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Highlights of the PCs’ infrastructure-spotlighting 2024 budget

Highlights of the PCs’ infrastructure-spotlighting 2024 budget

The budget didn’t include any new details about the costs of Highway 413 or the Bradford Bypass, but did include new spending for high-speed internet and community projects
Province issues tenders for Crosstown West extension stations but main line troubles persist

Province issues tenders for Crosstown West extension stations but main line troubles persist

System integration testing is still the biggest thing holding up the main Eglinton LRT line, Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster said
Tackling housing crisis with single-family homes a tall task, experts warn

Tackling housing crisis with single-family homes a tall task, experts warn

Data isn't on Doug Ford's side as he makes clear his preference for single-family housing — against the recommendations of his own task force
First Nations threaten to take province to court over policing law they say won't require enforcement of their bylaws

First Nations threaten to take province to court over policing law they say won't require enforcement of their bylaws

Chiefs are concerned that the incoming Community Safety and Policing Act doesn't include First Nations bylaws as part of 'adequate and effective policing'
Reaction mixed as Ontario pledges $5M to retain forest fire workers

Reaction mixed as Ontario pledges $5M to retain forest fire workers

‘This government is choosing PR stunts’: Union representing wildland fire employees calls one-time incentive payment of $5,000 or $1,000 a ‘drop in the bucket’
Ford shuts door on as-of-right fourplexes, ending cabinet back-and-forth

Ford shuts door on as-of-right fourplexes, ending cabinet back-and-forth

Three sources in or close to the government said the premier and key ministers have been debating the move its housing task force said is vital
Feds end environmental assessment, paving the way for Highway 413

Feds end environmental assessment, paving the way for Highway 413

Environmental advocates and opposition MPPs said they were disappointed in Ottawa
Erin council eager for updated transportation plan in advance of growth

Erin council eager for updated transportation plan in advance of growth

'It's become very clear that we're behind with our planning,' says Coun. Cathy Aylard
Liberals introduce bill to legalize fourplexes and tackle 'poison pills' that limit development

Liberals introduce bill to legalize fourplexes and tackle 'poison pills' that limit development

The bill would permit fourplexes across the province and eliminate common stumbling blocks that make density legal, but not financially feasible
The price of ambulances is skyrocketing — and in Ontario, there's only one place to buy them

The price of ambulances is skyrocketing — and in Ontario, there's only one place to buy them

Grey County has seen the cost of ambulances increase by $118,800, or 67 per cent, in five years.
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