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Op-Ed: Opposing Kathleen Wynne’s sex-ed doesn’t make you 'homophobic' Toronto - Last month, the Ontario Liberal government released the latest sex-ed curriculum, which drew a positive reaction. But there were 500 people that protested outside of Queen’s Park, prompting the premier to refer to them as “homophobic.”

Op-Ed: Ontario Liberals should stay out of our retirement Toronto - The Ontario Liberal government, led by Premier Kathleen Wynne, continues to purport the notion that the state knows better than you do about how to live your life.

Op-Ed: What in the world were Ontarians thinking this election? Toronto - After breaking many promises, wasting billions of dollars, putting the province deeper into debt and being put under criminal investigation, Kathleen Wynne and the Ontario Liberals were rewarded with a majority government. What’s wrong with Ontario?

Op-Ed: Wynne's astonishing Ontario election victory, Hudak's big defeat Toronto - The polls suggested a race much closer than it was although results were close in many ridings. The Liberals ended up with a convincing majority in the end.

Op-Ed: Ontario leaders debate showcases parties' economic ignorance 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.

Ontario election called for June 12 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 taxpayer watchdog calls $237 billion debt ‘scary’ Toronto - When Dalton McGuinty and the Liberal Party took over the province of Ontario more than a decade ago, taxpayers were promised an open and transparent government that would not raise taxes, spend money it didn’t have or turn it into a have-not province.

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne opens Ontario Square Special Toronto - Ontario Square was unveiled Sunday at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre with special guests Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Minister of Tourism Michael Chan.

Ontario Premier Wynne says she is watching Ford situation Toronto - Ontario Premier Wynne says she will take action at Toronto City Hall if needed as she watches the drama surrounding Toronto Mayor Rob Ford adding that she will follow due process but added things are not as they should be at City Hall.

Op-Ed: Why can't Dalton McGuinty apologize for wasting $585 million? Toronto - The word sorry is hardly ever used in federal, provincial/state or local politics. Instead, politicians like to plead ignorance or label their decisions as mistakes. The same can be applied to former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty.

Ontario NDP leader urges premier to cut corporate tax loopholes 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.

Kathleen Wynne is Ontario's first female and openly gay premier Toronto - Kathleen Wynne is Ontario's first female and openly gay premier. Wynne won the leadership of the Liberal Party of Ontario on the third ballot with 1,150 votes to Pupatello's 866. She becomes the sixth female premier in Canada..

Glen Murray drops out of Ontario Liberal leadership race Toronto - Glen Murray, a former Winnipeg Mayor and Cabinet Minister, announced Thursday that he is ending his bid for the Ontario Liberal leadership nomination. Instead, he will be endorsing frontrunner Kathleen Wynne.

Kathleen Wynne stresses centrist stance in Liberal leadership bid Special Toronto - Speaking from her Don Valley West provincial riding, Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament and former cabinet minister Kathleen Wynne announced her intentions to run for the Liberal leadership after Premier Dalton McGuinty announced his resignation.

Minister Kathleen Wynne steps down from Queen's Park cabinet post Toronto - Ontario Aboriginal and Municipal Affairs Minister Kathleen Wynne announced her resignation from the cabinet Thursday. The Liberal Member of Provincial Parliament is expected to officially launch her campaign for the party leadership Monday.

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.

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.

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty announces new cabinet ministers Toronto - After winning a minority government in this month's provincial election, Ontario Liberal Premier Dalton McGuinty announced his cabinet. Some Members of Provincial Parliament stayed in their posts, while other MPPs were shifted to other posts.

Ont. Liberal MPP: Horwath's NDP 'aligning themselves' with PCs Special Toronto - Liberal Don Valley West Member of Provincial Parliament and Ontario Transportation Minister held a Saturday morning press conference accusing Andrea Horwath's New Democrats of aligning themselves with Tim Hudak's Progressive Conservatives.

Ont. Liberal, Tory rivals battle at raucous Don Valley W. debate Special Toronto - Ontario's political rivals battled it out at the all-candidates Don Valley West debate Thursday night. Both incumbent Liberal Kathleen Wynne and Progressive Conservative candidate Andrea Mandel-Campbell received huge ovations from voters.

Ontario Transportation Minister updates riders on Presto cards Special Toronto - Kathleen Wynne, Ontario Minister of Transportation, alongside GO and Metrolinx executives, provided an update on Presto cards in order to implement a more convenient system for Ontarians across the province.

Officials welcome opening of Toronto's Eglinton LRT office Special Toronto - Several city and provincial officials gathered in uptown Toronto to welcome the opening of the new Eglinton LRT community office. City councillors and provincial officials answered questions from neighourhood residents and reporters.

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.

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff rallies voters on election eve Special Toronto - On the eve of Canada's federal election, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff, who has slid to third place in the polls, tried to gain some momentum before Monday. Ignatieff campaigned throughout southern Ontario Sunday.

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.

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