The former environment commissioner also warned about the potential for corruption. ...
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Ontario shows job growth alongside easing of public health restrictions
The province added almost 400,000 jobs, but is still down close to 800,000 since the start of the pandemic. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Government unveils massive omnibus bill, proposes changes to environmental assessments and community benefits
The legislation was framed as a COVID-19 recovery response. ...
Your COVID-19 Roundup: A lot of cold air
The premier weighed in on air conditioning in long-term care homes and wearing masks. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: The mushroom outbreak
What was asked and answered in question period on July 7, 2020. ...
Government gets ready for one more big legislative push in summer sitting
An omnibus bill could arrive as soon as tomorrow. ...
Crown attorneys seek injunction to halt courts from reopening, citing safety concerns
The Ministry of the Attorney General defended the health and safety approach. ...
COVID-19 Roundup: The premier hints at what stage three will look like
The government also announced new online workplace safety courses. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
$150M funding announcement highlights requests for more money from Ottawa, Queen’s Park
Premier Doug Ford used the announcement to appeal to the federal government for more flexibility in pandemic funding. ...
COVID-19 Roundup: Blue Jays are back in flight
The premier also commented on migrant workers and the unavailable contact tracing app. ...
COVID-19 roundup: Ontario parks made free for Canada Day
The premier also expressed openness to streaming court proceedings beyond the pandemic. ...
Toronto and Peel take lead on mandating masks, despite provincial reluctance
If passed, masks would be mandatory in indoor sites as early as July 6. ...
ICI freeze gets mixed reaction from industrial and commercial ratepayers
The manufacturing sector was pleased by the move. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Limited options and tough decisions characterize possible cabinet shuffle, PC insiders say
But a cabinet shuffle may wait until August or later, sources said. ...
Minister faces key decision on conserving endangered species, environmentalists say
A small bird on Sauble Beach could the piping plover in the coal mine. ...
Your question period briefing: The accountability session
What was asked and answered in question period on Tuesday, June 23. ...
Toronto and Peel to enter stage two on Wednesday
But coronavirus public health restrictions won't be eased for Windsor-Essex just yet. ...
Government proposes new parameters for bottled water extraction
Companies would be required to have a willing host agreement with municipalities for large new projects. ...
Ontario launches two new tech tools to aid reporting, contact tracing
The premier suggested it's a sign of the province turning the corner. ...
Lack of political will, provincial legislation and oversight are barriers to defunding the police, experts say
Structural barriers like the Police Services Act make significant changes daunting, advocates say. ...
COVID-19 Roundup: Ontario sees improving testing numbers
Premier Doug Ford also encouraged Ontarians to shop locally as phase two kicked off in many regions. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Transit officials and province recommend facial masks
The TTC board will vote on making the suggestion mandatory. ...
COVID-19 Roundup: Education minister tests negative after coronavirus contact
The premier and health minister are also getting tested. ...
In Brief: Toronto Police Chief to step down, Peel School Board faces damning report
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Ontario employment went down as Canada saw an unexpected increase
Classification challenges add some uncertainty to the monthly numbers, say experts. ...
30 worst long-term care homes account for almost half of Ontario’s coronavirus deaths
Despite this, the government refuses to disclose its "red list" of high-risk homes. ...
Government considers social bubbles as it plans for stage two
Social pods considerations will have to be balanced against contact tracing needs, said Health Minister Christine Elliott. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: The quiet premier
What was asked and answered in question period on Tuesday, June 2. ...
Government announces big change in time-of-use energy pricing
It's end times for a Liberal-era policy that the premier disdained. ...
Government unveils new, broader testing plan in bid to turn corner on numbers
Health officials unveiled a multi-month testing blueprint. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Ontario’s worst-hit long-term care home had track record of inspection failures, documents show
Orchard Villa, with over 70 fatalities, was repeatedly the subject of findings from long-term care inspectors. ...
Your Question Period Briefing: Fullerton tilt
What was asked and answered in question period on Wednesday, May 27. ...
Legislature sees breakdown in pandemic cross-party unity
Opposition parties object to the proposed terms of the summer sitting. ...
The find-and-fix approach: Your COVID-19 roundup
And the Liberals urged the government to fund the city cash crunch. ...
Ontario months away from serological testing, seen as key tool to understand the virus
The blood tests can determine whether patients had the coronavirus in the past. ...
Tarion quietly names six new board members, four with real estate industry ties
Former PC MPP Peter Shurman was also named to the board following a damning auditor general's report. ...
Your question period briefing: The green-eyed monster
Your roundup of what was asked and answered in question period. ...
Government announces long-term care commission despite calls for public inquiry
Various stakeholders argued that without the transparency of a public inquiry the credibility of the review would be in question. ...
Government reported incorrect coronavirus numbers: Your daily COVID-19 round-up
Also, the premier shared his family's cherry cheesecake recipe. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
New, renewed and amended registrations for May 8–15. ...
OPSEU calls for sweeping changes at LTCs: Your daily round-up
And while the government touted more testing capacity, critics said it's not enough. ...
Government loses wind turbine case, court cites litany of ministerial missteps
The damning ruling restores the 29-turbine Nation Rise project that was cancelled at the last minute, ostensibly due to bat concerns. ...
Feds must come to table on transit, premier says: Your COVID-19 daily roundup
And golfers could receive some good news tomorrow. ...
Premier announces Stage 1 details to lift public health measures coming soon
Independent MPP Randy Hillier also made the case against extending the state of emergency. ...
First pandemic question period set for Tuesday
Demands for public inquiries will be top of mind. ...
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