The Ford government is promising to close a loophole that allows nurse practitioners in Ontario to charge patients fees for services despite the province’s commitment […]
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‘I’m not going to be bullied’: Tensions rise between Doug Ford, Whitby mayor over new hospital
There were strong words this week from Premier Doug Ford criticizing Whitby’s mayor, Elizabeth Roy, and questioning the legitimacy of the town’s community advocacy campaign […]
The Ford and Trudeau governments are fighting about housing. What’s at stake?
As politicians duke it out over the terms of federal housing money in Ontario, behind the scenes some are hoping a deal can be made. […]
Ontario Finance Minister expresses discomfort with size of deficit: ‘Higher than I would like’
Ontario’s finance minister says the province’s $9.8 billion deficit is higher than he “would like” but is still promising to balance the books while keeping […]
Solar eclipse: Group launches legal challenge over Niagara state of emergency
An Ontario advocacy group is trying to take Niagara Region to court after the local government declared a state of emergency ahead of Monday’s total […]
Work on bill to address municipal politician harassment ‘complex,’ minister says
Ontario is drafting a bill to address harassment by municipal politicians, but Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra said Friday it is proving […]
In historic move, Ontario will allow Indigenous languages to be spoken in legislature
When he rises inside Ontario’s legislature at the end of May, with his mother watching on, Sol Mamakwa will be able to pose a question […]
Ontario puts $1.3B toward building schools, child-care spaces
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 4, 2024 5:19 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Education Minister […]
Premier Ford says he only wants ‘Ontario students’ at medical schools
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he doesn’t want to see international students the taking places of local applicants at Ontario medical schools, claiming he wants […]
Highway signs asking Ontario drivers to telework during solar eclipse ‘not approved’
The Ford government has removed digital messaging along Ontario’s 400-series highways that encouraged drivers to consider working from home during next week’s solar eclipse. On […]