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VIDEO: What we discovered about the long-term care homes in your community
VIDEO: What we discovered about the long-term care homes in your community
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: New data obtained by The Trillium reveals which Ontario LTC homes are providing the mandated level of hands-on care — and which are not
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December 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
VIDEO: What we discovered about the long-term care homes in your community
Algoma Steel laying off more than 1,000 workers
Algoma Steel laying off more than 1,000 workers
The presidents of both unions – local 2724 and local 2251 – confirmed the layoffs will happen in March 2026
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December 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Algoma Steel laying off more than 1,000 workers
VIDEO: Your local grocery store won’t be forced to collect empties after all
VIDEO: Your local grocery store won’t be forced to collect empties after all
Tonight on Village Media's new 'Closer Look' podcast: How all sides came together to avoid a brewing battle over what happens to your empty beer and booze bottles
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November 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
VIDEO: Your local grocery store won’t be forced to collect empties after all
Ontario NDP asks for lobbying investigation into labour minister’s wife, who rejects allegations
Ontario NDP asks for lobbying investigation into labour minister’s wife, who rejects allegations
Labour Minister David Piccini and his wife say they have a formal ethics screen set up, co-ordinated by the integrity commissioner’s office
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November 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Ontario NDP asks for lobbying investigation into labour minister’s wife, who rejects allegations
Company given $2M from Skills Development Fund run by Ford family dentist: sources
Company given $2M from Skills Development Fund run by Ford family dentist: sources
The company’s CEO also worked closely with the wife of the minister in charge of the grant program at the time
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November 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Company given $2M from Skills Development Fund run by Ford family dentist: sources
CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN: An update and special thank you from The Trillium
CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN: An update and special thank you from The Trillium
We've reached the first goal in our campaign to cover thousands of dollars in fees for a series of freedom of information requests related to the Ford government's Skills Development Fund
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November 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN: An update and special thank you from The Trillium
Internal government data shows which long-term care homes met Ontario's hands-on care targets — and which didn't
Internal government data shows which long-term care homes met Ontario's hands-on care targets — and which didn't
As the province has lifted long-term care staffing levels since the pandemic, some companies’ homes have lagged behind, records show
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November 26, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Internal government data shows which long-term care homes met Ontario's hands-on care targets — and which didn't
NDP leader requests integrity commissioner investigation into labour minister over Skills Development Fund
NDP leader requests integrity commissioner investigation into labour minister over Skills Development Fund
Marit Stiles is asking the commissioner to investigate whether David Piccini broke the ethics law for MPPs
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November 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
NDP leader requests integrity commissioner investigation into labour minister over Skills Development Fund
‘I’m proud of my record’: Dalton McGuinty answers our questions on the gas plants
‘I’m proud of my record’: Dalton McGuinty answers our questions on the gas plants
While promoting his new book about leadership on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast, Ontario's former premier was asked about the political scandal that continues to linger all these years later
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November 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
‘I’m proud of my record’: Dalton McGuinty answers our questions on the gas plants
VIDEO: Dalton McGuinty has a book full of advice for every politician in Canada
VIDEO: Dalton McGuinty has a book full of advice for every politician in Canada
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Author of a new book, Ontario's former premier joins us for a wide-ranging chat about leadership, inspiration and the political scandals that come and go
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November 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
VIDEO: Dalton McGuinty has a book full of advice for every politician in Canada
CLOSER LOOK: Why we’re asking you to help fund our investigative journalism
CLOSER LOOK: Why we’re asking you to help fund our investigative journalism
The Trillium, Village Media's bureau at Queen's Park, is asking readers across the province to help uncover more details about the Ford government's controversial Skills Development Fund
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November 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
CLOSER LOOK: Why we’re asking you to help fund our investigative journalism
Ford's PCs maintain strong lead, but Skills Development Fund controversy is damaging trust: poll
Ford's PCs maintain strong lead, but Skills Development Fund controversy is damaging trust: poll
Three out of every five Ontarians surveyed said they're 'very' or 'somewhat' concerned about the Ford government's management of the training grant program
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November 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Ford's PCs maintain strong lead, but Skills Development Fund controversy is damaging trust: poll
Audit leading Ford government to ask OPP to investigate a company it paid $40M was started this year: premier’s office
Audit leading Ford government to ask OPP to investigate a company it paid $40M was started this year: premier’s office
The ‘forensic’ probe of the company was launched in 2025, despite the government observing ‘irregularities’ two years ago
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November 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Audit leading Ford government to ask OPP to investigate a company it paid $40M was started this year: premier’s office
Laurentian faculty launches Charter challenge against province over loan deal
Laurentian faculty launches Charter challenge against province over loan deal
Engaged in first bargaining since CCAA contract, Laurentian faculty union says 2022 insolvency exit loan agreement is interfering with the talks
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November 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Laurentian faculty launches Charter challenge against province over loan deal
CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN: Help us investigate the Skills Development Fund
CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN: Help us investigate the Skills Development Fund
Your contribution can make hidden government documents public
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November 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN: Help us investigate the Skills Development Fund
OPP Anti-Rackets Branch looking into Skills Development Fund recipient
OPP Anti-Rackets Branch looking into Skills Development Fund recipient
Meanwhile, civil servants with the Ministry of Labour have been reminded of their confidentiality obligations, a leaked memo shows
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November 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
OPP Anti-Rackets Branch looking into Skills Development Fund recipient
Another dental sector biz that got millions in Ontario labour funds had ties to then-minister’s wife
Another dental sector biz that got millions in Ontario labour funds had ties to then-minister’s wife
The company of a dentist-turned-businessman who worked with the ex-minister’s wife through another organization received $5.1 million of taxpayer funds
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November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Another dental sector biz that got millions in Ontario labour funds had ties to then-minister’s wife
Ontario nickel mine among second list of federal major projects
Ontario nickel mine among second list of federal major projects
The six new initiatives referred to the Major Projects Office focus on critical minerals, natural gas and energy
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November 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Ontario nickel mine among second list of federal major projects
Ontario teachers to get charge cards for classroom supplies, Doug Ford says
Ontario teachers to get charge cards for classroom supplies, Doug Ford says
Teacher union leader says the premier should ‘consider funding schools properly’ if he’s worried about classroom supplies
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November 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Ontario teachers to get charge cards for classroom supplies, Doug Ford says
Ford government sends audit of company involved in Skills Development Fund controversy to OPP
Ford government sends audit of company involved in Skills Development Fund controversy to OPP
The province says it sent police details of a ‘forensic audit’ of a company it’s paid $37M, and whose lobbyist’s Parisian wedding was recently attended by the labour minister
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November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Ford government sends audit of company involved in Skills Development Fund controversy to OPP
Ontario Federation of Labour president accused of creating ‘toxic’ work environment
Ontario Federation of Labour president accused of creating ‘toxic’ work environment
13 staffers sent a letter to the OFL’s executive board, accusing Laura Walton of bullying and other bad behaviour ‘disproportionately directed toward racialized staff’
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November 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Ontario Federation of Labour president accused of creating ‘toxic’ work environment
'Better call Paul,' advocates tell families struggling with school supports for kids with disabilities
'Better call Paul,' advocates tell families struggling with school supports for kids with disabilities
Three advocacy groups launched a joint campaign on Monday, encouraging families to reach out to the education minister about any special education concerns in the absence of trustees at several boards under provincial supervision
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November 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
'Better call Paul,' advocates tell families struggling with school supports for kids with disabilities
Springwater mayor uses strong powers to fire legal counsel amid Barrie boundary dispute
Springwater mayor uses strong powers to fire legal counsel amid Barrie boundary dispute
Mayor advised staff to 'issue a written notice to Loopstra Nixon LLP confirming cessation of its engagement'
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November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Springwater mayor uses strong powers to fire legal counsel amid Barrie boundary dispute
VIDEO: Is a Hwy. 401 tunnel even possible? The answer will cost taxpayers $9.1M
VIDEO: Is a Hwy. 401 tunnel even possible? The answer will cost taxpayers $9.1M
Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: The province has chosen a firm to conduct a multi-million-dollar feasibility study on Doug Ford's dream of a tunnel underneath Ontario's busiest highway
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November 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
VIDEO: Is a Hwy. 401 tunnel even possible? The answer will cost taxpayers $9.1M
HART Hub quietly opened in Sault Ste. Marie
HART Hub quietly opened in Sault Ste. Marie
The long-anticipated Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub has officially opened its doors, though many of its promised services are still on the way
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November 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
HART Hub quietly opened in Sault Ste. Marie