18 June 2018

A solid first step

TORONTO — Ontario’s incoming premier has put the public service under a hiring freeze as part of a series of measures meant to limit spending as he re-examines the province’s books.

A spokesman for Doug Ford says the Progressive Conservative leader has also directed government ministries to cancel “subscription-based services” and to restrict out-of-province travel.
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RELATED: Speaking of public servants & liability...
PORT HOPE — Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a 48-year-old man after officers administered naloxone to him.
I've been waiting for this to happen. Let me say this loud and clear... COPS AREN'T PARAMEDICS. Standby for a huge lawsuit.