The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says it's concerned the government might expand a measure that makes it easier for some workers to unionize. ...
Category: Seen, Heard, Happening
Happening: Francophone Affairs becomes stand-alone ministry
The change follows a move to make women's issues and seniors' affairs into full-fledged ministries. ...
Heard: Public education campaign needed for legal pot, health minister says
Physicians have warned that marijuana use can be harmful to young people's developing brains. ...
Seen: Federal Conservatives, but no MPPs, came out for PC fundraising dinner
MPPs aren't allowed to attend fundraisers under the Ontarios's new political financing law. ...
Happening: Attorney General okays hate-crime charges against Mississauga man
Police said the charge is the result of a lengthy investigation into numerous incidents. ...
Heard: On the hunt for Ontario’s first-ever chief scientist
The scientist-in-chief would helm the nerve centre behind evidence-based decision-making and "strategic research." ...
Heard: More CanLit to enter Ontario classrooms
Teachers tired of Macbeth may be able to opt for Michael Ondaatje instead. ...
Seen: Energy minister fires back at Brown over column
Brown's guest column in the Toronto Sun took shots at the Grits' handling of the electricity file, and vowed to "freeze" new energy contracts for excess power. ...
Heard: Brown says he’ll allow appeal of contentious nomination vote
Whether the appeal will stand is another question. ...
Heard: The last word on L’affair Giant Rubber Duck?
“I am so pleased that people were able to have fun,” said Premier Wynne when asked about the Giant Rubber Duck. ...