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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

Frequently closed rural emergency department has uncertain future

Frequently closed rural emergency department has uncertain future

Patient volumes have dropped off at the Chesley emergency department because of reduced hours and unplanned closures
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Retiring judge takes jab at Doug Ford's 'like-minded' remark

Retiring judge takes jab at Doug Ford's 'like-minded' remark

Justice David Doherty says judges should be 'like-minded' in striving to meet public's expectations of justice — not in allegiance with political leaders
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Are private-pay health-care clinics legal? Minister won't say

Are private-pay health-care clinics legal? Minister won't say

'There should be no user fees ... because it will undermine the Canada Health Act — not only legally, but also the spirit,' says RNAO official
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Ford government reforming primary care amid family doc 'crisis'

Ford government reforming primary care amid family doc 'crisis'

Doctors, nurses, former government minister and group of northern Ontario steelworkers called on province to do more to solve problem
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Ford wants 'tough' judges, advocates for partisan appointments

Ford wants 'tough' judges, advocates for partisan appointments

Premier defends appointing his ex-staffers to committee that selects judicial candidates as step toward getting tough-on-crime judges
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Ontario Liberals take no position on carbon tax when questioned

Ontario Liberals take no position on carbon tax when questioned

Bonnie Crombie, self-described 'queen of the people's hearts,' says her party will consult with experts and regular Ontarians on climate plan
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'We'll step up': Premier vows action on ER wait times

'We'll step up': Premier vows action on ER wait times

'I'm going to be zoned in on these emergency departments. I'll put the money in that is needed,' Ford vows
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CMHA pitches province on supportive housing fund

CMHA pitches province on supportive housing fund

'The provincial government’s focus on affordable housing overlooks an important segment of the housing continuum: housing with supports,' says group
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International student crackdown threatens some Ontario colleges

International student crackdown threatens some Ontario colleges

'I think most Canadians would say we need more electricians and plumbers, not master of philosophy graduates in Canada these days,' says Sault College president
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Minister, physicians weigh in on remedy for ER overcrowding

Minister, physicians weigh in on remedy for ER overcrowding

'We were quite willing to take the blame away from government — share the blame — get the whole thing moving with new ideas. And nothing. Zero,' says emergency physician
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