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A list of MPPs who aren’t running for re-election in 2018

So far, seven Grits, two NDPers and one Tory have declared they will retire from Ontario politics. ...

Government introduces legislation that responds to “Buy American” policies

The bill tabled Tuesday 'would give Ontario the flexibility to choose whether and how to respond to discriminatory procurement actions against U.S. states.' ...

Who is supporting who in the 2018 PC leadership race

We're tracking who's backing who so you don't have to. ...

Patrick Brown and Steve Paikin respond to respective allegations on social media

Brown and Paikin deny any wrongdoing. ...

Debt markets show approval for Fair Hydro Plan financing

High demand from markets resulted in lower borrowing costs for OPG. ...

Who’s lobbying for whom

A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...

Municipalities warned about rough road ahead for automated vehicles

Ontario municipalities have to consider lots of policy implications as the automated vehicle revolution accelerates, ROMA panel warns. ...

David Livingston found guilty on both charges in gas plants trial

Former McGuinty deputy chief of staff Laura Miller found not guilty on both counts. ...

A not-so-brief history of the gas plants trial saga

How did the gas plants trial get to this point? We lay out the history of the five-year saga. ...

Who’s lobbying for whom

A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...

Canadian universal pharmacare is ‘inevitable’ and Kathleen Wynne is its Tommy Douglas: Health minister

"I believe it's inevitable. I believe that it is coming. We're looking at the how, as opposed to the if," Eric Hoskins asserts. ...

Wynne year-ender: Ontario is on the right fiscal track, premier insists

The Premier says thanks to the FAO for its advice, but she'll pursue her own path. ...

Wynne year-ender: Premier open to updating freedom of information law

The Information and Privacy Commissioner called for a comprehensive review in 2016 and 2017 - 'Absolutely, I'd be open to that conversation,' the premier says. ...

We graded the holiday cards of Queen’s Park

The grades range from D+ to an A+. ...

In Brief: Weed delivery, auditor-general report expectations, and a hospital update for the modern age

A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...

Grassy Narrows leaders call for action on mercury treatment centre

An estimated 90 per cent of Grassy Narrows shows mercury poisoning symptoms. ...

In Brief: ‘Patrick Bland,’ the curious case of Mike Strange, no more mandatory high heels, and gender-neutral birth certificates

A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...

Who’s lobbying for whom

A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...

Hydro One says its rate application mischaracterizes its potential plans for prepaid meters

If Hydro One uses prepaid meter technology, it wouldn't cut customers off in the winter, a representative says. ...

In Brief: Avista approves sale to Hydro One, deadly soccer goals targeted with bill and a ridiculous ad hits the internet

A collection of briefs on the news of the day. ...

Closing arguments made in gas plants trial

Crown argues top McGuinty staffers went for "nuclear option." ...

FAO gives thumbs up to nuclear refurbishment, but outlines risks

The report cautions the government to be on the lookout for cost overruns. ...

Here’s why the Society of Energy Professionals is considering a name change

After a six-month rebranding exercise, Ontario's energy union unveiled a name change to members earlier this month. ...

Compensating college kids: $500 is too little, opposition says

NDP labour critic Peggy Sattler called for full tuition refunds for students who opt to restart their semester in January. ...

House passes back-to-work legislation for college faculty

The vote passed in a rare Sunday session, with the NDP in opposition. ...

Who’s lobbying for whom

A list of new, renewed and amended registrations with the Office of the Integrity Commissioner. ...

Here’s what Ontario officials are hoping to see from the National Housing Strategy

Housing stakeholders are looking forward to details in the much-anticipated strategy. ...

Judge rules that the gas plants trial goes on

One charge was reduced to a lesser offence in directed verdict ruling on Thursday. ...

Your morning briefing

Your morning roundup of news and agenda items for Wednesday, November 8. ...

Crown makes arguments to go ahead with gas plants trial

The judge in the case is expected to rule on Thursday after the Crown maintains two Liberal aides deleted emails and wiped government computers to ensure gas plants-related records weren't available to the public. ...

Ontario has almost paid off its really old hydro debt

Ontario's stranded hydro debt is almost old enough to go the LCBO, but it's almost paid down. ...

Crown drops one charge in gas plants trial, defence argues for acquittal on all counts

Court heard arguments from the defence for a directed verdict. ...

In Brief: PC candidate Rod Phillips, support for harm reduction in a public park, and the Sheppard subway resurfaces

The province is providing additional support to a harm reduction site in Toronto's Moss Park. Since August, harm reduction advocates and clinicians have administered drugs under supervision in a tent. Supporters say t ...