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Deal may be coming on public HST hearings
Two maverick Progressive Conservatives refused to leave the Ontario legislature Monday — and were prepared to stay the night — over the government’s refusal to hold provincewide public consultations on tax harmonization.
Feds to speed up wait times for approving foreign credentials
Ottawa is cutting the wait time for some foreign-trained workers who currently wait up to two years to learn whether their qualifications will be recognized in Canada.
T.O. Humane Society workers speak of threats
Some rank-and-file employees of the Toronto Humane Society say they have received death threats since arrests last week of five officials on animal cruelty charges. Meanwhile, the THS remains closed.
Canada falling behind on climate fight, U.K. author says
British environmental writer George Monbiot vowed two years ago to stop flying, but he told a Toronto audience that he broke the pledge partly because Canadians need to be told their nation’s reputation is suffering over the handling of the climate issue.
Opposition condems PM for partisan shots involving troops
The Harper government is once again calling in the troops in an effort to recast the public debate over the treatment of Afghan detainees.
Protestors arrested for occupying Flaherty’s riding office
Police arrested seven protesters who occupied federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s riding office in Whitby, Ont., on Monday.
Maple Leaf Gardens reno deal to be announced
Ryerson University, Loblaws and the federal government are set to announce a deal that will see the rejuvenation of Maple Leaf Gardens, including the retention of its storied ice surface.
Man in custody after two pedestrians struck by car
A man is in police custody facing an impaired driving charge after two people were struck by a vehicle in Toronto’s east end early Monday morning.
THS could stay closed for up to 3 weeks: OSPCA
The Toronto Humane Society will remain closed for weeks as animal welfare investigators pour over hundreds of thousands of files under the authority of a search warrant that the society vowed Monday to challenge.
Protesters arrested at Flaherty’s Whitby office
Police arrested seven protesters who occupied federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s riding office in Whitby, Ont., on Monday.
