Ontario government News

Ontario org. wants highway speed limits increased from 100 km/h

Oshawa - A group is urging the provincial government to increase the speed limits on Ontario's highways. The Oshawa-based organization argues that the speed limits are too low and should be boosted by as much as 30 km/h from the present 100 km/h.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 2 comments

Poll: Most Torontonians want province to take over transit

Toronto - With Toronto Mayor Rob Ford at odds with his colleagues at city hall, a new poll suggests that the best way to resolve the transit issue in the city is to have the provincial government take control over Toronto transit.

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Ontario nurses urging Toronto Mayor to accept provincial funding

Toronto - The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario is urging the Toronto Mayor and City Councillors to reconsider the province of Ontario's offer of two public health nurses, which is an estimated $170,000.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Ontario: Humber College gets $64 million grant to expand campus Special

Toronto - The Ontario government announced this morning that it will be granting 64.1 million dollars to Humber College for its new student learning commons expansion.

Digital Journal Report by Samantha Emann

Auditor General: Ontario Gov't spending forecast too 'optimistic'

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.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Ontario government to introduce new photo ID card by end of July

Toronto - The government of Ontario announced Thursday that the province will be introducing new photo identification cards. These cards will assist those who do not drive, but still need identification for day-to-day transactions.

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Ontario midwives rally province for pay equity Special

Toronto - Over 600 people rallied Queen’s Park Wednesday demanding pay equity for Ontario midwives after over a decade of underpaid work in the province.

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Ontario government considering pre-pay gas policy to stop theft

Toronto - Following the death Hashem Atifeh Rad, a 62-year-old gas attendant who attempted to stop a motorist who stole $75 worth of gas, the government of Ontario is considering introducing legislation that would impose a prepay policy for gas stations.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Ontario Government partners with Samsung for green energy, jobs Special

Toronto - The Government of Ontario has "turned a corner" for the province's economy. The province announced Wednesday that it has partnered with Samsung and SMA Solar Technology to develop industrial-size solar inverters.

Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran

Will Toronto subways be a function of the Ontario Government?

Toronto - There are various reports throughout the Toronto media that representatives of Mayor Rob Ford are discussing the possibility of uploading the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to the Government of Ontario.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

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