The announcement includes $500M for Yonge-Bloor station expansion, and $585M for SmartTrack stations. ...
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Government rolls out changes to Ontario Energy Board, including up to $400K in compensation for top job
The government pitched the changes as part of its effort to reduce costs and improve governance. ...
All the promises provincial ministers made in AMO’s 2019 bear pit
While many ministers remained tight-lipped on the province's plans, some made specific promises to do with regulations, funding, the environment and more. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Monday, August 26. ...
Ford hints at abandoning carbon backstop lawsuit, shifts to softer tone
The premier articulated a gentler approach on several recent policies. ...
Premier stays tight-lipped on secrecy surrounding mandate letters
Ford cited cabinet confidentiality and a court battle as reasons why he couldn't discuss the matter. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, August 22. ...
Government sets average high school class size for fall at 22.5 students, plan to increase to 28 still remains
The government’s announcement created some confusion. ...
In Brief: The Nanticoke implosion, the premier’s Orillia pit stop, and Kathleen Wynne on sex ed
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
A rundown of the 11 ‘inappropriate’ services to be no longer funded by OHIP
Ontario's Appropriateness Working Group released its list of procedures considered out-of-date, to be tweaked or cut from provincial OHIP funding. ...
Funding Portal: Who got funded — Week of August 12
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, August 22. ...
Government chooses to battle information and privacy commissioner in court over mandate letters
The government refused to comply with an IPC order to disclose the key documents. ...
AMO 2019: Municipalities ‘very receptive’ to greater naloxone access, presenters say
Asked whether he got any pushback to naloxone from municipalities, Adapt Pharma general manager David Renwick said there was “absolutely none” ...
Ford government launches new health and physical education curriculum
The curriculum pushes back teaching of gender identity and includes content on consent, opioids and cannabis. Parents will be able to remove their children from the sex-ed classes. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, August 21. ...
AMO 2019: Municipalities grill ministers in the ‘bear pit’
Representatives asked questions on housing legislation, health care and potential amalgamation, among other issues. ...
Conservation authorities push back against government move to limit their scope
Conservation Ontario said the latest move by the government blindsided them, with the government pointing to a regulatory notice earlier in the year. ...
AMO 2019: An exclusive interview with Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark
Clark said despite downloading public health and child-care costs to municipalities, many of the government's changes have been "well-received." ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Tuesday, August 20. ...
AMO 2019: Christine Elliott promises expert-led consultation in 2020, pushes back on fears of privatization
The health minister took questions from the crowd, saying the province had no plans to privatize land ambulance services. ...
Liberal leadership hopeful Coteau pledges ‘New Deal’ for cities, including charter city status
Coteau's policy plank came out just before the annual AMO conference. ...
In Brief: Bethlenfalvy rocks out to the Beatles, an ‘Ontario News Now’ parody, former Ford staffer announces new gig
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
AMO 2019: Ford touts investments after announcing municipal cuts to go ahead in 2020
Premier Ford outlined funding cuts to public health and child care that will be phased in. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Monday, August 19. ...
Milloy: How the premier can reform patronage
The premier can instil greater confidence in the appointments process by providing more transparency and detail, columnist John Milloy writes. ...
6 in 10 Ontarians feel the government is on the wrong track, says poll
Sixty-five per cent of Ontarians disapproved of Premier Doug Ford. ...
Todd Smith and federal minister weigh in on taxable income question of autism ‘childhood budgets’
The national revenue minister reaffirmed the tax-free status of the funding under the current autism program. ...
Who’s lobbying for whom
A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...
AMO 2019: Should Toronto rejoin AMO? Council members — and mayors across the province — disagree
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. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Friday, August 16. ...
Finance minister says Ontario is prepared for a recession after financial watchdog casts doubt
The Dow Jones closed 808 points down Wednesday after a yield curve inversion, which has preceded every recession since 1957. ...
President of the elementary teachers’ union says the Ford government has ‘woken up a sleeping giant’
On teacher contract talks, Sam Hammond said the union is "preparing for every eventuality." ...
Funding Portal: Who got funded — Week of August 5
Each week, the Funding Portal crunches the numbers on who got funding from where. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Thursday, August 15. ...
MPP Mitzie Hunter joins Liberal leadership race
The Liberal MPP said her vision is rooted in “affordability and opportunity." ...
Environmental advocates sound alarm on government’s proposal for wolf and coyote hunting
The PC government has revived parts of the previous Liberal government's plan on wolves and coyotes that was shelved following a public backlash. ...
AMO 2019: Municipalities looking to address public health, development charges and more ahead of conference
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley took a different view than most officials, calling AMO a "toothless tiger" municipalities are better off without. ...
People on the move: deputy minister shakeup
A roundup of people changing government and political roles. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Wednesday, August 14. ...
Ontario government to launch consultations on regulating ABA providers
Autism advocates say they're encouraged by the news, but that it's "long overdue." ...
Premier’s comments on missing CAMH patient highlight legal risks, says civil rights group
The premier directly commented on Zhebin Cong's potential legal proceedings on Friday. ...
Trudeau refuses to endorse handgun ban in Toronto, promises stronger gun control with next mandate
The prime minister stayed mum on the idea of a handgun ban Tuesday, while OLP leadership candidate Michael Coteau called for one in Toronto. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Monday, August 12. ...
Federal Liberals and provincial PCs get in war of words over legal aid funding
After Trudeau called out the provincial government in an afternoon announcement, the PCs quickly responded. ...
In brief: Security teams, highway widening and more types of wine
A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...
Liberal leadership candidate Steven Del Duca promises universal basic benefits, $15 minimum wage
The charter's details will be fleshed out after consulting with employers, unions and other stakeholders, Del Duca said. ...
Bruce Power reaches tentative agreement with union, averting potential labour stoppage
The deal still requires ratification from workers, who will vote on it in late August. ...
Your morning briefing
Your morning briefing for Monday, August 12. ...
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