St. Paul’s MPP resigns from Queen’s Park seat
The doctor is hanging up his political stethoscope in St. Paul’s. MPP Eric Hoskins announced his resignation from his seat,
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New consumer protections in condominium communities for fall
The Condominium Authority of Ontario aims to protect condo owners and residents by increasing consumer protections in local condo communities.
Read moreQueen’s Park taking lead in fighting climate change
Due to a lack of national leadership, subnational governments like Ontario, Quebec and California are taking the lead to combat climate change.
Read moreGames will bring the best to Toronto
This summer will be a watershed moment for our city and region when we play host to the largest multi-sport
Read moreNew budget unveils plan to build up Ontario
The new provincial budget follows through on our government’s long-term plan to build Ontario up through infrastructure investment and economic growth. It’s not simply a breakdown of taxes and spending for another year. It’s an important checklist of goals and priorities to get our province moving, and for which our government will be held accountable.
Read moreA clean, prosperous Ontario means tackling climate change
The health of our children and the future of our planet hinge in part on our ability to confront climate change and alter the way we consume energy. That may sound dramatic, but science and weather patterns have shown us there is no time left to delay. Curbing the emission of greenhouse gases that cause climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing politicians and policy makers around the world.
Read moreA wealth of seniors resources
One of the things I love most about our St. Paul’s neighbourhoods is how we all pull together to help each other. We have among the strongest support networks in Toronto, and it’s all thanks to volunteers and grassroots activists. And among the most active groups out there helping each other out are seniors.
Read morePoliticians listen at St. Paul’s ‘accountability session’
About three dozen people streamed into the auditorium of Leo Baeck Day School on Arlington Avenue on Sunday afternoon to interact with their local politicians in a public summit organized by St. Paul’s MP Carolyn Bennett.
Read moreStay healthy this winter, with a flu shot
Another winter is just around the corner. I hope it doesn’t involve another polar vortex or Christmas ice storm, but it’s best to be prepared.
Read moreIPF patient still waiting for drug coverage approval
Michael Jarvis, a sufferer of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, may have to wait until the spring to hear if he qualifies for government assistance to help offset the costs of his medication.
Read more‘No vaping’ signs on horizon in Toronto?
Users of e-cigarettes may soon be asked to butt out, and city council wants the “vaping” gadgets banned wherever cigarettes
Read moreHoskins, Murray move up in cabinet shuffle
Two midtown MPPs find themselves with new portfolios following Premier Kathleen Wynne’s post-election cabinet shuffle.
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Hoskins right prescription for Peace… in our time?
When Dr. Eric Hoskins arrived at the Sports Centre Cafe on St. Clair Avenue West on election night, his return to Queen’s Park already established, among his well wishers were notable political figures and one well known musician.
Read moreHoskins easily keeps St. Paul’s
The big red machine not only rolled through the province, but it also rolled through the riding of St. Paul’s. Liberal incumbent Eric Hoskins won his riding for a third time, garnering 59.9 percent of the vote with 230 of 232 polls having reported.
Read moreWhy we need new cash for transit
Minister Eric Hoskins explains the case for dedicated funding streams
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