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Outraged by Toronto mining convention, demonstrators disrupt opening day proceedings

Outraged by Toronto mining convention, demonstrators disrupt opening day proceedings

Mining Injustice members blocked the northside entrance to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for 30 minutes during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention on Sunday, organizers said
Where did all the American booze actually go?

Where did all the American booze actually go?

LCBO said it will not purchase American liquor until directed otherwise, but what about the inventory it currently has?
Newmarket economy faces 'very rough road' ahead, mayor says

Newmarket economy faces 'very rough road' ahead, mayor says

Mayor John Taylor takes aim at tariffs, underfunding of municipalities, 'flawed' idea of reducing development charges at annual chamber of commerce event
Reduction in vaccinations leading to more measles cases, says Public Health

Reduction in vaccinations leading to more measles cases, says Public Health

'I don’t think we’ve seen the top of the curve yet,' said the region's medical officer of health Dr. Nicola Mercer
Mining convention brings economic boost to Toronto’s bars, hotels — and strip clubs

Mining convention brings economic boost to Toronto’s bars, hotels — and strip clubs

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada will bring tens of thousands to Toronto for the biggest mining convention in the world. Last year it had a local economic impact of about $63 million.
Tariffs anticipated to have limited municipal impacts: Mayor

Tariffs anticipated to have limited municipal impacts: Mayor

Although today’s introduction of U.S. tariffs will have a trickle-down impact throughout affected countries, the City of Greater Sudbury doesn’t foresee any significant immediate impacts
Ring of Fire access roads may not be complete until 2040

Ring of Fire access roads may not be complete until 2040

Two of the three Indigenous-led environmental assessments of the access roads to the Ring of Fire are nearly complete, but the third is expected to take three more years, followed by a decade of construction
Ford sends message to Ottawa on Ring of Fire: Get out of our way

Ford sends message to Ottawa on Ring of Fire: Get out of our way

Premier delivers sense of urgency in pushing for expedited approvals, development of critical minerals projects
City CAOs change places like ‘the coach of a major sports team’

City CAOs change places like ‘the coach of a major sports team’

Although Shari Lichterman was terminated ‘effective immediately’ from her former role as City of Mississauga CAO, industry advocate Scott Vokey said this is a common outcome for the role
Ontario mining industry dealing with unclear rules for Indigenous engagement

Ontario mining industry dealing with unclear rules for Indigenous engagement

Ontario mining companies say they’re ready to work with Indigenous communities, but this week’s PDAC conference shows rules for doing so are far from settled
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