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Toronto plans to hold byelection to elect new mayor on June 26

Toronto plans to hold byelection to elect new mayor on June 26

Toronto residents are expected to head to the polls to elect a new mayor on June 26, the city clerk announced Thursday, setting out a timeline for the race to replace John Tory.
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Ontario government to table budget March 23

Ontario government to table budget March 23

TORONTO — Ontario is set to introduce its budget on March 23. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy announced the date today, saying the budget will outline a "strong future" for Ontario during uncertain economic times.
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NDP files integrity complaint about Ford family stag-and-doe event

NDP files integrity complaint about Ford family stag-and-doe event

TORONTO — NDP Leader Marit Stiles has asked Ontario's integrity commissioner to issue an opinion on Premier Doug Ford's actions surrounding his daughter's stag-and-doe event, which she calls "troubling.
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Canadian food bloggers share tips, tricks to make filling budget-friendly meals

Canadian food bloggers share tips, tricks to make filling budget-friendly meals

TORONTO — Food bloggers and cookbook authors say meal-planning and simple recipes can help home cooks put together fillingand tasty dishes on a budget — an increasingly stressful challenge amid rising food prices.
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Canadian food bloggers share their fulfilling budget-friendly recipes

Canadian food bloggers share their fulfilling budget-friendly recipes

TORONTO — Canadian food bloggers share budget-friendly recipes for those wanting to spend less at grocery stores amid rising food costs.
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Ontario explores possibility of new, large-scale nuclear plants

Ontario explores possibility of new, large-scale nuclear plants

TORONTO — Ontario is exploring the possibility of building new, large-scale nuclear plants in order to meet increasing demand for electricity and phase out natural gas generation.
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Ontario hospitals optimistic health-reform bill will prevent drain of workers

Ontario hospitals optimistic health-reform bill will prevent drain of workers

TORONTO — Ontario hospitals are optimistic the province's new health-care reform legislation will protect against the drain of workers to expanding private surgical clinics.
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Winter storm descends over southern Ontario, snow and freezing rain in forecast

Winter storm descends over southern Ontario, snow and freezing rain in forecast

TORONTO — A messy mix of snow, ice and freezing rain moved across southern Ontario on Wednesday, plunging the region back into the depths of winter after several days of milder weather, with Environment Canada predicting colder temperatures into the
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No plans to hold mayoral byelection before June: Toronto deputy mayor

Toronto’s deputy mayor says she has no plans to call an early meeting of city council to fast-track the path to a mayoral byelection to replace John Tory.
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Some parents are leaving Ontario because of frustrations with its autism program

Some parents are leaving Ontario because of frustrations with its autism program

Marie Lee and her family stepped off a plane in Calgary on Tuesday, ready to start a new life — but for all of Western Canada's charms, their move had more to do with getting out of Ontario.
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