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Ontario's ministerial zoning order process needs overhaul, auditor general says

Ontario's ministerial zoning order process needs overhaul, auditor general says

TORONTO — Ontario's ministerial zoning order process needs to be overhauled, even after the introduction of a new framework for the land use planning tool, the province's auditor general said Tuesday.
Auditor general slams Ontario Place redevelopment process as unfair, subjective

Auditor general slams Ontario Place redevelopment process as unfair, subjective

TORONTO — A European company developing a spa and waterpark at Ontario Place got special access to provincial executives during a submission process that was not fair or transparent, Ontario's auditor general said Tuesday in her annual report.
Ontario's opioid strategy outdated, auditor general says

Ontario's opioid strategy outdated, auditor general says

TORONTO — Ontario's opioid strategy, even with its new abstinence-based model for treatment, is outdated and does not serve the current needs of the people, the auditor general found in her annual report released Tuesday.
Communities hit by weekend storm should brace for more snow: Environment Canada

Communities hit by weekend storm should brace for more snow: Environment Canada

Some Ontario communities still digging out after a severe storm last weekend should brace for a second round as snow squalls coming off the Great Lakes are expected to bring heavy snow to a swath of the province over the coming days.
Ontario spent highest-ever amount on government ads, auditor says

Ontario spent highest-ever amount on government ads, auditor says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government spent three times the amount of money on government advertising in the last fiscal year as it did the year before – the highest amount ever – and most campaigns were more partisan than informational, t
16-year-old charged with murder in Couchiching First Nation death

16-year-old charged with murder in Couchiching First Nation death

Ontario Provincial Police say a teenager has been charged with second-degree murder after a death in Couchiching First Nation in northern Ontario.
Liberal minister says Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become 51st state

Liberal minister says Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become 51st state

OTTAWA — President-elect Donald Trump was joking when he suggested Canada become the 51st U.S. state during a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Florida on Friday, said a Liberal minister who attended the meeting.
'Going to take a little time': Leafs' Matthews still getting up to speed after injury

'Going to take a little time': Leafs' Matthews still getting up to speed after injury

TORONTO — Auston Matthews spent nearly a month on the sidelines.

Matthews scores first goal since return from injury, Maple Leafs beat Blackhawks 4-1

TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored his first goal since returning from injury as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday night.
Matthews scores first goal since return from injury, Maple Leafs down Blackhawks

Matthews scores first goal since return from injury, Maple Leafs down Blackhawks

TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored his first goal since returning from injury as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday.