trying to sue me for $10,000 for a one-day hearing because I wanted to make sure the environment was protected," NDP MPP says, although developer says the bill is closer to $5,000. ...

Wood, concrete industries duel over midrise building regs

Changes to the building code could allow wood-frame buildings up to six storeys, but Ontario's rules may be more stringent than the coming national code. ...

Seen: Habitat for Humanity merges Toronto area affiliates

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Kathleen Wynne’s strategy: boosting cabinet bench strength

Premier Kathleen Wynne said Tuesday the changes to her Cabinet have promoted the right woman and brought in the right men for the job. ...

Public to Ontario Place: Keep it simple

The plans to landscape and revitalize Toronto's lakefront park have been recast with public input in mind — and the public says don't try and do too much. ...

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