BY SCOTT BLINKHORN Ontarians have been crying for relief from the squeeze put on them by rising hydro rates. On March 2, Premier Kathleen Wynne delivered. One can hardly blame people if they choose to look this gift horse in the mouth, as it turns out it has rotten teeth and a bad leg. The summer will see electricity prices cut by 17 per cent for residential customers, which will … Continued
BY ROBERT JANES Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said the provincial government would like to see a decrease of approximately 10 megatonnes in the electricity sector’s gas emissions by 2020. However, this same government recently scrapped a plan to provide $3.8 billion for renewable energy sources. “It’s a step backwards,” said Bryan Flannery, a Conestoga second-year radio broadcast student. “Renewable energy needs to be at the forefront and have our country’s … Continued
BY CHRIS HUSSEY When unions first rose up to defend workers’ rights in the second half of the 19th century, they had a significant and meaningful role in Canadian society. They fought for the rights of workers and ensured the prosperity of the middle class for decades to come. But today, unions seem to cause more trouble than they’re worth. The most recent example of this is the ongoing teacher’s … Continued
BY ASHLEY KOWITZ Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s recent announcement that the minimum wage in the province will be raised to $11 an hour is good news for students. It is the first time in four years that it has been hiked, with the increase to take place this June. This will mean Ontario now has the highest minimum wage in Canada along with Nunavut. According to Labour Minister Yasir Naqvi, … Continued
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