Hamilton public school board to lay off 99 high school teachers due to provincial funding cuts
In a statement, HWDSB chair Alex Johnstone said the cuts were the result of funding changes coming from the Ontario government. Continue reading
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Ontario considers scrapping front licence plates, final decisions have not been made
A spokesman for the premier says removing front licence plates will not be included in plans for redesigned commercial and regular plates that are expected to be detailed in the budget on Thursday. Continue reading
Free dental care for low-income seniors to be announced in Ontario budget
Senior government sources say anyone 65 and over in the province making under $19,300 – or $32,300 for couples – would qualify. Continue reading
Minimum wage hike more beneficial for workers than tax credit, says FAO
Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman says in a report today that the tax credit will benefit only 38 per cent of minimum wage workers since many already pay no provincial tax. Continue reading
Suspended MPP Randy Hillier hits back at Doug Ford government in letter, cites ‘childish grievances’
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Hillier was suspended in late February for allegedly directing the words “yada, yada, yada” at parents of children with autism who were watching debate over changes to the Ontario Autism Program. Continue reading
Londoners rally against announced changes to Ontario’s autism program
The changes, announced Wednesday, include giving funding for treatment directly to families instead of regional service providers. Continue reading
Environment watchdog says Ontario climate plan imposes carbon tax
Environmental Commissioner Dianne Saxe says the Progressive Conservative government’s plan to introduce standards on the province’s largest emitters puts a price on carbon. Continue reading
Ontario rejects federal government’s changes to passive investment income taxes
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s office has maintained the change was about ensuring wealthy people didn’t start tiny corporations just to get a better tax rate than people in the middle class. Continue reading
Lisa MacLeod advocates for mental-health support following comments in Patrick Brown book
She made the comments at the legislature after former Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown wrote about her mental health issues in his new tell-all book. Continue reading
Patrick Brown calls Lisa MacLeod ‘nasty,’ ‘angry,’ says members of PC Caucus ‘hated her’ in new book
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
In an advance copy shared with Global News, Brown unleashes on MacLeod saying, “When I think about Lisa MacLeod, I think about a person who is always angry. She was just angry with everything, with everyone and with her situation in life.” Continue reading