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Tory vows to use strong-mayor powers to get new housing division operating fast

Toronto Mayor John Tory says he will use so-called strong mayor powers to create a new division at city hall to streamline housing development.
'Irreparable harm will occur' if Doug Ford testifies at inquiry, Ford's lawyers say

'Irreparable harm will occur' if Doug Ford testifies at inquiry, Ford's lawyers say

TORONTO — Doug Ford's government is arguing "irreparable harm will occur" if a summons for the Ontario premier to testify at the Emergencies Act inquiry is not quashed, court documents show.
Canada Infrastructure Bank puts nearly $1B toward Ontario small nuclear project

Canada Infrastructure Bank puts nearly $1B toward Ontario small nuclear project

The federal government's Canada Infrastructure Bank is putting nearly $1 billion toward the construction of the country's first small modular reactor, located at the site of an existing nuclear plant in Ontario.
Non-competitive local Ontario races contribute to low voter turnout: experts

Non-competitive local Ontario races contribute to low voter turnout: experts

TORONTO — Low turnout in Ontario's municipal elections could be partly attributed to non-competitive races, the non-partisan nature of local politics and other structural issues with the process, experts said Tuesday, urging communities to find ways

Private endangered species charges against Ontario cabinet minister dropped

BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. — An Ontario town says private charges that alleged a provincial cabinet minister harmed a threatened turtle species while he was mayor have been dropped.
Ontario set to reduce developer charges to spur new home construction

Ontario set to reduce developer charges to spur new home construction

TORONTO — Reducing developer charges, allowing more units on one residential lot, and pursuing rent-to-own programs are among a host of measures Ontario announced Tuesday aimed at tackling the housing crisis.

Ontario big city mayors set to test out strong mayor powers within a year

TORONTO — Ontario's big city mayors elected to a new term in office may soon have enhanced powers at their disposal to tackle tough issues like housing.
Former Ontario provincial party leaders win mayoral races in Vaughan, Hamilton

Former Ontario provincial party leaders win mayoral races in Vaughan, Hamilton

TORONTO — Two former Ontario party leaders carved municipal paths to political redemption Monday, narrowly winning mayoral races mere months after disappointing provincial losses, while several large cities opted to hand their incumbents another term
Ten notable mayoral winners in municipal elections across Ontario

Ten notable mayoral winners in municipal elections across Ontario

Results are in for municipal elections across Ontario.
John Tory promises work on 'unfinished business' in third term as Toronto mayor

John Tory promises work on 'unfinished business' in third term as Toronto mayor

TORONTO — John Tory secured a strong third mandate as mayor of Canada's most populous city on Monday, after a campaign that saw him tout his years of experience in Toronto's top office in his bid for re-election.