Queen's Park

• Bill 124 retroactive pay costs Ontario government nearly $1B

  In a new report, Ontario's Financial Accountability Officer said the cost of retroactive payments to nurses would be approximately $900 million.

  Health

  May 31
  
• Ontario Health Coalition holds ‘community-run referendum’ against privatization of health care

  The results of the vote will be tallied this weekend and presented to Queen's Park on Monday.

  Health

  May 26
  
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• Niagara Region on province’s list for potential dissolution following review

  The mayor of Niagara Falls supports a provincial review that could break-up of Niagara Region. 'It's a matter of not just saving money, but too many cooks in the kitchen.'

  Politics

  May 25
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• ‘Bring it on’: Ontario Premier Doug Ford targets Bonnie Crombie over leadership bid

  Doug Ford said he's happy to take on Bonnie Crombie, but criticized her decision to stay on as mayor of Mississauga while running for the leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party.

  Politics

  May 24
• Ford government to dissolve Peel Region by 2025

  The government said five-member “transition board” will be appointed in 2023 to oversee an “amicable and fair dissolution" of Peel Region

  Politics

  May 18
• Doug Ford in favour of making Mississauga and Brampton stand-alone cities

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he has 'always been for an independent Mississauga,' suggesting that he is ready to split up Peel Region.

  Politics

  May 15
• Garrett’s Legacy Act could become Ontario law by fall 2023

  Garrett Mills was 15 in May 2017 when an unsecured mobile soccer net came down on him. He died instantly. Legislation in his name to prevent similar incidents could soon be passed.

  Canada

  May 11
• Minden, Ont. residents ask minister to impose 1-year moratorium on ER closure

  A petition with more than 17,100 signatures was brought to the Ontario legislature on Wednesday to fight the June 1 planned closure of the ER in Minden.

  Health

  May 10
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• Ontario Liberal leadership hopefuls gearing up campaigns

  Nate Erskine-Smith, who currently serves as the Member of Parliament for Beaches—East York, was the first to officially launch his leadership campaign.

  Politics

  May 9
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• Toronto road closures for King Charles III coronation celebrations

  The closures are to accommodate coronation events organized by the Ontario government to celebrate King Charles III.

  Traffic

  May 6