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Jessica Smith Cross

Jessica Smith Cross

Jessica Smith Cross began her career in local news, reporting for Metro newspapers in five Canadian cities, as well as for CTV, the Guelph Mercury and the Turtle Island News. She made the leap to political journalism in 2016 but frequently looks back. Prior to the Trillium, she was the editor-in-chief of iPolitics and Queen's Park Briefing.

Recent Work by Jessica

TVO workers blame Ford government as strike drags on

TVO workers blame Ford government as strike drags on

TVO management doesn't deny the government's involvement in the negotiations
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Support for Doug Ford's PCs nears all-time low: poll

Support for Doug Ford's PCs nears all-time low: poll

The PCs still lead but the NDP and Liberals are nipping at their heels
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‘Like hell’: Ombudsman reports on pandemic LTC inspection failures

‘Like hell’: Ombudsman reports on pandemic LTC inspection failures

The inspection system ‘collapsed’ and instead of action, concerned loved ones were given ‘key messages,’ the watchdog finds
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Even with new data, schools have 'unchecked power' to exclude students with disabilities: advocates

Even with new data, schools have 'unchecked power' to exclude students with disabilities: advocates

The Trillium obtained the province's data on school exclusions, but advocates say it's woefully incomplete
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Crombie running risk with developer campaign donations: experts

Crombie running risk with developer campaign donations: experts

Ten executives at a single development corporation donated more than $30K to Ontario Liberal leadership candidate, records suggest
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TVO union calls for public support ahead of possible strike

TVO union calls for public support ahead of possible strike

The union branch president says she fears the province is starving TVO so it can shut it down
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Ontario moves to regulate therapy used in autism program

Ontario moves to regulate therapy used in autism program

The government signed off on the regulatory framework late last week, amid a controversy over a therapy centre near Barrie, Ont.
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Province to blame for child trafficker's access to autism therapy centre: advocates

Province to blame for child trafficker's access to autism therapy centre: advocates

The province promised to regulate autism therapy providers four years ago but hasn't done it yet, the Ontario Autism Coalition says
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No Ring of Fire mining without consent, First Nations alliance demands

No Ring of Fire mining without consent, First Nations alliance demands

At a rally near Queen's Park, First Nations leaders, supported by labour and advocacy groups, called on the province to meaningfully consult on the Ring of Fire
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Ontario considering capping price hikes on pre-construction homes

Ontario considering capping price hikes on pre-construction homes

The province is also considering implementing a mandatory cooling-off period for buyers and legal reviews of purchase agreements
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