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Ontario expanding 'strong mayor' powers to 26 more cities
6/16/2023 | Posted in Ontario News by Paul DeAdder
Ontario is conferring so-called strong mayor powers — which critics have decried as undemocratic — upon 26 more cities in the name of building more housing.
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Ontario freezes evictions, temporarily halts scheduled orders due to COVID-19
3/25/2020 | Posted in Ontario News by Paul DeAdder
The Ontario government has confirmed that it will temporarily not issue any new eviction orders and will halt the enforcement of evictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Ontario ordering non-essential businesses to close
3/25/2020 | Posted in Ontario News by Paul DeAdder
All “non-essential” workplaces in Ontario have been ordered closed effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday for 14 days as the battle against COVID-19 reaches a critical ... More
Metrolinx & GTAA create paths to transit hub
2/25/2020 | Posted in Ontario News by Paul DeAdder
The provincial transit agency and the GTAA (Greater Toronto Airports Authority) have reached an important step in a project that will make getting to and from area airports ... More
The reason behind 40% of Ontarian insolvencies
2/20/2019 | Posted in Ontario News by Paul DeAdder
A recent report reveals desperate measures of indebted consumers in Ontario.
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Ontario government announces expanded GO Transit service in southern Ontario
9/21/2018 | Posted in Ontario News by Paul DeAdder
The Ontario government says it’s expanding GO Transit service in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. This will bring immediate relief to the ... More
PCs win Ontario, promise to boost household income
6/8/2018 | Posted in Ontario News by Paul DeAdder
The Progressive Conservative Party has won the Ontario provincial election and there may be some good news ahead for household budgets.
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Almost half of Ontario homeowners expect their home to fund retirement
9/27/2017 | Posted in Ontario News by Paul DeAdder
A large share of homeowners in Ontario are counting on home values increasing to ensure they have sufficient retirement funds.
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Ontario government considers review of preferential condo sales
6/28/2017 | Posted in Ontario News by Paul DeAdder
The Ontario government is considering a review of preferential sales practices for pre-construction condos as part of its wide-ranging reforms of the housing market.
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Ontario regaining status as economic engine for Canada
5/29/2017 | Posted in Ontario News by Paul DeAdder
Canada's big banks are forecasting that Ontario will lead the country in economic growth this year or be within a hair of the top of the pack. Unemployment ... More
