Author Archives: Jack Hauen

Representatives asked questions on housing legislation, health care and potential amalgamation, among other issues. ...

Clark said despite downloading public health and child-care costs to municipalities, many of the government's changes have been "well-received." ...

The health minister took questions from the crowd, saying the province had no plans to privatize land ambulance services. ...

Premier Ford outlined funding cuts to public health and child care that will be phased in. ...

Shelley Caroll said Toronto should return to AMO to push back against the province. But other councillors say AMO doesn't serve the city's needs. ...

The Dow Jones closed 808 points down Wednesday after a yield curve inversion, which has preceded every recession since 1957. ...

Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley took a different view than most officials, calling AMO a "toothless tiger" municipalities are better off without. ...

The prime minister stayed mum on the idea of a handgun ban Tuesday, while OLP leadership candidate Michael Coteau called for one in Toronto. ...

The charter's details will be fleshed out after consulting with employers, unions and other stakeholders, Del Duca said. ...

Green Leader Mike Schreiner outlined a series of reforms he would like to see the government implement. ...

Looking back at the fiscal year, Peter Weltman said he liked adding some "realism" to the Ford government's narrative about the Kathleen Wynne Liberals. ...

The stricter rules were introduced due to cannabis legalization, which Jones said "poses some unique, and frankly challenging risks for firefighters."  ...

The route will be elevated for portions, which the report says will reduce cost, but add to the disruption of neighbourhoods and the environment. ...

A group of 21 inmates at one prison wrote to the ombudsman's office, saying the mental health of Indigenous inmates was becoming an "ongoing crisis." ...

In his annual report, Dubé said the government "continues to research" the use of police body cameras, and other recommendations still not implemented. ...

In a new report, the business group says the province should consider online alcohol sales and lowering taxes for producers. ...

Opposition MPP Taras Natyshak said the actions of PC members were "ridiculous" and an "affront" to the role of the appointments review committee. ...

The premier's office said he was a victim of a "coordinated" attack from special interest groups hell-bent on inundating his phone line. ...