Fare hike and job outsourcing approved in principle by TTC
The TTC board voted in favour of a five-cent fare hike on Thursday to help fill a $28 million gap in the budget.
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Ontario teachers rally against McGuinty budget plans
An elementary teacher in the Ontario system fears for the future of her career and for her students’ education. The Ontario Federation of Labour staged a protest, yesterday, at Queen’s Park. About 1,000 protesters representing about 90 different groups, participated in the rally, and marched through downtown Toronto.
Local leaders meet with NDP head to discuss issues and talk democratic process
Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath stopped in Scarborough recently to speak with local leaders about issues for the spring provincial budget, but it was the recent win concerning the Toronto City Hall budget that had everyone talking.
Scarborough Arts going strong
Money is no small matter for Scarborough Arts. This year, it’s running at a $25,000 surplus. Announced at the Oct. 18 annual general meeting at Scarborough Civic Centre, this news comes after a proposal announced two weeks ago by Mayor Rob Ford to cut arts funding.
Public meeting airs cost-cutting concern
John Campey, executive director of the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto, was one of the meeting’s guest speakers. He said the proposed cuts threaten a wide range of services from well-baby programs to recreational facilities for seniors.
Zoo Chair pushes for sale
The city of Toronto has a budget deficit of $500 million to $600 million. The Toronto Zoo has an annual operating cost of $11 million. Should the city look to selling off the world’s second largest zoo?
Students, instructors differ on budget’s funding for post-secondary education
A representative of Ontario’s post-secondary students says the provincial budget lets college and university learners down. Today, the Liberal government of Premier Dalton McGuinty released its 2011 budget. In the Legislature, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan…
Opposition says Ontario budget ignores family realities
The leader of Ontario’s NDP says the provincial government’s pre-election budget neglects the economic realities of Ontario families.
TTC route cuts hot topic at Scarborough budget consultation
Residents concerned about potential cuts to 48 TTC bus routes voiced their fears at a recent public budget consultation at the Scarborough Civic Centre.
Women’s groups claim their priorities not on candidates’ radar
The co-ordinator of the Toronto Women’s City Alliance says mayoral front-runners have virtually ignored women’s issues this campaign.