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Ontario Place to include new OPP detachment, chopper pad
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (166+ words) TORONTO " Ontario's solicitor general has announced that part of a redeveloped Ontario Place on Toronto's waterfront will include a new provincial police detachment. Michael Kerzner says the new Ontario Provincial Police detachment will be built to support the province taking…...
Mariposa Grandmothers mourn loss of Stephen Lewis, vow to continue his work in Orillia
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (278+ words) The following statement'is from the Orillia Mariposa Grandmothers on the recent passing of Stephen Lewis. Members of Orillia's Mariposa Grandmothers were saddened to learn of the death of Stephen Lewis, one of Canada's greatest humanitarians and inspirational orators, on March…...
New rules will permit drinking in picnic areas, beaches at provincial parks
1+ week, 2+ day ago (142+ words) Visitors to Ontario provincial parks this summer will be able to drink alcohol in more areas starting this summer. Todd Mc Carthy, minister of environment, conservation and parks, says updated rules around where alcohol can be consumed "are intended to…...
Parts of southern Ontario under rainfall warnings as storm tracks through area
1+ week, 2+ day ago (156+ words) TORONTO " Residents in parts of southern Ontario could be in for a wet commute to work today as rain is expected throughout the region. Environment Canada says residents from Kitchener to Owen Sound could expect upwards of 30 millimetres to fall…...
Ontario proposes ban on requiring workers to pay for uniforms
1+ week, 3+ day ago (136+ words) TORONTO " Ontario's labour minister is proposing to ban employers from making employees pay for their uniforms. David Piccini says no one should have to pay out of pocket for a uniform just to earn a paycheque. The government says the…...
'Democracy is dying': County councillors sound alarm over provincial control
1+ week, 2+ day ago (887+ words) Simcoe County councillors are pushing back against the province's proposed overhaul of regional governance, saying Bill 100 undercuts the local decision-making they exercised just months ago when they endorsed their own plan for a smaller, more efficient council. The Better Regional…...
Ford goes on rant, scolds school boards for overspending
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (474+ words) Premier Doug Ford had some harsh words for overspending that he has been hearing about across Ontario school boards." During a Northlander passenger train media conference on Thursday, the Premier was asked for an update on when the supervision will…...
Taxpayers group slams Ontario MPPs 'loathsome' new pay raise
2+ week, 4+ day ago (430+ words) Ontario's politicians are set to receive another taxpayer-funded pay increase this year, prompting renewed backlash from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) after last year's sweeping salary hike and pension changes. "Taxpayers are outraged that MPPs are taking yet another pay…...
GTA residents enjoy warmer Good Friday as they brace for heavy rainfalls over weekend
2+ week, 6+ day ago (665+ words) If you enjoy outdoor activities, Friday was your day. The Greater Toronto Area was expected to see high of 18 C on Good Friday before the temperature starts dropping over the Easter weekend into early next week with a low of…...
LETTER: FOI changes an example of Ford governing 'by the seat of his pants"
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (249+ words) Orillia Matters welcomes letters to the editor at [email'protected] or via the website. Please include your full name, daytime phone number and address (for verification of authorship, not publication). There has been a law in Ontario that allows citizens, journalists…...