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Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:01:00 EDT
‘Flustered’ Doug Ford under fire at Queen’s Park, as documents reveal questions inquiry lawyers want him to answer
Premier Doug Ford is feeling the heat over his refusal to testify at the federal Emergencies Act inquiry — and losing his cool.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:45:00 EDT
Althia Raj: Insiders say Justin Trudeau ready to freeze out Quebec and other provinces in federal health-care deals
Federal sources say the prime minister won’t sit down with the premiers until a framework for a health deal is agreed upon with most of the provinces and territories.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:54:00 EDT
Barry and Honey Sherman homicide detectives seek information in 5 countries
Detective Constable Dennis Yim would not name the countries in court, saying it would alert the killer or killers that police are on to them.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:22:00 EDT
Will new provincial housing rules make homes more affordable? Don’t hold your breath
Housing experts say Ontario’s new legislation will cut house prices, it just might not happen in time for the current generation of would-be buyers

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:46:00 EDT
Were ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests in Ottawa and Windsor treated differently? Top OPP officer defends strategy at inquiry
OPP commissioner: “The Ambassador Bridge Windsor was something that we felt we could clear up in two to four days, Ottawa would be five to 10 days at least once a plan was established.”

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:17:00 EDT
Brenda Lucki discussed how to ‘calm’ ministers, said government was losing faith in Ottawa police to end ‘Freedom Convoy,’ inquiry hears
The texts between RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki and the OPP’s Thomas Carrique reveal how top police commanders viewed the political and practical challenges of last winter’s convoy protests.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 EDT
They made doors, gum and jerry cans. Ontario’s ‘essential’ workers in manufacturing accounted for more workplace COVID deaths than any other sector — even health care
The vast majority of those who died had working-class jobs. Many received no pay from their employers as they tried to recover.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:18:52 EDT
Tribunal rejects appeal to block Willowdale supportive housing project, saying local group missed filing deadline by a single day
Bayview Cummer Neighbourhood Association calls the decision a “misunderstanding.”

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:22:37 EDT
‘Don’t take my emotion as weakness’: Patricia Jaggernauth in conversation
Former CP24 broadcaster Patricia Jaggernauth filed a human rights complaint against Bell Media earlier this month.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:36:00 EDT
‘We can do better’: John Tory promises improvements to city services after Star series
Toronto’s mayor announced blitzes to tackle common complaints like graffiti, unsightly litter bins, messy construction zones, and problem potholes.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:28:49 EDT
Case against Saudi crown prince by Toronto resident dismissed in U.S. court
Saad Aljabri’s case had alleged the prince sent a group to assassinate him

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:28:57 EDT
Border issues on the agenda on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s first visit to Canada
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly showcased two countries in lockstep on the pressing global issues of the day

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:41:27 EDT
Ontario is back in black as budget deficits eliminated, fiscal watchdog says
The Financial Accountability Office issued a report that projects Premier Doug Ford’s government will have budget surpluses this fiscal year and through 2027-28.



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