Metrolinx is seeking feedback from the public on what the GTHA's transit future should look like. On Monday, the provincial transportation agency opened up consultations for its 2017 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) ...
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Seen: OMA still tabulating outcome of doctors’ vote
Ontarians holding their breath for the results of Sunday's doctors vote will have to hold out a little longer. The Ontario Medical Association confirmed to QP Briefing that ballots are still being tabulated after doct ...
Seen: Cho pulling ahead in Scarborough, poll says
A poll commissioned by the Ontario Clean Air Alliance puts the Progressive Conservatives in a narrow lead in the upcoming Scarborough-Rouge River byelection — and suggests a majority of those voters also want the nearb ...
Seen: Ontario in touch with feds on alleged terror plot in Strathroy
Community Safety Minister David Orazietti said Thursday the Ontario government is in contact with the federal government on the situation in Strathroy, where last night RCMP officers said they "thwarted" an alleged ter ...
Seen: Black leaders talk policy at Queen’s Park
Black government leaders were at Queen's Park on Thursday to discuss policy issues that impact black Canadians. Minister Michael Coteau, responsible for Ontario's newly established Anti Racism Directorate, is co-chair ...
Seen: Digital Government holding ‘office hours’ at pub
The Digital Government Office is hosting "office hours" for the public with a meet-up at a pub near Queen's Park next week. The gathering will be at Wickson Social on Aug. 19. The plan is to host meet-ups monthly, and ...
Happening: Auto talks get underway with fate of Ontario car plants uncertain
General Motors and autoworkers union Unifor formally began their contract talks Wednesday, the opening salvo in negotiations that will determine the future of several Ontario manufacturing plants. "Our success in thes ...
Heard: Mr. Above Znoneofthe to run in Scarborough-Rouge River
Above Znoneofthe, formerly known as Sheldon Bergson, will put past differences aside and run for the None of the Above Party in the Scarborough-Rouge River byelection, QP Briefing has learned. According to None of the A ...
Seen: Ring of Fire mining company burned for ‘sexist promotion’
A mining company is getting attention for its YouTube video touting supposed benefits tied the Ring of Fire mining region – mostly because the clip stars two women in “cottage attire." KWG Resources put out the video ...
Seen: NDP candidate calls for civility after campaign HQ vandalized
Neethan Shan, the NDP's candidate for the Sept. 1 byelection in Scarborough-Rouge River, has issued a blanket call for civility after he said his campaign office was vandalized. Shan said Tuesday the local campaign ha ...