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Local politics from Ontario. Council decisions, policy debates and the governance stories that affect everyday life.

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Government officials in Ontario discussing housing development and construction fees during a press conference.
Politics
Governments commit $8.8B to cut Ontario housing development charges
Kieran Hayes ·
New transmission project in northwestern Ontario will support mining and electricity demands.
Politics
Ontario fast-tracks new transmission line for northwest
Kieran Hayes ·
Queen’s Park legislative building with Highways 11 and 17 signage in the foreground.
Politics
Ontario legislature designates Highways 11 and 17 as nationally significant
Kieran Hayes ·
A politics news photograph from Ontario Citizen
Politics
Governments invest $14.3M in Mississauga public transit
Jade Liu ·
Bombardier jet parked on tarmac under natural lighting, representing a government sale.
Politics
Ontario government sells $29-million jet after public outcry
Jade Liu ·
A politics news photograph from Ontario Citizen
Politics
Ontario government introduces bill to overhaul school board governance
Chloe Stewart ·
Realistic image of an urban light rail train approaching a station along Toronto's waterfront.
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Toronto on hook for budget overruns in new Waterfront LRT deal
Dean Peterson ·
Protestors in front of Queen's Park demanding the halt of the 'One Fare 2.0' expansion plan.
Politics
GTHA transit unions demand province halt 'One Fare 2.0' expansion
Jade Liu ·
Ontario Chamber of Commerce president speaks at a press conference supporting the Toronto-Quebec high-speed rail project.
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce backs Toronto-Quebec high-speed rail
Chloe Stewart ·
Ontario Parliament Building exterior with a 'For Lease' sign in front.
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Ontario MPPs get second pay raise sparking public outrage
Dean Peterson ·
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with a passenger jet at the terminal under natural daylight.
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Ontario moves to take over Billy Bishop Airport expansion
Dean Peterson ·
Ontario legislature building with overcast skies, representing government and law.
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Ford government advances controversial records secrecy bill
Chloe Stewart ·