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Ontario’s forest firefighters are finally seeing their hourly wage move in a direction that matches the risks they face, thanks to a $3 per hour pay increase announced by the province. This policy doesn’t just tweak a paycheque—it signals a shift in how essential public sector work is valued during a time of escalating wildfires. […]
Pay raise or overdue correction for Ontario’s forest firefighters? Read More »
Thunder rumbles through institutional corridors rarely heard by the public, but the Ombudsman’s latest call for action has made certain the storm within Ontario’s correctional system will not go unnoticed. The Ombudsman, a figure tasked with holding public institutions to account, has delivered an uncompromising message: the volume of complaints pouring in from provincial jails
Why Ontario’s Correctional Complaints Are Sounding the Alarm Read More »
Wealth has begun to shape the boundaries of health in Ontario, as recent union-led rallies in Barrie and neighbouring communities force a pivotal question: does access to care now depend on the size of one’s wallet? The spectre of an American-style health system, long a point of national contrast for Canadians, is now the central
Ontario Faces Unequal Health Access as Unions Sound Alarm Read More »
Diplomacy between Canada and India has thawed, but the spring melt reveals more than just fresh opportunities—it exposes the persistent demand for vigilance against foreign interference lurking beneath the surface. The return of high commissioners marks a tentative new chapter in the Canada-India relationship, one inked not with grand promises but with cautious optimism. Just
Diplomacy on thin ice: what’s at stake as Canada and India renew ties Read More »
Every city must decide who gets to shape its public spaces: the people who use them daily, or the businesses eager to leave their mark. Orillia has chosen to ask its residents directly. The City of Orillia stands at a crossroads, seeking ways to fund community programs while preserving the character of its parks, arenas,
Orillia Invites Residents to Weigh In on Balancing Public Spaces and Private Interests Read More »
Some meetings are polite, even dull. Others crackle with tension before the first handshake. As Canada prepares to host the G7 summit, one question will ripple through every corridor: will Canada, as host, hold the centre stage—or will the returning presence of Trump drown out the country’s careful choreography? The G7, after all, isn’t a
All Eyes on Canada as Leaders Gather for a High-Stakes G7 Read More »
Few images in Canadian political satire resonate more deeply than the ‘king’ perched atop his gilded throne, undisturbed by the noise beyond his palace gates. This metaphor, far from mere jest, exposes a critical rift: the suspicion that those in power retreat into their own little bubble, insulated from the lives and voices of ordinary
When leaders become kings: Democracy and public critique Read More »
Sticker shock rarely elicits applause at city hall, but this week in Barrie, it forced council to swap grand ambition for measured compromise—at least where the city’s next library is concerned. The original vision for Barrie’s south-end library soared to almost 45,000 square feet—a testament to the city’s growth and the belief in libraries as
Barrie Residents Weigh In as Library Expansion Plans Shift Read More »
Few gatherings carry as much consequence as the G7 summit, and this year Alberta’s rolling landscapes set the stage for a showdown over tariffs that could define Canada’s economic future. For months, tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have rippled across borders, unsettling Canada’s manufacturing sector and driving unemployment to seven per cent. The cost
Will Residents See Relief if Trump and Carney Agree? Read More »
Sarah Chung stands at her convocation, degree in hand, but the celebration feels muted by uncertainty. Canada’s newest graduates are entering a workforce that’s less welcoming than at any time since the 1990s, and the numbers don’t lie—the country faces its highest youth unemployment rate in a quarter-century, pandemic years aside. The Canadian labour market,
Why youth unemployment is Canada’s warning sign Read More »
