Ontario Place Bill Moves Fast Amid Democratic Criticism
Ontario's Progressive Conservative government pushes a bill to take control of two Toronto highways exempt Ontario Place land from further environmental reviews and allow ministerial zoning orders. Critics say skipping committee hearings and debate undermines public input and democracy. Opposition leaders condemn the move as an abuse of power with large scale implications for parks, spending, and public oversight.
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Correctional officer testifies on fatal restraint at Ontario jail
A correctional officer testified at a coroner inquiry that he had no knowledge of Suleiman Faqiri or the reason for the struggle when he responded to a Dec. 15 2016 code blue at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay. He described seeing the inmate face down with hands cuffed and leg irons, later learning Faqiri died in his cell after pepper spray and other force were used.
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Surowiee
Dawn Roselle
Ontario to probe kangaroo escape near Toronto
Ontario's solicitor general says a formal probe will examine how Nathan the kangaroo slipped away during a pit stop at Oshawa Zoo while en route to Quebec. Police noted a driver paused there last week. the animal was later recaptured and is safe. Advocates urge tighter captive wildlife rules.
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Nathan
Oshawa Zoo
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Michele Hamers
World Animal Protection Canada
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