4 h. ago Randall Denley: Ontario’s ‘historic’ spending under Ford sure isn’t producing results

The fundamental problem is that economic growth is not strong enough to provide the taxes the province requires

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37 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 President to Join Pickering Picket Line as WSIB Strike Hits One

PICKERING, Ontario — As the historic strike by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers reaches the one-month mark, Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join the picket line in Pickering tomorrow, June 19 at 10:00 a.m., in a show of solidarity with members demanding a fair contract, mental […]

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48 h. ago Canadian wedding trends that'll make you want to get married ASAP

 This wedding season is well underway, and if you’re planning for your upcoming big day, there might be some fun nuptial trends to take notice of as you work awayFrom intimate ceremonies to unique destinations, couples are doing it big, in their own way. Need a little inspiration? blogTO chatted with the team at Century Barn Weddings in Peterborough County for a deeper look at these growing trends. Small, intimate ceremonies Wedding experts have forecasted that small and intimate ceremonies are taking the lead, leaving behind large-scale celebrations.Intimate ceremonies mean having your very closest friends and family on your special day, which also saves money from your total budget. Elopement weddings, with 50 guests or fewer, are increasingly becoming more popular as well.Looking to Century Barn Weddings, a beautifully historic farmstead in Cavan, Ontario, one hour away from the GTA, customized ceremony packages like sunset weddings or brunch e...

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2 w. ago Randall Denley: Ontario is finally forcing out DEI from schools and universities

It’s welcome news for anyone who thinks that public education should be about learning and diversity of ideas, not a playground for political activists

Society

3 w. ago This historic $4.7 million Ontario home puts 'The Great Gatsby' to shame

At a time when we're inundated with new builds and condo developments, a historic home is an increasingly rare and special thing, and this $4.7 million Ontario home is among the most breathtaking on the market today.Described by listing agent Steve Roblin as the "crown jewel of Dundas, Ontario," 50 South Street West (also known as Mount Fairview) is an unmistakable beacon of the area's long history, with a degree of opulence that feels like something out of The Great Gatsby, though its construction long predates the 1920s.Built in 1847, the home sits on a meticulously manicured 1.3-acre lot, rising above the surrounding tree line with alabaster columns and a wraparound porch that you wouldn't be able to scrape me off of in the summertime.Now I'm just getting carried away. Let me tell you about this property.The ground floor.The house, which boasts over 6000 sq. ft. in above-grade living space, may appear like it was plucked out of an absolutely en...

Economics

3 w. ago Randall Denley: Ontario ends the Ring of Fire ‘consultation’ quagmire to finally get it done

We already know people who live on traditional lands in the north are unlikely to welcome mining. They shouldn't be able to veto it

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4 w. ago Randal Denley: Ontario’s school boards have gotten seriously out of hand

The province has ordered investigations into the finances of three school boards in Toronto and Ottawa

Society

4 w. ago Randall Denley: Ontario’s school boards have gotten seriously out of hand

The province has ordered investigations into the finances of three school boards in Toronto and Ottawa

Society