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Feds pulling tax off groceries, clothes and toys, offering cheques next year
You will soon get a break at the check-out and paying the bill at your favourite restaurant. The federal government is moving to lift the GST on thing...
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Update: One lane open on Highway 71 as crews battle fire
Traffic is now moving on a section of Highway 71 after it was blocked due to a fire. Officials have opened one lane in Nestor Falls near Greens Resort...
3h ago
McCain Foods, Cavendish Farms accused of price fixing
Two Canadian potato companies have been named in a pair of lawsuits stateside. McCain Foods and Cavendish Farms are among four companies named in the ...
4h ago
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Trudeau expected to unveil "major affordability" measures ahead of holidays
The Trudeau government is expected to announce a significant affordability package on Thursday, including temporary GST relief on items like children'...
6h ago
Return program sought for certain beverage containers
A Liberal MPP is trying to kick-start plans for a refundable return program in Ontario. Mary-Margaret McMahon introduced a Private Member's Bill in Qu...
19h ago
NDP turns to former mayor for help
The provincial NDP is enlisting the help of a former Toronto Mayor to craft the platform that will lead to a new deal for municipalities. David Miller...
20h ago
New group seeks stronger childcare support
A new advocacy group is forming to demand Ontario get childcare down to $10 a day sooner rather than later. Parents for Childcare is expressing concer...
21h ago
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault resigns
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault has stepped away from his cabinet duties. The prime minister's office says he'll focus on clearing the allegati...
21h ago
Chair/Vice-Chair re-elected to Northwest Catholic District School Board
Two long-time trustees with the Northwest Catholic District School Board will continue to serve in the board's top positions. Dryden Trustee Kathy Bry...
22h ago
3 First Nations going to court to claim Anicinabe Park
Three First Nations are taking the City of Kenora and the federal government to court over a land claim involving Anicinabe Park. The statement of cla...
23h ago
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