December 6 2019 6:06pm Ontario high school workers with some boards will walk off the job on Wednesday for the second week in a row after labour negotiations between their union and the province broke down over the weekend. Travis…
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Premier Doug Ford says Ontario on track for 2030 emissions targets, despite auditor’s doubts
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 6, 2019 11:58 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ OTTAWA – Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is on track to meet its…
Ottawa mayor, Ontario premier talk photo radar during Friday meeting
After a meeting with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Ottawa area MPPs, Mayor Jim Watson said they talked about a 90-day warning period for photo radar and exploring a “made in Ottawa” solution to the large photo radar signs, which…
‘Disappointed’ Ottawa mayor to raise photo radar warning period with Premier Ford
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said he’s “disappointed” the city will have to wait another three months to start using photo radar cameras in select areas near schools, and he plans to raise the issue with Premier Doug Ford on Friday.…
OSSTF president says Lecce ‘does not bargain in good faith’, will go ahead with 1-day strike if no deal
December 3 2019 9:41pm OSSTF President Harvey Bischof held a press conference minutes after Education Minister Stephen on Tuesday night where he said his members will go ahead with a one day strike if no deal is reached before their…
Ontario’s Education Minister asks OSSTF to cancel possible strike action
December 3 2019 9:21pm Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce asked the OSSTF to remain at the bargaining table on Tuesday night and cancel their planned strike action on Wednesday. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof…
No imminent plans for Sask. small modular nuclear reactors: Duncan
Saskatchewan is signed onto a memorandum of understanding [MOU] to explore adding small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) to the power grid, alongside Ontario and New Brunswick, but don’t expect reactors in Saskatchewan for at least the next 10 years. The…
Are small nuclear reactors really better? Here are the pros and cons
Three Canadian premiers have announced their plan to explore new technology in nuclear power generation as a way to fight climate change, dealing a blow to the federal government’s carbon tax. On Sunday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Ontario Premier Doug…
New Brunswick Greens skeptical of small modular reactor memorandum of understanding
New Brunswick’s Green Party leader is questioning the province’s decision to join forces with Ontario and Saskatchewan to develop nuclear technology intended to curb emissions. Premiers Blaine Higgs, Doug Ford and Scott Moe signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday…
Ontario government introduces bill to protect farmers from animal rights activists
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 2, 2019 2:18 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ TORONTO – Ontario has introduced a new bill that the government says will protect farmers…