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Wynne’s letter to Canadian Sikh Association

Letter from Premier Kathleen Wynne to the Canadian Sikh Association outlining her government's decision not to change motorcycle helmet regulations to accommodate turban-wearing Sikhs. ...

Wynne tells AMO Queen’s Park will be a partner, admits ‘strains’

Premier Kathleen Wynne told AMO delegates Tuesday she'll work with municipalities as partners, but acknowledged a breakdown in process over liability and power-dam issues. ...

Reported Union-Pearson fare will be ‘gouging the commuter:’ DiNovo

NDP urban transit critic Cheri DiNovo is sounding alarm bells on the costs of tickets for the Metrolinx-owned Union Pearson Express. ...

Heard: Striking Bombardier workers present at TTC board meeting

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Heard: Sikh group ‘disappointed’ with Liberals over turban ban on motorcycles

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Federal funds powering fight against OPG nuclear-waste plan

Federal funding to help public participation in hearings about OPG's proposed nuclear waste site is helping groups prepare their cases against the project. ...

Happening: McCallion named honorary lifetime AMO member

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Heard: Five new judges appointed to Ontario Court of Justice

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Bombardier workers ratify new deal with GO Transit

Teamsters workers at Bombardier Canada ratify a new contract with GO Transit, including wage hikes and promises of new jobs, after 20 months of bargaining. ...