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No family doc? Province aims aims to connect 2M residents to primary care

No family doc? Province aims aims to connect 2M residents to primary care

'We all thought that because we had a national health insurance system… we somehow had a national health system. It turns out we didn't,' says Ontario Primary Care Action Team chair Dr. Jane Philpott
‘Mr. X’ claims Minister David Piccini tipped him off about Greenbelt removals

‘Mr. X’ claims Minister David Piccini tipped him off about Greenbelt removals

John Mutton made the claim in an interview with the integrity commissioner and then on a podcast. The minister denied it through a spokesperson
'Horrible piece of legislation': Ontario parents to rally against speed camera ban

'Horrible piece of legislation': Ontario parents to rally against speed camera ban

Several parent groups against a looming speed camera ban in Ontario are holding a provincial day of action on Monday as MPPs return to Queen's Park for the beginning of a new legislative session
Poilievre says RCMP covered up Trudeau-era scandals

Poilievre says RCMP covered up Trudeau-era scandals

Citing SNC-Lavalin and the Aga Khan situation, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said the RCMP staged a cover up to protect former prime minister Justin Trudeau from prosecution
'20 years of hell': Barrie murder victim's son pleads for help in 2005 case

'20 years of hell': Barrie murder victim's son pleads for help in 2005 case

'My family has disintegrated. It’s been tough on me every single day to get up, put a smile on my face and go earn a living,' says Daniel Dobson
'Economic reconciliation is real,' says chief at Casino Rama forum

'Economic reconciliation is real,' says chief at Casino Rama forum

'I think the biggest misconception out there is, still, that First Nations get everything for free, and it’s quite contrary to that,' says Anishinabek Nation Lake Huron regional chief
Feds to table crime legislation that includes reverse-onus bail provisions

Feds to table crime legislation that includes reverse-onus bail provisions

The change has been on Premier Doug Ford’s wish list for years
Industry minister says relief coming for tariff-hit softwood lumber sector

Industry minister says relief coming for tariff-hit softwood lumber sector

Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Wednesday relief funding will flow through banks, backstopped by the Business Development Bank of Canada, in the 'coming days'
Records reveal what Chrétien told ministers before Quebec referendum

Records reveal what Chrétien told ministers before Quebec referendum

The 30th anniversary of the 1995 Quebec referendum on sovereignty is fast-approaching
'I'm just in a full-out rage on this guy': Premier shares encounter with person accused of stealing

'I'm just in a full-out rage on this guy': Premier shares encounter with person accused of stealing

Speaking at an Empire Club of Canada event on Tuesday, Premier Doug Ford made the comments while calling for tougher crime laws