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Proroguing Queen's Park 'not first choice', ministers mull run Special

Toronto - Cabinet Ministers Kathleen Wynne and Deb Matthews, who are both considered top contenders for the Ontario Liberal leadership, spoke to the media Wednesday regarding the prorogation of Queen's Park and the upcoming leadership race.

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Ontario to tackle narcotics addiction with $15 million initiative Special

Toronto - Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews and Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Kathleen Wynne announced in Toronto on Wednesday of a new $15 million program to address the problem of prescription drug addiction in the province.

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Ont. Health Ministry withholding public data on abortion services

Toronto - One Canadian media outlet was told that the Ontario government has recently restricted access to public records on abortion services due to the fact that it is labelled as "highly sensitive," which has prompted many complaints from groups.

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Recommendations made to improve long-term care homes in Ontario Special

Toronto - Following in-depth media investigations into the long-term care health industry, the Long-Term Care Task Force on Resident Care and Safety released its comprehensive report Wednesday to address elder care abuse and neglect.

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Health Minister: Ontario embarking on health care transformation Special

Toronto - Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews announced Thursday more than 900 new nurses to improve health care access. Matthews, who has been plagued by the ORNGE scandal, made the announcement in downtown Toronto during a visit to a senior's Harbourfront home.

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