Posts Filed Under: “Dalton McGuinty”

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Two City Councillors Vie for Victory in Etobicoke-Lakeshore’s By-election

On August 1, the riding of Etobicoke-Lakeshore will gain a new Member of Provincial Parliament, and Toronto will probably lose a councillor.

By Patrick Metzger Jul. 12th, 12:45 pm

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Who’s Running for Premier of Ontario?

A guide to the people running to replace Dalton McGuinty as leader of the Ontario Liberal Party.

By Chris Dart and Terri Coles Jan. 15th, 3:30 pm

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After Newtown, Dalton McGuinty Announces $10 Million for School Security

The premier hopes to install video cameras at entrances.

By Steve Kupferman Dec. 20th, 2:30 pm

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Dalton McGuinty Resigns

Ontario premier prorogues the provincial legislature and steps down.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Nancy PaivaOct. 15th, 9:13 pm

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Duly Quoted: Dalton McGuinty

The "Education Premier" makes his case for scaling back teacher compensation.

By Hamutal Dotan Sep. 4th, 10:45 am

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Scene: Teachers Rally Against Wage-Freeze Legislation

Provincial legislature to vote on new deal for teachers later this week.

By Torontoist Aug. 28th, 5:15 pm

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Public Works: Taxing For Transit

Other cities use sales tax to fight gridlock. Why can't Toronto?

By Patrick Metzger Aug. 9th, 1:30 pm

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Queen’s Park Watch: Budget Finally Passes

After a week of budget chicken, everybody's ready for summer vacation. Who were the winners and losers?

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyJun. 21st, 3:00 pm

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Ontario Finance Minister: No Election Anticipated for this Summer

Dwight Duncan says the budget vote will proceed as scheduled tomorrow, but wasn't feeling concilliatory in a fiery statement this afternoon.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Christopher DrostJun. 19th, 5:30 pm

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Andrea Horwath: “I’m Glad We’ve Been Able to Turn Down the Temperature”

NDP leader says her party will let the provincial budget pass, but won't budge on opposing four schedules that have to do with labour negotiations.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Christopher DrostJun. 18th, 9:43 am

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Queen’s Park Watch: The Education of Dalton McGuinty

The Toronto District School Board beat their budget shortfall, but it won't be pretty. Let the finger-pointing begin.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyJun. 14th, 4:30 pm

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Queen’s Park Watch: Government Feud With Doctors Not Good for Anyone

The Ontario government and the province's doctors aren't seeing eye to eye on fees, and we may all end up paying the price.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyMay. 18th, 11:00 am

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Queen’s Park Watch: Ontario Budget Winners and Losers

The dust is finally settling on the Ontario budget debate, and whoever won, it wasn't taxpayers.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyApr. 26th, 3:00 pm

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Liberals and NDP Reach Budget Deal and Avoid Election

McGuinty agrees to surtax on top earners, NDP agrees to back budget.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Christopher DrostApr. 23rd, 3:47 pm

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Newsstand: April 13, 2012

Instant coffee: a copout, or not that bad? Discuss. But also: Police Association president and Dalton McGuinty not on board with safe injection sites; Air Canada workers might be playing hooky today; relief for CityPlace residents comes in the form of mesh; a baby bird is rescued; and Princess Margaret announces giant fundraising campaign.

By Jodie Shupac Apr. 13th, 8:00 am

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Queen’s Park Watch: Why Nobody Wants an Election But We Could Get One Anyway

It's still a long shot, but the odds of a provincial election are ticking up slightly as nobody wants to back down on budget talks.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyApr. 12th, 4:15 pm

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Queens Park Watch: Negotiating the Budget

The liberal "austerity" budget isn't making the opposition parties especially happy, but it won't trigger an election.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyMar. 29th, 3:15 pm

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Budget 2012: Apocalypse Deferred

The Liberal budget has little to please and something to annoy everyone. But the only question that matters is, will it cut the deficit?

By Patrick Metzger • Photo by Christopher DrostMar. 27th, 5:45 pm