Ontario News Watch

	NDP says it will support Liberal budget, averting election 11:16am NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says she'll ensure passage of the provincial budget, avoiding an election.
Toronto Star: Election averted as NDP agrees to support Liberal budget Sun Media: Wynne, Horwath tops in Ontario popularity: poll

Taking It To The Streets: Harper and Ford's Crisis Strategies: Run Away
Stephen Harper and Rob Ford share the same damage control strategy, it seems. With questions swirling about how much the Prime Minister knew about a deal that saw his Chief of Staff pay off $90,000 of Senator Mike Duffy's improper housing expenses, the PM is leaving the country. Meanwhile, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford went to ground when stories surfaced about a video in which he is allegedly smoking crack cocaine. This is leadership? More from ONW's Susanna Kelley.

The ONW Insiders, Part 1: Hershell Ezrin, Howard Hampton, Jeff Bangs

Former Premier Dalton McGuinty says he made the decision to shutter the Mississauga gas plant. But how likely is it he made the eleventh-hour election choice alone?

The ONW Insiders, Part 2: Hershell Ezrin, Howard Hampton, Jeff Bangs

Former Premier Dalton McGuinty cancelled the Mississauga gas plant in mid-campaign without knowing the cost. How often are important policy decisions made on the fly?

The ONW Insiders: Ontario Budget 2013

More money for home care, jobs for youth, lower car insurance rates ... John Snobelen, Howard Hampton and Bob Richardson on whether the Liberals can successfully woo the NDP and avoid an election.

The ONW Insiders: What Kind Of Budget Does Ontario Need?

The Liberals' May 2nd budget may win NDP support, but is it what Ontario needs? Former PC Premier Ernie Eves, Liberal Bob Richardson and former NDP leader Howard Hampton debate.

The ONW Insiders, Part 1: Justin Trudeau's First Week

Justin Trudeau made his debut as Liberal leader in Ottawa this week. He stuck to his theme of championing the middle class. Ezrin, Hampton and Bangs on the strategy behind that.

The ONW Insiders, Part 2: Justin Trudeau's First Week

When Justin Trudeau fights the next election, the battlegrounds are clear: seats in Ontario's "905" belt and Quebec. Ezrin, Hampton and Bangs on what he needs to do to win.

The ONW Insiders: Big Gamble on Big Move

Fuel tax? Highway tolls? Metrolinx has released ideas on how to pay for new transit. Can Kathleen Wynne sell voters on paying more? Ezrin, Hampton and Bangs on her Big Gamble on The Big Move.

The ONW Insiders: The Rob Ford Bombshell

The Toronto Star alleges the Toronto Mayor has a drinking problem that has been an open secret at city hall. Ezrin, Bangs and Hampton on when the private becomes a legitimate public concern.

The ONW Insiders: Is The Fix In For A Toronto Casino?

Premier Wynne has pulled two Ontario Lottery and Gaming officials in to demand Toronto won't get a special casino deal. Hershell Ezrin, Jeff Bangs and Howard Hampton on that.

The ONW Insiders: Is the Political Pendulum Swinging Left?

Justin Trudeau signs up 150,000 supporters; Almost 61 per cent of Ontarians prefer the Liberals or the NDP. We ask Ezrin, Snobelen and Hampton: are Canadians moving left?

The ONW Insiders: Tim Hudak's Big Hard Right Gamble, Part 1

Ontario a Right To Work province. 10,000 education workers cut. Can going hard right win the next election for the PC's? Ezrin, Snobelen and Hampton on Tim Hudak's big gamble.

The ONW Insiders: Tim Hudak's Big Hard Right Gamble, Part 2

Cracking down hard on unions, cutting welfare payments. Tim Hudak is gambling it all on going hard right. Ezrin, Snobelen and Hampton on whether it's a winning strategy.

The ONW Insiders: The Gas Plant Affair

The PC's and NDP have been hammering the Liberals for months over the gas plant affair. How seriously is it affecting the Wynne government? Insiders Ezrin, Snobelen and Ferreira's surprise take.

The ONW Insiders: Throne Speech Strategies

The Speech may buy Premier Wynne time and distance from Liberal scandals. But what are Tim Hudak's and Andrea Horwath's Throne Speech strategies? Ezrin, Hampton and Bangs weigh in.

The ONW Insiders: The New Ontario Cabinet

What message do Kathleen Wynne's new cabinet picks send about where she's taking Ontario? Queen's Park experts Marie Bountrogianni, John Snobelen and Sheila White give us their take.

The ONW Insiders: Who'll Be In The New Wynne Cabinet?

What factors will go into Kathleen Wynne's thinking as she puts together her new cabinet, and who'll be sworn in next Monday? Hershell Ezrin, Jeff Bangs and Sheila White opine.

The ONW Insiders: Where Will Kathleen Wynne Take Ontario?

The NDP have put out their wish list; the Tories want to cut spending. Hershell Ezrin, John Snobelen and Paul Ferreira on where Kathleen Wynne is taking our province.

Doing Deals, Wooing Delegates Part 1

Sandra Pupatello thought she had Eric Hoskins support-until he crossed the convention floor to Kathleen Wynne. Did he change his mind mid-walk? Watch Susanna Kelley's documentary on the convention.

Doing Deals, Wooing Delegates Part 2

There's what you saw of the Liberal convention on TV, and there's what you didn't see. In this ONW documentary, a top Liberal strategist guides us through what was going on behind the scenes.

The ONW Insiders, Part 1: Convention Tricks of The Trade

What's it's like for the frontrunner at a leadership convention? What's your strategy if you're in second place? Convention backroom veterans Ezrin, Snobelen and Ferreira dish.

The ONW Insiders, Part 2: Convention Tricks of The Trade

Feeling the love: the life of a leadership convention delegate. Everyone wants you ... until it's over. Ezrin, Snobelen and Ferreira have been there and tell all.

Family joins in search for missing Brampton man in snowy mountains of Australia: Prabhdeep Srawn hasn’t been h... http://t.co/I9jYVgsPoL

21 May 2013 | 3:28 pm

Toronto Star GTA

Toronto casino: Council vote kills Ford’s dream: Toronto council snubs Mayor Rob Ford with final vote to kill ... http://t.co/DL8aAxhYWo

21 May 2013 | 3:28 pm

Toronto Star GTA

Windsor police have closed Ojibway Parkway between E.C. Row and Morton because of massive blaze http://t.co/E8NEmx47SG

21 May 2013 | 3:28 pm

The Windsor Star

Rob Walsh on CBC: cheque to Duffy prima facie offence against Parl’t of Canada Act and “arguably” Criminal Code.

21 May 2013 | 3:26 pm

Andrew Coyne

Liberal Senate leader hopes to call Harper’s office in contempt of Parliament, force Wright to testify http://t.co/WTNYYKb6I3

21 May 2013 | 3:26 pm

National Post

Wed May 22: Theatre - "Monkey Queen, Journey to the East" from 6-7pm at Prince of Wales Public School in #Ptbo - http://t.co/q9DTnKrcM5

21 May 2013 | 3:25 pm

kawarthaNOW.com ®

0521 16:25 Two Men & One Young Offender Face 6 Chgs In Arson Invst http://t.co/UdGUEzeMky

21 May 2013 | 3:25 pm

Toronto Police

Jury trial begins in assault case: A city woman testified she thought an early morning attack two ... http://t.co/nu6cKiY32m #Quintenews

21 May 2013 | 3:25 pm

The Intelligencer

ANAF NEWS: Bus tours a smashing success: Late news came in that Jean Northey has been under the we... http://t.co/iKgW59zZ8q #Quintenews

21 May 2013 | 3:25 pm

The Intelligencer

Bike geeks are gonna want to check out this show coming to @BikesOnWheels. http://t.co/5POLd1m7Ec

21 May 2013 | 3:25 pm

blogTO

SHOCKING PHOTOS: Massive #tornado devastates #Oklahoma http://t.co/7Q5aRgYRz0

21 May 2013 | 3:25 pm

Sun News Network

Peter Kimbell with @environmentca discusses emergency preparedness at 4:42 with @pavia570news.

21 May 2013 | 3:24 pm

570News - Kitchener

'Very upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform http://t.co/HZXYW5Zd6o

21 May 2013 | 3:23 pm

CBC Toronto

Abolish. MT @paulvieira Spox from Senate ethics officer, re: Wright-Duffy. "We cannot comment further on this matter at this time." #cdnpoli

21 May 2013 | 3:23 pm

Joe Fantauzzi

Not talking to the media, but out and about? "@Kouklaaaa Chatted it up with Rob Ford @TOMayorFord last night 😃 http://t.co/YM03GhwQEj"

21 May 2013 | 3:23 pm

Daniel Dale

So … how does Baird get away with saying there was no written agreement?

21 May 2013 | 3:23 pm

Andrew Coyne

Toronto casino vote helps Falls: Niagara Falls has hit the jackpot, says MPP Kim Craitor. http://t.co/vrHocCNOMd

21 May 2013 | 3:23 pm

The Standard

Local firm co-produces short film seen at Cannes: A decision by morro images to go non-mainstream has paid off... http://t.co/5VY1xnZYX4

21 May 2013 | 3:23 pm

The Standard

Cyclists will ride Parkway, Thorold Tunnel: A vast swath of Niagara roads will shut down for a day in Septembe... http://t.co/ptVpBHGMpQ

21 May 2013 | 3:23 pm

The Standard

About to get in touch with Environment Canada about tornado in Orangeville. listen at http://t.co/Ms1Tj4nQWO

21 May 2013 | 3:22 pm

1290 CJBK London

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for London. http://t.co/womEu60pvp #ldnont

21 May 2013 | 3:22 pm

AM980 London

Helpful! @paulvieira: Spox from Canada Senate ethics officer, re: Wright-Duffy. "We cannot comment further on this matter at this time."

21 May 2013 | 3:21 pm

Andrew Coyne

We’re celebrating Public Works Week with a City services Open House this Saturday Check out the video & schedule http://t.co/Akj4fYhseI ^ca

21 May 2013 | 3:21 pm

City of Kingston

Saskatchewan Forum 2013 http://t.co/9zNJabt8Ar #storify #saskforum2013 #saskatchewan

21 May 2013 | 3:21 pm

Conference Board

Twelve-year-old killed as Jeep driven by girl, 11, loses control on B.C. logging road http://t.co/tGWgLuzHsm

21 May 2013 | 3:20 pm

National Post

Mississauga high-schoolers to join Rolling Stones for T.O. concert (with video) http://t.co/54rqS7Tv8y via @thewindsorstar

21 May 2013 | 3:20 pm

The Windsor Star

VIDEO http://t.co/jhwIDlHqrs Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne reacts to the NDP decision to pass the budget and OLG revamp. #ONpoli

21 May 2013 | 3:20 pm

Global News

Shots from @GLaysonCBC re: factory fire in the 700 block of Sprucewood. http://t.co/pEdIoJfBye

21 May 2013 | 3:20 pm

CBC Windsor

Peter Morris honoured by @PeelPoliceMedia & @redcrosscanada | CPR saved baby's life|Story> http://t.co/UL4dGmXSS3 ^sm http://t.co/5efoYnWuAa

21 May 2013 | 3:20 pm

Toronto Police

I endorse this SHAMELESS PLUG. @stphnmaher: People telling me recent Senate events remind them of my thriller, http://t.co/nZBXrKXbwi

21 May 2013 | 3:19 pm

Andrew Coyne

Gay marriage opponent kills himself in Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral http://t.co/oqDVM70NNs

21 May 2013 | 3:19 pm

Niagara Falls Review

We're sponsoring @CraveTO this Friday! Have you guys checked out the latest line-up of vendors? YUM!! http://t.co/Oar4Z9An3Q See ya there!

21 May 2013 | 3:19 pm

NOW Magazine

Guest post by writer/comedian Rick Green, who was diagnosed with #ADHD as an adult: "The diagnosis comes as a shock." http://t.co/AruVAGEXmB

21 May 2013 | 3:19 pm

The Agenda | TVO

Looking forward to seeing @bpolitiglobal piece tonight on safety of cosleeping featuring ON #midwife Claudette Leduc, on betwn 530-630 pm

21 May 2013 | 3:18 pm

Ontario Midwives

Video: Saudi woman breaks records in Everest climb http://t.co/RU4xvDqWBh

21 May 2013 | 3:18 pm

The Globe and Mail

Enter our #BeatUPBBQ contest and you could win a new grill from #Napoleon Home Comfort. Find out more details. http://t.co/dby6Q1pyYc

21 May 2013 | 3:18 pm

BarrieExaminer

Federal Court dismisses challenge to admission of Chinese mine workers http://t.co/7msWamybAt

21 May 2013 | 3:18 pm

The Globe and Mail

From @theappetizer: Wine of the Day: Brumont Gros Manseng Sauvignon 2012 http://t.co/mzEp2h5aMe

21 May 2013 | 3:18 pm

National Post

Montreal cops say vigilante mom charged for defending son http://t.co/yygp4hK6gT

21 May 2013 | 3:18 pm

Sun News Network

Weird things you see at City Hall - Cllr Karen Stintz walking a very tiny black dog behind City Hall #TOpoli

21 May 2013 | 3:18 pm

Don Peat

Bad habits behind the wheel lead to hundreds of tickets for local motorists during Canada Road Safety Week http://t.co/P1v3qUHbHn #LdnOnt

21 May 2013 | 3:17 pm

AM980 London

Bike Ward 2 with Councillor Mullin this Thursday. Meet time is 6:15 p.m. @ Tim Hortons,1785 Lakeshore Rd W. http://t.co/ErJiiwHRZ2

21 May 2013 | 3:17 pm

City of Mississauga

RT @WindsorPolice: Ojibway Pkwy between EC Row xy and Morton will be closed due to working fire, avoid area ^04861 #sl

21 May 2013 | 3:17 pm

CBC Windsor

Microsoft unveils Xbox One http://t.co/HiD6M5XbFH

21 May 2013 | 3:17 pm

Sun News Network

Environment Canada issues a severe thunderstorm warning for Waterloo Region and surrounding areas

21 May 2013 | 3:16 pm

570News - Kitchener

Mississauga high-schoolers to join Rolling Stones for T.O. concert http://t.co/54rqS7Tv8y via @thewindsorstar

21 May 2013 | 3:16 pm

The Windsor Star

BREAKING: U.S. National Weather Service upgrades yesterday's deadly tornado in #Oklahoma to a top-of- the-scale "EF-5" tornado.

21 May 2013 | 3:16 pm

Tony Grace

Has your farm operation benefitted from publicly funded agricultural research? Answer this week’s poll question at http://t.co/jsbw0FT7il

21 May 2013 | 3:16 pm

Ont. Fed. of Agri.

Fundraising for Multiple Sclerosis. Thanks for sending over the picture! Happy to share. #hw http://t.co/dnpBKiMKO5

21 May 2013 | 3:16 pm

Eve Adams

Liberal Senate leader to argue Harper's office in contempt of Parliament http://t.co/qI7ESLKAdD #CDNPOLI

21 May 2013 | 3:15 pm

Will

More stormy weather ahead http://t.co/aSim0MUYtO

21 May 2013 | 3:15 pm

Global News

Emotional video of a tornado survivor in Oklahoma, finding her dog live on TV in what's left of her neighborhood http://t.co/o43IdPacX4

21 May 2013 | 3:14 pm

EON

Rob Walsh, former Law Clerk of the House of Commons, is now tweeting sass at Andrew Coyne here --> @toccataprima | #cdnpoli

21 May 2013 | 3:14 pm

Joe Fantauzzi

Bulldog #Ottawa: #Toronto Rejects Downtown Casino http://t.co/GHDJPwfaCQ #OTTcity #yow #ottnews #ottpoli #jimwatsonottawa

21 May 2013 | 3:14 pm

Ken Gray

Search & Rescue training on Bay of Quinte http://t.co/daQCHFEu5B

21 May 2013 | 3:13 pm

Belleville Ontario

Also on tomorrow's show, we look at whether government cutbacks and other austerity measures have deadly side effects on societies. LA

21 May 2013 | 3:12 pm

CBC-The Current

Last week’s poll results: Are you interested in accessing natural gas for your rural home or farm business? 94% say Yes & 6% say No

21 May 2013 | 3:12 pm

Ont. Fed. of Agri.

TOMORROW: Academy-Award winning director James Cameron talks about his other passion: deep-sea exploration. LA .@DeepChallenge .@JimCameron

21 May 2013 | 3:11 pm

CBC-The Current

Liberal Senate leader to argue Harper's office in contempt of Parliament http://t.co/i4LOIKRhLe

21 May 2013 | 3:11 pm

CP24

Severe thunderstorm warning for Lindsay and southern Kawartha Lakes has ended.

21 May 2013 | 3:10 pm

CityofKawarthaLakes

Teen argued with step-mom before murder http://t.co/Eu0Ytlqj8L

21 May 2013 | 3:10 pm

Brampton News

2013 Drive Safe campaign: Police aim to boost safety on rail tracks http://t.co/miM3cCdWYX

21 May 2013 | 3:10 pm

Oakville Beaver

First responders describe crime scene during Hutt trial http://t.co/BjGQesHVK8

21 May 2013 | 3:10 pm

CBC Ottawa

Norfolk OPP were kept busy for the Long Weekend http://t.co/G56QelESu5

21 May 2013 | 3:10 pm

myFM 98.9

#BtfdCouncil also votes on the bylaw to appoint its new city solicitor tonight— he's currently working for another mun. in Ontario.

21 May 2013 | 3:10 pm

Hugo Rodrigues

Tories throw rebel backbencher a bone with support of sex-offender bill http://t.co/d8Bgv7Z8WU

21 May 2013 | 3:10 pm

National Post

How do you feel about council's decision to veto a Toronto #casino? #CityNews

21 May 2013 | 3:09 pm

CityNews Toronto

As you can probably tell from the dark, ominous clouds, a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Woodstock... http://t.co/MkxmHHNb6y

21 May 2013 | 3:09 pm

Woodstock

The @NBA draft lottery goes tonight. Fingers cross for the @Raptors. For more details, check out @thescore http://t.co/EjeAwnGstK

21 May 2013 | 3:09 pm

Bal Gosal, MP

Local MPP Toby Barrett is not happy the Liberals have avoided another election. http://t.co/YpvIhUdmuZ

21 May 2013 | 3:09 pm

myFM 98.9

Clear skies to the west as the storm moves on.

21 May 2013 | 3:09 pm

PeterboroughExaminer

21 May 2013 | 3:09 pm

Hugo Rodrigues

It's kind of like "Mad Men," except the suits aren't as spiffy and there's a lot less smoking http://t.co/R80VbzKhId

21 May 2013 | 3:08 pm

PeterboroughExaminer

Follow on twitter the Toronto Police Duty Desk @TPSDutyDesk for evening traffic updates tonight (Tues May 21, 2013) ^sm

21 May 2013 | 3:08 pm

Toronto Police

Ontario premier on Rob Ford: ‘personal issues’ should be dealt with quickly http://t.co/RbanZ1XY6L #cdnpoli

21 May 2013 | 3:08 pm

Globe Politics

Taking It To The Streets: Harper and Ford's Crisis Strategy: "Run Away"

Stephen Harper and Rob Ford share the same damage control strategy, it seems: when in trouble, run away. This is leadership? More from ONW's Susanna Kelley.

May 21, 2013

The Salon: Rick Anderson, Kathleen Monk and Richard Mahoney

The Liberals say Justin Trudeau is the secret to their by-election win in Labrador. And, is Stephen Harper really thinking about retiring?

May 15, 2013

Thought Provoker: David Tsubouchi

Ontario's budget is a brilliant piece of political strategy by the Liberals. It's really all about taking away three more seats from the NDP in the next election.

May 15, 2013

Thought Provoker: Hugh Mackenzie

The massive cost of moving gas plants in Mississauga and Oakville was eminently predictable and avoidable. The public-private partnership took away government power but stuck it with the bill.

May 14, 2013

Thought Provoker: Hershell Ezrin

New census data just released says 20 per cent of Canadians were born outside this country, providing a healthy multicultural mix. But new Canadians have unique problems that need addressing.

May 13, 2013

The ONW Insiders, Part 1: Hershell Ezrin, Howard Hampton, Jeff Bangs

Former Premier Dalton McGuinty says he made the decision to shutter the Mississauga gas plant. But how likely is it he made the eleventh-hour election choice alone?

May 09, 2013

The ONW Insiders, Part 2: Hershell Ezrin, Howard Hampton, Jeff Bangs

Former Premier Dalton McGuinty cancelled the Mississauga gas plant in mid-campaign without knowing the cost. How often are important policy decisions made on the fly?

May 09, 2013

Thought Provoker: Paul Ferreira

This Saturday, the public memorial service for the late NDP MPP Peter Kormos is being held in Fonthill. Paul Ferreira calls his friend the most brilliant opposition politician of the last 25 years.

May 09, 2013

The Salon: Rick Anderson, Richard Mahoney and Jordan Berger

Can Justin Trudeau's fundraising juggernaut finally allow the Liberals to battle the Harperites' attack ads effectively? And the oil sands: under fire from all sides.

May 08, 2013

Peter Russell: Ontario Leaders Need Lessons In Minority Government

While Premier Wynne has reached out to the opposition leaders with the new budget, Andrea Horwath is playing a game of political chicken we all might live to regret.

May 07, 2013

Thought Provoker: John Snobelen

The NDP should enjoy its moment in the sun as it decides whether to support the Liberal budget ... because it'll be their last hurrah as a viable political party. The former PC cabinet minister explai

May 07, 2013

Thought Provoker: Laurel Sefton MacDowell

It seems Conservatives at all three levels of government - municipal, provincial and national - have bought into a strident, confrontational way of doing politics, says the U of T professor.

May 06, 2013

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Coyne: Harper government had to know $90,000 payment to senator crossed all sorts of ethical red lines
Section 17 (1) of the Senate Conflict of Interest code states: “Neither a Senator, nor a family member, shall accept … any gift or other benefit, except compensation authorized by law, that could reasonably be considered to relate to the Senator’s position.”
Ivison: Duffy Affair shows Harper Conservatives appear to have forgotten their values
Stephen Harper will be in mid-air to Peru when NDP leader, Thomas Mulcair, rises in the House of Commons to grill the Conservative government on the Duffy Affair Tuesday.
Kinsella: Are political polls irrelevant?
After the B.C. fiasco, Canada’s polling industry is — once again — engaged in a painful existential debate about what they do and how they do it.
Akin: For Harper's Tories, back to basics on ethics
Harper, we are told, is furious about this expense scandal. But Harper may be surprised to find that some in his caucus are just as angry at him for letting this fester and claiming his top aide, Nigel Wright.

The 'L' Word
Premier Kathleen Wynne has taken another step toward re-branding her ‘new’ government, with the most overt branding statement of all: a new logo.

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$Queen\'s Park Corner$

	Premier Kathleen Wynne worried about ‘distraction’ surrounding Mayor Rob Ford 3:32pm Premier Kathleen Wynne is concerned the “distraction” swirling around Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is “a problem.”
CTV: Rob Ford avoids media eager to ask about alleged video

	Toronto city council rejects new downtown casino, Woodbine expansion 2:47pm City council has voted in favour of rejecting any new gaming facilities for Toronto, effectively shutting the book on a multi-billion dollar casino and entertainment complex for the downtown core.
CBC: Province was right to fire Godfrey, casino advocates say

	Senators caught misusing taxpayers' dollars 'should be fired': Demers 3:16pm Conservative Sen. Jacques Demers says if any senators are caught abusing taxpayers’ dollars, they should do more than step down from caucus: “They should not be a senator.”
CBC: 'Upset' Harper wants fast Senate spending reform CTV: PM’s former legal adviser arranged deal for Wright to give Duffy $90K CBC: Harper to address Tory caucus amid Senate scandal CTV: As Senate scandal deepens, what to expect from Ottawa this week?

Teacher hiring rules will cause havoc, Ontario school boards say
11:33am Ontario school boards say they’re being forced to interview all qualified applicants for long-term supply jobs, not just the ones they want to.

Flu shot for health workers urged by Ont. medical officer
Ontario's chief medical officer of health is renewing her push for health workers to get their shots.
7 provincial parks closed due to Ontario MNR budget cuts
Budget cuts have forced seven Ontario provincial parks to remain closed as the 2013 camping season begins.

	Harper heads south for trade talks The prime minister is jetting out of Ottawa today, leaving behind one of the worst political storms ever faced by his Conservative government, to contemplate a trade alliance membership in South America that many consider unnecessary.
CBC: Harper to address Tory caucus amid Senate scandal

Appointees to EI boards broke guidelines by making political donations
Dozens of people appointed to plum patronage jobs have been donating to the Conservative party, despite government rules that forbid it.

NDP tries to raise Mulcair’s profile on Victoria Day
A new commercial was posted online Monday in the latest effort to promote the virtues of the NDP under the leadership of Thomas Mulcair.

Attack ads here to stay, say political pundits skeptical of Trudeau’s ‘sunny ways ’ Wilfrid Laurier strategy
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau may be taking on Wilfrid Laurier’s “sunny ways” strategy to fight against the Conservatives by staying above the fray, but negative political ads are here to stay, say political pundits.

Libs out-fundraise NDP in first quarter, political players say numbers don’t reflect parties’ broad support
The federal Liberal Party, which was nearly wiped off the political map in the last federal election when it was reduced from 77 to 34 seats in the Commons, has out-fundraised the NDP in the first quarter of 2013, but political pundits say it’s not a reflection of broad support for either party.

Climate drifts into uncharted global warming territory, feds still pushing fossil fuels
One week after the NOAA records 400 parts per million CO2 for the first time in recorded history, the federal government pushes fossil fuels and Prime Minister Stephen Harper takes the case for Keystone to New York City.

Flood warning for Thunder Bay and area, roads washed out
Thunder Bay and surrounding communities are now under a Flood Warning, a higher level of alert than the flood watch the area has been under all weekend. The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority issued the warning at noon on Monday.