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Ford government backtracks on plan to sever farmland for housing

Ford government backtracks on plan to sever farmland for housing

'It's not as easy to ignore the rural voice if they're in your party and in cabinet and caucus,' farmer, OFA director says
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Ford weighs in on school violence, getting hit by his parents

Ford weighs in on school violence, getting hit by his parents

The education minister said the premier's experience 'resonates' with him and emphasized that parents will make the best decisions for their kids
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Ford won't rule out opening up more 'so-called' Greenbelt land

Ford won't rule out opening up more 'so-called' Greenbelt land

The premier continued his tirade about the Liberals' Greenbelt 'scam' on Friday
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New education bill aimed at lagging school boards, minister says

New education bill aimed at lagging school boards, minister says

Some school boards, mostly in northern Ontario, rank low on standardized testing and graduation rates; two biggest Simcoe County school boards ranked on the higher end with grad rates around 90 per cent
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Lecce introduces bill to increase provincial control over education

Lecce introduces bill to increase provincial control over education

The bill aims to reform school boards and allow the minister to set provincial priorities for student achievement
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Ontario ready to overhaul developmental services funding

Ontario ready to overhaul developmental services funding

It comes as the ombudsman has launched an investigation into the lack of supports for adults with developmental disabilities
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Groups taking Ford government to court over 'bold lie' of long-term care bill

Groups taking Ford government to court over 'bold lie' of long-term care bill

The More Beds, Better Care Act doesn't provide more beds, nor offer better care, but it does violate seniors' rights, they argue
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Ontario launching 'ultra-low' overnight hydro rate targeting EV users

Ontario launching 'ultra-low' overnight hydro rate targeting EV users

The idea is to shift vehicle charging to nighttime, when demand is otherwise low
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‘Prudent’ or ‘austere’? Ontario tables nearly balanced 2023 budget

‘Prudent’ or ‘austere’? Ontario tables nearly balanced 2023 budget

Opposition politicians slammed the Ford government’s 2023 budget as insufficient
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Ontario to allow health-care staff to work 'outside of their regular responsibilities' amid shortage

Ontario to allow health-care staff to work 'outside of their regular responsibilities' amid shortage

Critics of the government say they're concerned changes to health-care worker regulations will ultimately put patients at risk
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