Trudeau calls byelection in Ontario, NDP’s Jagmeet Singh left hanging
Pressure is mounting on NDP leader Jagmeet Singh on all fronts and winning a seat and in BC’s Burnaby South is becoming more necessary by …
Ontario govt. continues funding overdose-prevention sites
Despite the Ontario government not being in favor of continuing to fund overdose-prevention sites, after careful consideration Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott announced continued funding …
Whom to vote for in Ontario’s municipal elections this Monday!
Sabrina Almeida Ready to vote on Monday? I hope so! It’s a civic responsibility we must take seriously despite any feeling that it may not …
Ontario’s releases Human Rights guidelines on issues around pot
A much-anticipated policy on cannabis and the Human Rights Code has been released by the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The focus on the legalization of …
Ontario govt. to launch major cannabis awareness campaign
To say Ontario needs more cannabis awareness campaigns is an understatement. So naturally the news of a major cannabis awareness campaign to be launched shortly …
What will Ontario do with the $1bn cap-and-trade fund?
It is a large revenue reserve. Ontario is currently sitting on a pile of cash estimated at around $1 billion that came through the cap-and-trade …
Changes made to free med program in Ontario
The previous government under Kathleen Wynne rolled out pharmacare on Jan. 1, 2018 which provided free meds for Ontario residents 24 and under- is now covering …
Richmond Hill is Ontario’s most unaffordable housing market
It isn’t Toronto that is the most unaffordable place to buy property, it is Richmond Hill, according to the latest ranking of the province’s housing …
Ontario stalls 2019 minimum wage hike
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government announcement that it would stall the increase to minimum wage scheduled for 2019 is another example of Ontario Premier Ford’s ‘Promises …
Community leaders attend luncheon at Ontario NDP’s Fall Caucus Retreat
Pradip Rodrigues Last Friday Ontario NDP leader of the opposition Andrea Horwath and her caucus met for an all-day session at a Scarborough hotel banquet …
Gas prices in Ontario down 13 cents in 13 days
Anyone filling up gas recently will be relieved with gas prices that are falling in most of the province. In fact, they are at their …
Ontario teachers’ union challenges sex-ed curriculum repeal
The provincial government’s decision to replace a modernized sexual-education curriculum with the old one has prompted The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario to launch a …
Ontario Chamber of Commerce pushes for repeal of Minimum Wage Bill
With a new provincial government at the helm in Ontario, the powerful Ontario Chamber of Commerce is making a powerful case for repealing the comprehensive labour …
Buck-a-beer starts in Ontario
Buck-a-beer has come into effect in Ontario, bringing the minimum price of a bottle or can of beer to $1 from $1.25. Brewers are not …
Decision on Ontario Sikhs helmet exemption by year end
It is now almost a certainty that Sikhs in Ontario can ride motorcycles without helmets. Recently Premier Doug Ford made the announcement at a recent roundtable …
Ontario cuts natural gas prices
There is some good news for families going into the cooler part of the year—gas prices are going down. That means on average, families can …
Ontario wants $200mn and counting for border crossers
The Ontario Government on Monday said that the federal government’s policies, which allow thousands of illegal border crossers to enter Canada without following the appropriate …
Survey shows 50% of Ontario baby boomers will downsize to small cities
Ontario baby boomers approaching or already in retirement are seriously planning on moving out of unaffordable big cities and into smaller towns and cities instead. …
Chaos in Ontario Legislature after one MPP mimics another’s accent
Nothing like a good distraction after a particularly tough session in Ontario’s legislature. Premier Ford and his finance minister Vic Fedili claim to have heard …
Ontario PCs launch news channel on Twitter
Bypassing the traditional news outlets and going directly to the people is becoming a communication method of choice for more politicians. This week the Ontario …
PC govt. unsure about Ontario’s safe injection, overdose prevention sites
The Ontario government is still having an internal debate over the fate of Ontario safe injection, overdose prevention sites. A decision is expected in the …
Anti-social behaviour among Ontario students drops: Survey
Mental health issues are of concern to many parents, but this week a study revealed that violence and other anti-social behaviour among Grade 7 to …
Body of missing York student found in Lake Ontario
Zabia Afzal, a Vaughan resident and PhD student at York University who went missing last month has been found dead in the Niagara region. Police …
Ontario Liberal caucus endorses MPP John Fraser
The resignation of former premier Kathleen Wynne left the party rudderless and scrambling for leadership and direction. Now it appears it may have got both …
Ontario’s cap-and-trade system to be scrapped, says Ford’s spokesman
It now appears that incoming Premier Doug Ford will move to scrap the “disastrous” cap-and-trade system and fight a federal carbon tax. This was one …
Ontario’s new distracted driving rules to take effect January 1
The new laws for distracted driving in Ontario are set to take effect on January 1, 2019, according to reports this week. And many in …
Ontario turns blue – Doug Ford’s PC party will form the next government
TORONTO Ontario has a majority Progressive Conservative government. Four months ago, no one could have envisaged ‘Premier’ Doug Ford, but in less than 100 days, …
Ontario Gurdwaras Committee raises concerns about Indian govt. officials
MISSISSAUGA Ontario Gurdwaras Committee was shocked this morning to learn about the horrific act of violence at Bombay Bhel in Mississauga last night when two …
Elections Ontario watchdog to review PC candidates campaigns
TORONTO It’s official. Elections Ontario for the first time has acknowledged receipt of the NDP’s complaint urging Elections Ontario to investigate whether any PC candidates …
All 5 Ontario PC Brampton candidates finalized
At a packed rally last Friday, PC leader Doug Ford officially confirmed and introduced his candidates for all five ridings in Brampton. The party’s Brampton …
Ontario to use electronic voting machines
History will be made in the upcoming provincial election in Ontario, when voters will get to use electronic voting machines on June 7. Many voters …
Ontario NDP’s ‘biggest’ campaign in its history gets underway
On Sunday, Ontario’s New Democrats launched what is billed as its “biggest campaign” in its history. The launch of this campaign begins just before the …
Youth Literary Derby open to young students across Ontario
Youth across the province are invited to participate in a Youth Literary Derby writing contest for children from grades 5 to 8. The derby is …
We will put more money in the people’s pocket, says Ontario PC leader Doug Ford
By Sabrina Almeida Inscribed on his bus is Doug Ford’s campaign slogan, “For The People.” The Ontario PC leader promises to reduce hydro rates, lower …
More residency positions for graduating Ontario doctors
The Ontario government has committed to working with medical schools to will create more residency positions to help meet demand for doctors across the province. …
Ontario PC nominations committee rejects Vikram Singh’s bid
Vikram Singh the candidate for Hamilton west-Ancaster-Dundas (HWAD) failed to secure his nomination the last time round and despite fighting to be nominated again has …
The Ontario Municipal Board is no more
For years neighbourhood groups and city councillors complained that the Ontario Municipal Board favored developers, forcing projects that local people didn’t want in their communities. …
New rules for part-time workers in Ontario
In what can only be a progressive and much-awaited move, Ontario will ensure part-time, casual and seasonal employees are paid at the same rate as …
Ontario promises free child care for preschoolers in 2020
One more promise from Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, this time free licensed child care for preschool children starting in 2020. This features in the Ontario. …
Gurratan Singh seeks Ontario NDP nomination in Brampton East
Gurratan Singh, federal NDP party leader Jagmeet Singh’s younger brother, is hoping to run for the Ontario NDP party in the newly-formed riding of Brampton …
Ontario moves ahead with plans to expand GO transit
The provincial government has begun the process to expand GO Transit in the GTA and Hamilton area. The government will issue a request for qualifications …