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There is mounting fear and frustration that Kingstonians aren’t getting enough information in advance of crucial decisions to potentially build a high-speed rail (HSR) line in the region. Alto, the Crown Corporation overseeing the estimated $60 billion to $90 billion project linking Quebec City and Toronto, announced in late June
Read MoreA group of provincial leaders from eastern Ontario have expressed unease about the largest federal transportation infrastructure project in many decades. An assemblage of Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) produced a joint statement raising concerns about the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project. The 11 MPPs, all Progressive Conservative
Read MoreOntario’s provincial politicians get compensation that goes far beyond their annual base salaries of $157,350 in order to represent their constituents both at home and away. A closer look reveals that, on average, each member of provincial parliament (MPP) will receive over half a million dollars a year — mostly
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