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Op-Ed: Ontario leaders debate showcases parties' economic ignorance By Andrew Moran Toronto - The Ontario party leaders gathered in Toronto to debate Tuesday for the only time this provincial election. It would be an understatement when I say that all three party leaders are dunces and frighten the Ontario electorate, particularly libertarians.

Op-Ed: Liberals trying to gain votes from NDP in Ontario election By Ken Hanly Toronto - As the campaign heats up in the Ontario provincial elections, 34 present and former NDP members, some well-known in the party have accused the leader of the left-oriented party of having abandoned the party's core values to attract Conservative voters.

Ontario election called for June 12 By Jordan Simmons Toronto - It's election season again in Ontario. Voters will be heading to the polls on June 12, after NDP Leader Andrea Horwath declared her party would vote against the budget tabled yesterday by the minority Liberal government.

Ontario NDP leader urges premier to cut corporate tax loopholes By Andrew Moran Toronto - Ontario New Democratic Party leader Andrea Horwath made a list of proposals that incoming Premier Kathleen Wynne should implement in the next session at Queen's Park next month. The priorities include cutting corporate tax loopholes.

Ontario New Democrats surging in the polls, Liberals lose support By Andrew Moran Toronto - It seems the province of Ontario's two opposition parties are garnering the support from voters. A new poll suggests that the Progressive Conservatives and the New Democrats are tied for the first, with Andrea Horwath's NDP surging in public opinion.

Op-Ed: Why Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak must step down to beat Liberals By Andrew Moran Toronto - Before you know it, the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party could become the second Official Opposition party behind Andrea Horwath's New Democrats. If Tim Hudak stays on any longer as the provincial Tory leader, this could be the party's fate.

Ontario NDP to introduce ban on bonuses for public executives By Andrew Moran Toronto - Following a report that showed $35.6 million was paid out to public sector executives and senior managers in 2011, Ontario New Democratic Party leader Andrea Horwath called for a ban on these public sector bonuses.

15,000 union workers rally against Ontario's 'austerity' budget Special By Andrew Moran Toronto - An estimated 15,000 union members and representatives gathered at Queen's Park in Toronto Saturday to protest against Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and his Liberal government's budget, which many claim is a form of austerity.

Ontario New Democrats stick with Andrea Horwath at convention By Andrew Moran Hamilton - Andrea Horwath, leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, is staying on as head of the left-leaning party after garnering 76.4 percent support of the 800 delegates at a weekend convention in her Hamilton Centre provincial riding.

Ontario NDP launches hotline to give taxpayers voice on budget By Andrew Moran Toronto - Andrea Horwath, leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, has launched a 1-855 hotline number and website in order for taxpayers to have a say on Premier Dalton McGuinty's budget, which was released this week.

Toronto hospital apologizes for 'blackmailing' senior By Arthur Weinreb Toronto - Toronto East General Hospital apologized to an 84-year-old woman and her family after threatening to charge the woman $1,300 a day to remain under their care.

Op-Ed: Ontario should brace for cuts ahead of March 2012 budget By Andrew Reeves Toronto - Ontario's political leaders need to be straightforward with Ontarians about the potential extent of necessary budget cuts to begin dealing with a growing $16B deficit.

Op-Ed: Liberal Minority Offers Insecure Political Landscape in Ontario By Ben Fisher The post-election party celebrating the re-election of Liberal leader Dalton McGuinty as Premier had all of the standard bells and whistles befitting a political triumph – cheering, a smiling leader surrounded by his family and even powerful rhetoric.

Op-Ed: Ontario votes to amble into 2010s with minority government By Andrew Reeves Toronto - For an election that was about as little as an election can be about, last nights results brought more change to Ontario than many anticipated. Despite set election dates, Ontarians should not expect to wait until 2015 before casting their next ballot.

Ontario Election 2011 Results – Liberals to form next government By Andrew Moran Toronto - Millions of voters across the province have cast their ballot. It was a tight race between Dalton McGuinty's Liberals, Tim Hudak's Progressive Conservatives and Andrea Horwath's New Democrats. DigitalJournal.com has the results for Toronto ridings.

Ont. NDP Leader has 'no tricks up sleeve' ahead of Election Day Special By Andrew Moran Toronto - Before heading out on her 12-hour campaign blitz across the province of Ontario, New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath made a brief stop at Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square where she toured the Farmers’ Market and took questions from reporters.

Op-Ed: Ontario Votes 2011 — Getting back to Governing By Andrew Reeves Toronto - The Ontario provincial election is only two days away, and the top contenders are still locked in a dead heat. This article takes a look back at the campaign and a year of elections in Toronto, Ontario.

Ontario NDP leader coy to the idea of a coalition By Andrew Reeves Toronto - Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath is opening up to the idea of a power-sharing coalition in the event no party wins a majority on October 6. It's best to start formulating the wish list now.

Ont. NDP Leader outlines new 'positive plan' to help new mothers Special By Andrew Moran Toronto - Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath spoke in Toronto Wednesday to outline her new plan that will help new mothers, while also saving money in Ontario's health care system. Horwath said the NDP is offering a “choice for positive change.”

Ont. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath urges freeze on TTC cuts, fares By Andrew Moran Toronto - Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath made a Monday morning stop at Ossington Station where she called for a cease on Toronto Transit Commission cuts and said she would freeze transit fares for four years.

Ont. NDP Leader says education becoming a 'two-tier system' Special By Andrew Moran Toronto - Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath made a campaign stop in front of the Ontario Legislature to talk about the party's education platform and Premier Dalton McGuinty's Liberal government's record.

Poll: Ontario Liberal Premier leading PC Leader by one point By Andrew Moran Toronto - A new poll released Monday shows that Ontario Liberal Premier Dalton McGuinty and Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak are neck and neck among voters. New Democrat Leader Andrea Horwath still sits in third.

Ontario: Horwath Makes First Campaign Stop in York South-Weston Special By Farid Abdulhamid Toronto - Ontario NDP Leader, Andrea Horwath, made her first campaign stop in the York South-Weston riding where the popular Paul Ferreira is running a strong campaign to return to Queen’s Park.

No political ads before an election? Ontario NDP wants controls By Andrew Moran Toronto - Andrea Horwath's Ontario New Democratic Party wants to ban political advertisements that air before an election. Horwath says voters are tired of special interest groups manipulating the political process.

Auditor General: Ontario Gov't spending forecast too 'optimistic' By Andrew Moran Toronto - With the provincial election only a few months away, the government of Ontario must release its report on the province's finances. The Auditor General said the government's was cautious in its revenues, but "optimistic" in its spending forecast.

Ontario New Democrats would scrap $45 ambulance service fee By Andrew Moran Toronto - Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath announced that if her party is elected in the October provincial election, they would scrap the $45 ambulance service fee that is charged to patients during an emergency transportation.

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