Toronto paramedics, councillors slam cuts by Ford government, call for reverse course
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Toronto paramedics, councillors slam cuts by Ford government, call for reverse course
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Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed
00:39 | June 11, 2026
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Toronto offering Valet Services for bikes during the World Cup
02:32 | June 9, 2026
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Federal government launches online public survey for Billy Bishop expansion proposal
02:09 | June 9, 2026
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‘Everyone’s going to be Kumbaya’: Ford on U.S.-Canada tensions as CUSMA review deadline looms
01:41 | June 9, 2026
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Canada banning social media for kids under 16
06:19 | June 9, 2026
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Parents, students fight to save downtown Toronto school
01:44 | June 8, 2026
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Toronto paramedics, councillors slam cuts by Ford government, call for reverse course
Description
May 17, 2019
CUPE 416 unit executive Mike Merriman, who represents Toronto's EMS workers and is a paramedic himself, as well as councillors Joe Cressy and Jim Karygiannis, slammed Premier Doug Ford on Friday for recently announced cuts to healthcare saying it would make it even more difficult for paramedics to do their jobs.
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Toronto paramedics, councillors slam cuts by Ford government, call for reverse course02:01 | May 17, 2019 -
Ontario, Alberta push for 3,300 km east-west oil pipeline01:54 | 3 hours ago -
This Week in Washington: U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Pause, Trump faces scrutiny over finances07:01 | July 3, 2026 -
Advocates say Ontario’s new air conditioning rules fall short of offering real heat relief01:54 | July 2, 2026 -
National design competition to restore 24 Sussex Drive05:43 | June 29, 2026 -
This Week in Washington: U.S. response to Venezuela earthquake, fragile talks between Trump and Iran06:29 | June 26, 2026 -
Toronto Council to push Live Nation on Rogers Stadium noise concerns01:52 | June 25, 2026 -
Doug Ford dismisses decline in popularity, says he’s ‘sure the heck not Justin Trudeau’01:14 | June 23, 2026 -
U.K.’s Labour Party will reset with a new leader06:14 | June 23, 2026 -
The U.K. political shift after Kier Starmer resigns05:31 | June 23, 2026 -
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Transit advocates push for transit priority ahead of fall municipal election02:15 | June 21, 2026 -
This Week in Washington: Middle East Ceasefire, Preparing for America’s 250th Celebration06:17 | June 19, 2026 -
Iran, U.S. sign memorandum of understanding04:29 | June 18, 2026 -
Municipal Matters: Push back from local government on proposed AI infrastructure04:46 | June 18, 2026 -
Toronto FIFA Organizers make some tweaks ahead of second match01:56 | June 17, 2026 -
Not ‘productive’ to work through America’s issues on Gordie Howe Bridge publicly, Carney says01:42 | June 12, 2026 -
Washington This Week: Ceasefire negotiations strained, CUSMA deadline approaches06:06 | June 12, 2026 -
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Toronto officials look to city staff for lacking airport expansion details01:49 | June 11, 2026 -
Gordie Howe International Bridge open delayed over ‘outstanding issues’01:49 | June 11, 2026 -
Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed00:39 | June 11, 2026 -
Toronto offering Valet Services for bikes during the World Cup02:32 | June 9, 2026 -
Federal government launches online public survey for Billy Bishop expansion proposal02:09 | June 9, 2026 -
‘Everyone’s going to be Kumbaya’: Ford on U.S.-Canada tensions as CUSMA review deadline looms01:41 | June 9, 2026 -
Canada banning social media for kids under 1606:19 | June 9, 2026 -
Parents, students fight to save downtown Toronto school01:44 | June 8, 2026 -
National security concerns over Chinese-made EV05:49 | June 8, 2026 -
Tens of thousands of Jewish community members walk alongside allies in record-breaking 57th annual Walk With Israel02:16 | June 7, 2026 -
Focus Ontario: Rising Early and Returning Late23:00 | June 6, 2026 -
Ontario sets date to reveal companies breaking ticket reselling rules03:29 | June 5, 2026
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Toronto paramedics, councillors slam cuts by Ford government, call for reverse course02:01 | May 17, 2019
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Ontario, Alberta push for 3,300 km east-west oil pipeline01:54 | 3 hours ago
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This Week in Washington: U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Pause, Trump faces scrutiny over finances07:01 | July 3, 2026
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Advocates say Ontario’s new air conditioning rules fall short of offering real heat relief01:54 | July 2, 2026
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National design competition to restore 24 Sussex Drive05:43 | June 29, 2026
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This Week in Washington: U.S. response to Venezuela earthquake, fragile talks between Trump and Iran06:29 | June 26, 2026
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Toronto Council to push Live Nation on Rogers Stadium noise concerns01:52 | June 25, 2026
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U.K.’s Labour Party will reset with a new leader06:14 | June 23, 2026
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The U.K. political shift after Kier Starmer resigns05:31 | June 23, 2026
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Global News at 6 Toronto: June 22, 202623:50 | June 22, 2026
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This Week in Washington: Middle East Ceasefire, Preparing for America’s 250th Celebration06:17 | June 19, 2026
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Iran, U.S. sign memorandum of understanding04:29 | June 18, 2026
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Municipal Matters: Push back from local government on proposed AI infrastructure04:46 | June 18, 2026
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Toronto FIFA Organizers make some tweaks ahead of second match01:56 | June 17, 2026
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Not ‘productive’ to work through America’s issues on Gordie Howe Bridge publicly, Carney says01:42 | June 12, 2026
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Washington This Week: Ceasefire negotiations strained, CUSMA deadline approaches06:06 | June 12, 2026
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Toronto officials look to city staff for lacking airport expansion details01:49 | June 11, 2026
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Gordie Howe International Bridge open delayed over ‘outstanding issues’01:49 | June 11, 2026
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Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed00:39 | June 11, 2026
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Toronto offering Valet Services for bikes during the World Cup02:32 | June 9, 2026
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Federal government launches online public survey for Billy Bishop expansion proposal02:09 | June 9, 2026
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‘Everyone’s going to be Kumbaya’: Ford on U.S.-Canada tensions as CUSMA review deadline looms01:41 | June 9, 2026
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Canada banning social media for kids under 1606:19 | June 9, 2026
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Parents, students fight to save downtown Toronto school01:44 | June 8, 2026
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National security concerns over Chinese-made EV05:49 | June 8, 2026
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Tens of thousands of Jewish community members walk alongside allies in record-breaking 57th annual Walk With Israel02:16 | June 7, 2026
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Focus Ontario: Rising Early and Returning Late23:00 | June 6, 2026
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Ontario sets date to reveal companies breaking ticket reselling rules03:29 | June 5, 2026
Toronto paramedics, councillors slam cuts by Ford government, call for reverse course
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May 17, 2019
CUPE 416 unit executive Mike Merriman, who represents Toronto's EMS workers and is a paramedic himself, as well as councillors Joe Cressy and Jim Karygiannis, slammed Premier Doug Ford on Friday for recently announced cuts to healthcare saying it would make it even more difficult for paramedics to do their jobs.
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