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Seen: Tony Clement reportedly to announce federal Conservative leadership bid

Queen's Park alumni Tony Clement is hoping to lead the federal Conservative party. The Conservative MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka is expected to make the announcement on Tuesday, the Globe and Mail reports, although the ...

Heard: Ontario lost manufacturing jobs, yet unemployement rate dropped in June: StatsCan

Ontario lost 4,200 jobs last month, even as the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 6.4 per cent, according to Statistics Canada. Higher job losses in manufacturing were offset by gains in the service sector. Financ ...

Happening: Province wants feedback to better intercity bus routes

Ontario will be rolling out consultations for better bus networks to connect communities throughout the province. Announced by the Ministry of Transportation on Friday, the government will seek input from the public t ...

Liberal Caucus Services Bureau admits ‘perennial candidate’ dig at NDP nominee was ‘inappropriate’

Deputy NDP leader Jagmeet Singh filed a complaint. ...

Ontario should conduct study on use-of-force: mental health association

CMHA wants the government to find out what it would cost to have a mental health worker on scene with police when dealing with a person in crisis. ...

After $1,400-a-plate fundraiser, Sousa touts ‘open dialogue’ on conflict-of-interest rules

Finance Minister defends dining with 'a small gathering' of stakeholders, insisting there was no impact on policy changes. ...

Purchase: Brexit, political uncertainty and Queen’s Park

Columnist Bryne Purchase can see how Brexit-like discontent in Ontario could arise centred around political fundraising, subsidies to favoured companies and also the sale of Hydro One. ...

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