Ontario spending could fall far short of demand in health, education: watchdog
TORONTO — There is a “significant risk” that the Progressive Conservative government’s spending plan will fall $5 billion short of what’s needed for health...
Liberals move to start phasing in promised tax cuts in January 2020
OTTAWA — The Liberal government says Canadians will begin to see the impact of a proposed tax cut on their first pay stubs of the...
Ontario cancels planned future cuts to legal aid; this year’s cut remains
TORONTO — Ontario’s attorney general is cancelling planned cuts to legal aid funding, but this year’s 30-per-cent budget cut is being made permanent.
Doug Downey announced...
One year after arrests, Canadians held in China set to face trial
OTTAWA — Canada’s justice minister says he is troubled that two Canadians detained in China have been denied access to lawyers as they face...
Integrity commissioner finds Regional Councillor Rob Grossi breached the town’s code of conduct
By: Mike Anderson
Regional Councillor Rob Grossi has breached the town's code of conduct by not declaring a "conflict of interest" during a special council...
It’s heating season, and Project Zero wants you to stay safe this winter
By: Michelle Poirier
Georgina Fire & Rescue and Enbridge Gas have partnered for Project Zero, an educational program to improve home safety and bring fire...
Supreme Court says companies must pay for Grassy Narrows mill-site maintenance
OTTAWA — Two companies are on the hook for looking after a mercury-contaminated site near Ontario’s Grassy Narrows First Nation, the Supreme Court of Canada...
Economy lost 71,200 jobs in November, unemployment rate climbs to 5.9 per cent
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy posted its biggest monthly job loss since the financial crisis as the unemployment rate also pushed higher in November.
Statistics...
Fewer inspections keep unsafe commercial vehicles on Ontario’s roads: auditor
TORONTO — As many as 10,000 unsafe commercial vehicles have been allowed to operate on Ontario’s roads because of a drop in the number of government inspections, the province’s...
Ontario passes new animal welfare legislation with stiffer penalties
TORONTO — Ontario has passed new animal welfare legislation that will be enforced by a specialized team of provincial inspectors.
The new law, named the Provincial Animal...
