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Airlines shift planes to get March Break travellers home amid Max 8 grounding
Two Canadian airlines dealing with the grounding of Boeing Max 8 jets say they have re-assigned other planes to accommodate travellers returning home from March Break vacations.
Critics sound alarms over Ontario government review of endangered species act
Environmentalists and opposition politicians say the Ontario government's review of endangered species laws could open the door to weakened protections and development of key habitats.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford talks tariffs, trade during trip to Washington
Ontario's premier told an audience in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, February 21, 2019, that steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by the American government hurt the U.S. more than Canada.
Without any evidence, Doug Ford says the Liberals' carbon tax will plunge Canada into recession
Premier Doug Ford ratcheted up his rhetoric on Ottawa's climate change plan on Monday, January 21, 2019, warning that the carbon tax will plunge the country into recession — a claim disputed by experts and the federal government.
Politicians promise help for GM workers; stress that saving plant hopeless
Provincial and federal leaders alike conceded the futility on Monday, November 26, 2018, of trying to persuade General Motors to keep its Oshawa, Ont., automotive plant running beyond 2019, and instead focused on ways to ease the pain of more than 2,500 workers who stand to lose their jobs.
New book alleges Brian Mulroney bargained over daughter's political future
A new book purporting to tell the truth about the fall of Patrick Brown offers a rare glimpse into the machinations inside the Ontario Progressive Conservative party following his abrupt resignation as leader amid sexual misconduct allegations he denies.
Death threats, vandalism target Ontario Tory government for labour reform rollback
The premier of Ontario received death threats and his labour minister's constituency office was vandalized hours after a bill rolling back labour reforms was introduced in the legislature, the Progressive Conservative government said Wednesday.
Ontario government to allow Sikhs to ride motorcycles without helmets
Ontario will soon allow turban-wearing Sikhs to ride motorcycles without helmets, joining three other provinces in providing the exemption.
Construction on Gordie Howe International Bridge officially underway: Trudeau
Construction on a multibillion-dollar bridge touted as a key link between Canada and the United States is officially underway, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday, October 5, 2018.
Doug Ford stresses need to protect Ontario farming jobs in NAFTA deal
Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowed to stand up for the province's farmers during a briefing on NAFTA talks in Washington this week, saying on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, that any version of the trade pact had to protect the agricultural sector.