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Peter Tabuns has been elected interim leader of the NDP after a lengthy meeting last night. But the debate wasn't over his leadership. We have <a href="https://www.qpbriefing.com/2022/06/28/peter-tabuns-elected-as-ontario-ndp-interim-leader/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">all the details</a>.
A Mainstreet poll found that leaders didn't do enough to distinguish themselves for Ontarians who didn't vote — and there were a <a href="https://www.qpbriefing.com/2022/06/28/ontarios-non-voters-felt-candidates-were-all-the-same-poll-finds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lot of them</a>.
The Toronto Star and Narwhal (Starwhal?) get their hands on <a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/06/29/highway-413-route-threatens-11-at-risk-species-provincial-government-documents-reveal.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">provincial government documents</a> that say Highway 413 threatens 11 species, raising questions about whether the feds will allow the province to run the project.
In case you missed it:
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<li class="entry-title"><a href="http://send.qpbriefing.com/t?r=34&amp;c=131849&amp;l=5&amp;ctl=1088C2:6C74F647CA5C2680A8B18A83A9E30B8D103F5B7069ECCB07&amp;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" data-ogsc="">SIU probe into toddler's shooting death by OPP is at 579 days and counting</a></li>
<li class="entry-title"><a href="http://send.qpbriefing.com/t?r=34&amp;c=131849&amp;l=5&amp;ctl=1088C3:6C74F647CA5C2680A8B18A83A9E30B8D103F5B7069ECCB07&amp;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3" data-ogsc="">'We will go bankrupt': Calls for more provincial aid for small, non-profit long-term care homes</a></li>
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In other news
An inquest jury urged Ontario to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic, the Globe and Mail <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-intimate-partner-violence-should-be-declared-epidemic-by-ontario/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>. Advocates want action now, the Star <a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/2022/06/28/we-are-not-going-to-wait-forever-advocates-say-urgent-action-needed-after-landmark-inquest-results-in-86-recommendations-to-curb-intimate-partner-violence.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>.
The CRA would like this destitute ODSP recipient's CERB money back, the Star <a href="https://www.thestar.com/business/2022/06/29/this-odsp-recipient-qualified-for-cerb-now-the-cra-wants-it-back.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>.
Experts say Ontario is absolutely not going to hit its housing targets, the Windsor Star <a href="https://windsorstar.com/news/reaching-ontario-housing-targets-not-going-to-happen-experts-warn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>.
Premier Doug Ford's office would like his realtor to stop using his picture in ads, the Star <a href="https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2022/06/28/doug-fords-real-estate-agent-told-to-stop-using-his-name-in-ads-selling-his-house.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>.
A Western University team says they've uncovered the cause of long COVID, CTV <a href="https://london.ctvnews.ca/lung-imaging-technology-reveals-cause-of-long-covid-symptoms-ontario-study-1.5966717" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>.
The Narwhal delves into the tension between the Ford government's housing demands and some southern Ontario cities who <a href="https://thenarwhal.ca/southern-ontario-housing-farmland/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">don't want to sprawl</a>.
Environmental, Indigenous and parent groups have been cleared to join in a climate case against the Ford government, the National Observer <a href="https://ca.news.yahoo.com/environmental-indigenous-parent-groups-join-205229566.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is trying to close an online betting loophole, Yahoo <a href="https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/double-dipping-ontario-crown-agency-looks-into-online-betting-loophole-170012036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>.
Green Leader Mike Schreiner promises his swearing-in wasn't as lonely as it looked.
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Humbled to be sworn in today as MPP for Guelph surrounded by my family and friends. Thank you to everyone who helped get me here. <a href="https://t.co/NLGvUjZwoh">pic.twitter.com/NLGvUjZwoh</a>
&mdash; Mike Schreiner (@MikeSchreiner) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeSchreiner/status/1541923126468026368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The Wiarton Echo profiles re-elected Agriculture Minister <a href="https://www.wiartonecho.com/news/local-news/thompson-continues-as-minister-of-agriculture-in-new-ford-cabinet-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lisa Thompson</a>.
A court threw out a challenge over Ontario’s proclamation of Tamil Genocide Education Week, the Star <a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/06/28/ontario-judge-upholds-tamil-genocide-education-week-in-battle-over-who-gets-to-write-the-history-of-the-war.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>.
Ontario now has 67 confirmed cases of monkeypox, the Toronto Sun <a href="https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/ontarios-monkeypox-case-count-rises" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>.
Convoy organizer Tamara Lich will appear in court Wednesday after her arrest, the Star <a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/06/28/freedom-convoy-organizer-tamara-lich-will-be-returned-to-ottawa-to-appear-in-court-following-new-arrest-police-confirm.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>.
The Star talks to convoy fans about their <a href="https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2022/06/28/freedom-protesters-are-angry-and-returning-to-ottawa-for-canada-day-heres-what-they-have-to-say.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">July 1 plans</a> in Ottawa.
Ontario New Democrats and Liberals aren't the only ones searching for a new leader. The federal Greens will pick one in November, CP <a href="https://www.thestar.com/politics/2022/06/28/federal-green-party-launches-leadership-race-will-pick-new-leader-in-november.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reports</a>.
In the opinion pages:
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<li>Geriatrician Dr. Samir Sinha calls for a "transformation" in <a href="https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2022/06/28/to-fix-long-term-care-we-dont-need-more-beds-we-need-a-transformation.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">long-term care</a>.</li>
<li>Matt Gurney interprets what Sylvia Jones, a "quietly competent, low-drama minister," <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/what-fords-choice-of-health-minister-says-about-the-next-four-years" target="_blank" rel="noopener">means for health</a>.</li>
<li>Peter Cowley wants to see Ontario follow B.C.'s lead on Black <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-when-it-comes-to-black-student-achievement-ontario-can-learn-from-bcs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">student achievement</a>.</li>
<li>Brian Lilley doesn't like that a convoy leader was arrested on bail breach while <a href="https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-tamara-lich-nabbed-for-breach-of-bail-while-repeat-violent-offenders-use-revolving-door-of-court-system" target="_blank" rel="noopener">others walk free</a>.</li>
<li>John Michael McGrath is frustrated at Toronto's slow pace on good <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/toronto-is-poised-to-take-on-the-housing-crisis-in-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">housing ideas</a>.</li>
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