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Jessica Smith Cross

Jessica Smith Cross

Jessica Smith Cross began her career in local news, reporting for Metro newspapers in five Canadian cities, as well as for CTV, the Guelph Mercury and the Turtle Island News. She made the leap to political journalism in 2016 but frequently looks back. Prior to the Trillium, she was the editor-in-chief of iPolitics and Queen's Park Briefing.

Recent Work by Jessica

Frequently closed rural Ontario emergency department faces uncertain future

Frequently closed rural Ontario emergency department faces uncertain future

Patient volumes have dropped off at the Chesley emergency department because of reduced hours and unplanned closures
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Retiring judge warns of 'significant damage to the justice system' from Ford's comments on judicial appointments

Retiring judge warns of 'significant damage to the justice system' from Ford's comments on judicial appointments

Justice David Doherty said judges should be 'like-minded' in striving to meet the public's expectations of justice — not in allegiance with political leaders
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Ontario to retroactively ban lien used in 'virtual home invasions'

Ontario to retroactively ban lien used in 'virtual home invasions'

To defeat increasing fraud, the Ontario government will retroactively ban Notices of Security Interest in the land registry system
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Are private-pay health care clinics legal? Minister won't say

Are private-pay health care clinics legal? Minister won't say

Some new clinics are taking advantage of the family doctor shortage to charge patients
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Ford says he wants 'tough' judges, advocates for partisan appointments

Ford says he wants 'tough' judges, advocates for partisan appointments

Ford defended appointing his ex-staffers to a committee that selects judicial candidates as a step toward getting tough-on-crime judges
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Ontario Liberals take no position on carbon tax when questioned

Ontario Liberals take no position on carbon tax when questioned

Bonnie Crombie, self-described 'queen of the people's hearts,' says her party will consult with experts and regular Ontarians on climate plan
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'Do you need more money?' Ford promises action on emergency department waits

'Do you need more money?' Ford promises action on emergency department waits

The premier first promised to end hallway health care five years ago
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Mental health group pitches province on supportive housing fund

Mental health group pitches province on supportive housing fund

The Canadian Mental Health Association is asking the province to establish a fund for providing supportive housing
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International student crackdown a threat to some Ontario colleges

International student crackdown a threat to some Ontario colleges

Northern college presidents warned that a coming restriction on post-graduation work permits will endanger their public-private partnerships
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Not a money challenge? Minister, physicians on the overcrowding of Ontario's emergency departments

Not a money challenge? Minister, physicians on the overcrowding of Ontario's emergency departments

Part two in a series on data showing wait times in Ontario emergency departments at a historic high
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