JOLT, a program that provides micro-seed funding to tech startups, is shutting down investment operations and will essentially become a portfolio manager of its existing investments. ...
Daily Archives: March 25, 2015
Happening: U of T president seeks binding arbitration
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Concerns of favouritism raised after retroactive provision scrubbed from nuisance-lawsuit bill
The NDP says it plans to challenge the amended timeline, which would exempt lawsuits launched by Resolute Forest Products and the premier herself, when the bill reaches committee. ...
Heard: Health minister planning national pharmacare conference
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Sousa shrugs off report on government spending surge, defends Liberal record
Finance Minister says the government's compensation spending in recent years beats that seen in all other Canadian jurisdictions, including Ottawa, as well as the private sector. ...
Hoskins says family health team restrictions will help under-served areas
The OMA says team-based practice is how medical students are trained in family practice and that limiting new teams to rural and northern areas could drive physicians out of the province. ...
Seen: Competition Bureau approves Postmedia purchase of Sun Media
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No fracking going on, but no moratorium coming either, Mauro says
The NDP’s Peter Tabuns introduces a bill to ban fracking in Ontario, a measure already in place in other provinces, while natural resources minister says review will determine next steps. ...
Government helps businesses create more music with $14 million in funding
Ontario Music Fund gives out $14 million in grants to music-related businesses, which the government says generate more than $429 million every year. ...
Heard: Salt, stone help Port of Toronto hit eight-year high for cargo imports
Thanks to increases in salt, stone and other building materials, the Port of Toronto took in more than two million tonnes of cargo from around the world last year. ...
What was asked in question period
What was asked in Question Period on March 25, 2015. ...
Happening: Province to bankroll 20 projects for GTA youth
As part of its Youth Opportunities Fund, the government will finance 20 projects to help youth facing multiple economic and social barriers in the GTA. ...
Seen: TVO partners with DHX to develop series based on Hawking books
The planned series tells the story of 11-year-olds George Greenby and Annie Bellis, who have a science tutor named Cosmos, an artificial intelligence app that can instantly transport them anywhere in the universe. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, March 25. ...
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