Scheer, Trudeau, Singh haggle over potential minority government outcome
OTTAWA — With four days before Canadians go to the polls, the leaders of three biggest parties are arguing over how the country will...
A year after pot legalization, lack of retail shops puts a damper on sales
TORONTO — The bohemian Toronto neighbourhood of Kensington Market has long been a hotspot for weed culture and home to pot lounge Hotbox Cafe,...
More than 300 charges laid in multi-province human trafficking investigation: YRP
The arrests of more than 30 people have dealt a serious blow to an alleged human trafficking ring that is believed to have victimized...
Ontario high school teachers to hold strike vote
TORONTO — The union representing Ontario’s high school teachers says it will hold strike votes among its members in the coming weeks.
Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation president...
Singh says NDP would form a coalition with the Liberals to stop Tories
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Sunday he will do “whatever it takes” to keep the Conservatives from assuming power, including forming a coalition...
As Liberals, NDP skirmish, Scheer sets sights on Prime Minister’s Office
OTTAWA — Election day is now just a week away — and talk has turned to what the House of Commons is going to...
Employment disruption ahead: Three ways federal policy can help workers
By: Saul Carliner, Concordia University
If the economy is a key issue this election, a central issue parties need to urgently address is the long-term...
Liberal Candidate a No-Show at York-Simcoe All-Candidates’ Debate
By: Mike Anderson
The Georgina Chamber of Commerce’s York-Simcoe All-Candidates’ Debate on October 7th was a highly anticipated event with close to 100 constituents in...
‘Putting out a fire you set:’ critics wary of Tories’ reduced deficit projection
TORONTO — Ontario’s 2019-20 deficit will be lower than the $10.3 billion the Progressive Conservative government projected in their spring budget, Finance Minister Rod...
Demolition by Neglect: Georgina Pioneer Village Needs Major Repairs
By: Mike Anderson
While the Georgina Pioneer Village is promoted as a
tourist attraction, many of its buildings are in disrepair, and at least one
has been...
