John Yakabuski

• Ontario adviser reports on flood mitigation; Ford government doesn’t commit to funds

  Doug McNeil, a former Manitoba deputy minister who also held senior positions at the Manitoba Floodway Authority, was appointed after several areas of Ontario experienced high water this spring.

  Environment

  Nov 28, 2019
  
• Ontario government appoints special adviser on Ottawa river flooding

  The province has appointed former Manitoba deputy minister Doug McNeil to recommend ways Ontario can reduce the impacts of flooding and help communities deal with them.

  Weather

  Jul 18, 2019
  
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• Uploading TTC to provincial government would benefit Toronto, Doug Ford says

  Doug Ford says his government will deliver on its pledge to create a regional transportation system, but will first consult with Toronto and other municipalities in the area.

  Politics

  Aug 15, 2018
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• Ontario government names new chair of transit agency Metrolinx

  Donald Wright, the chair of Cinaport Capital Inc. and former chair of Via Rail, has been chosen to succeed Robert Prichard, who resigned last month.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2018
• Rising hydro costs only an ‘urgent issue’ for Ontario premier after byelection loss: MPPs

  Progressive Conservative and New Democratic politicians say an "embarrassing" byelection loss is the only reason Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne admitted that the rising cost of hydro across the province is an “urgent issue” for the Liberal government.

  Politics

  Sep 8, 2016