Unifor ‘confident’ about saving GM jobs in Oshawa
“I am much more confident today than I was a month ago that, together, we will find a resolution,” said Unifor president Jerry Dias in a news release. Continue reading
Dairy farmers, supply managed sectors to get $3.9B in compensation for CETA, CPTPP – but not NAFTA
Dairy farmers and others hit by recent trade deals are getting $3.9 billion in compensation for lost market share. Continue reading
‘Let her speak’: Conservatives drown out Bill Morneau while he delivers budget
As Morneau rose in the House to deliver the budget, members on the Opposition benches loudly clapped and chanted “Let her speak, let her speak,” almost entirely drowning out the finance minister’s voice. Continue reading
Ontario government boosts grant funding to bolster sexual violence programs on university, college campuses
Schools will also be required to review their sexual violence policies and form task forces to address the issue by September. Continue reading
Ontario announces stricter consumer protections that do ‘not apply’ to 325K hydro customers
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approved new, stricter consumer protections that do “not apply” to more than 325,000 hydro customers in the province. Continue reading
Federal budget 2019: $1B border strategy promises to get tough on irregular asylum seekers
A plan costing $1.18 billion over five years is promised in the 2019 federal budget to beef up border security Continue reading
Lin scores 20 points, Lowry reinjures ankle and Raptors rout Knicks 128-92
Eight Raptors scored in double figures on Monday night as Toronto defeated the New York Knicks at Scotiabank Arena. Continue reading
Union head praises Blue Jays for raising minor league pay by half
Union head Tony Clark lauded the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for giving minor league players a 50 per cent raise, and he hopes other clubs do the same. Continue reading
Official accused of leaking secrets about $700M naval contract faces October hearing
A preliminary hearing is set for October in the case of a public servant accused of leaking cabinet secrets about a $700-million naval contract. Continue reading
Veld 2019: Cardi B, Skrillex, Tiesto to play Toronto-area festival
Toronto’s biggest EDM festival takes place from Aug. 3-4 at Downsview Park. Continue reading
Appeal court of Ontario overturns harassment ruling for RCMP sergeant
The court says the ruling was overturned because the judge made several legal and factual errors. Continue reading
Who are the winners and losers in the 2019 federal budget? Here’s what you need to know
Budget 2019 offers a mixed bag of both benefits and negative consequences for Canadians across a wide range of backgrounds. Here are some of the winners and losers. Continue reading
Ontario college, university students plan walkouts to protest government funding changes
The Progressive Conservative government eliminated free tuition for low-income students in January while imposing a 10 per cent across-the-board tuition fee cut. Continue reading
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TDSB memo says increased class sizes could lead to loss of 800 high school teaching jobs
On Friday, the PC government announced it would increase class sizes in an effort to cut costs, but said it would not result in any job losses. Continue reading
Federal budget makes it easier for working seniors to keep more of their money
The new rules will make it easier for seniors to work and keep more of their benefits. The budget also proposes automatic enrollment in the Canada Pension Plan, Continue reading
Alberta’s 2019 election underway as Premier Notley drops the writ
The Alberta provincial election will take place on Tuesday, April 16. Continue reading
Liberals’ 2019 budget includes billions for seniors, jobs and first-time home buyers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is projecting a $19.8-billion deficit for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Continue reading
‘Everything he said to me was a lie’: Duped Canadian women go after alleged con man
Marcel Andre Vautour’s suspected victims say he targets busy career women between the ages of 45 and 50, leaving a trail of broken hearts and empty bank accounts across the country. Continue reading
‘I have no regrets’: What it’s like to be estranged from family
One expert said the belief that “blood is thicker than water” is often normalized in society and cultures. Continue reading
Canadians can pay off their mobile phones, but their bills might not drop. Here’s why
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
The ‘device subsidy” is a part of your mobile phone bill that pays for the device. When you pay it off, it might still appear there. Continue reading
Unifor ‘confident’ about saving GM jobs in Oshawa
“I am much more confident today than I was a month ago that, together, we will find a resolution,” said Unifor president Jerry Dias in a news release. Continue reading
Dairy farmers, supply managed sectors to get $3.9B in compensation for CETA, CPTPP – but not NAFTA
Dairy farmers and others hit by recent trade deals are getting $3.9 billion in compensation for lost market share. Continue reading
Ontario government boosts grant funding to bolster sexual violence programs on university, college campuses
Schools will also be required to review their sexual violence policies and form task forces to address the issue by September. Continue reading
Ontario announces stricter consumer protections that do ‘not apply’ to 325K hydro customers
The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approved new, stricter consumer protections that do “not apply” to more than 325,000 hydro customers in the province. Continue reading
Lin scores 20 points, Lowry reinjures ankle and Raptors rout Knicks 128-92
Eight Raptors scored in double figures on Monday night as Toronto defeated the New York Knicks at Scotiabank Arena. Continue reading
Union head praises Blue Jays for raising minor league pay by half
Union head Tony Clark lauded the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for giving minor league players a 50 per cent raise, and he hopes other clubs do the same. Continue reading
Ajax mayor rides bus for Durham Region Transit project
Shaun Collier has been checking out a new area and a new route on each trip. Continue reading
Veld 2019: Cardi B, Skrillex, Tiesto to play Toronto-area festival
Toronto’s biggest EDM festival takes place from Aug. 3-4 at Downsview Park. Continue reading
Appeal court of Ontario overturns harassment ruling for RCMP sergeant
The court says the ruling was overturned because the judge made several legal and factual errors. Continue reading
Ontario college, university students plan walkouts to protest government funding changes
The Progressive Conservative government eliminated free tuition for low-income students in January while imposing a 10 per cent across-the-board tuition fee cut. Continue reading
TDSB memo says increased class sizes could lead to loss of 800 high school teaching jobs
On Friday, the PC government announced it would increase class sizes in an effort to cut costs, but said it would not result in any job losses. Continue reading
Ontario government to centralize procurement, estimated to save $1B a year in 5 years
Treasury Board President Peter Bethlenfalvy says there is currently too much duplication and fragmentation in the way government ministries, as well as schools and hospitals, buy goods and services. Continue reading
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Former PM Brian Mulroney apologizes for referring to Ontario MPP as a ‘little girl’
MPP Amanda Simard said the comments belong to another era and have no place in a respectful and egalitarian society. Continue reading
Randy Hillier speaks out, alleging ‘outrageous demands,’ ‘violation of the law’ against Ford government
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
In Monday’s statement, Hillier alleges tensions were rising in the PC caucus well before the Feb. 20 incident that got him suspended. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Sunday, March 17, 2019
NORTH BAY, Ont. – Jason Robertson secured himself the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the Ontario Hockey League’s top scorer on Sunday with a three-point outing. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Saturday, March 16, 2019
BARRIE, Ont. – Jason Robertson is on the verge of capturing the Ontario Hockey League scoring title after his latest performance. Continue reading
Last-place Ottawa Senators upset provincial rival Toronto Maple Leafs
Magnus Paajarvi scored two goals to lead the last-place Ottawa Senators to a 6-2 win over the slumping Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Continue reading
Calls for reform after Ontario migrant workers claim they worked in terrible conditions
They allege they were made to work 12- and 14-hour days and forced to live in squalid conditions. A group of 20 was assigned to one small home, with up to eight people sharing one bedroom. Continue reading
OHL Roundup: Friday, March 15, 2019
SARNIA, Ont. – The playoff picture is set in the Ontario Hockey League. Continue reading
Merging of environment commissioner, auditor general offices causes 5 to lose jobs
Five people are losing their jobs as a result of the government’s decision to merge the office with that of the province’s auditor general. Continue reading
Randy Hillier permanently kicked out of Ontario PC caucus
Doug Ford has decided to officially expel Randy Hillier from the Ontario PC Caucus. Continue reading
Body of Kitchener man found in Oshawa, death ruled a homicide
Wellington County OPP say that the body of Jason John Brown was found in Oshawa on Wednesday and that his death is being investigated as a homicide. Continue reading
Missing fisherman found dead months later on Lake Scugog
Durham police locate a body believed to be a fisherman who went missing in October on Lake Scugog. Continue reading
Security intensifies across GTA following deadly New Zealand attacks
Police officers across the GTA said increased patrols will be enforced at mosques in their regions. Continue reading
Ontario announces revamped sex-ed curriculum, increase in class sizes for high school
The province has released the broad lines of the new sex-ed curriculum in an announcement that also lays out its plans for other aspects of the education sector, including class sizes and teacher hiring. Continue reading
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