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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

Ford vs. Crombie: 'You can't put your butt on both sides of the fence'

Ford vs. Crombie: 'You can't put your butt on both sides of the fence'

Premier Doug Ford employed some colourful vernacular against potential rival Bonnie Crombie
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Ford weighs in on school violence, getting hit by his parents

Ford weighs in on school violence, getting hit by his parents

Education minister says premier's experience 'resonates' with him and emphasized that parents will make the best decisions for their kids
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Ford won't rule out opening up more 'so-called' Greenbelt land

Ford won't rule out opening up more 'so-called' Greenbelt land

Premier continued his tirade about the Liberals' Greenbelt 'scam' on Friday
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New education bill aimed at lagging school boards: Minister

New education bill aimed at lagging school boards: Minister

Some school boards, mostly in northern Ontario, rank low on standardized testing and graduation rates
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Disabilities lawsuit scores win over Ford government's shield law

Disabilities lawsuit scores win over Ford government's shield law

'They tried to mislead the public about what this law really was. And now they've been caught,' says lawyer
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Ontario ready to overhaul developmental services funding

Ontario ready to overhaul developmental services funding

Move comes as ombudsman launches investigation into lack of supports for adults with developmental disabilities
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Groups taking province to court over 'bold lie' of long-term care bill

Groups taking province to court over 'bold lie' of long-term care bill

They argue the More Beds, Better Care Act doesn't provide more beds, nor offer better care, but does violate seniors' rights
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'Out of touch': Recent violence on city transit divides Queen's Park

'Out of touch': Recent violence on city transit divides Queen's Park

The premier, who'd said he'd stay out of Toronto's mayoral race, said people shouldn't vote for candidates who'd defund the police
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‘Prudent’ or ‘austere’? Ontario tables nearly balanced budget

‘Prudent’ or ‘austere’? Ontario tables nearly balanced budget

Opposition politicians slammed the Ford government’s 2023 budget as insufficient
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Ontario boosting spending on long-term care staff

Ontario boosting spending on long-term care staff

'Simply put, this investment is making a drastic difference in the lives of residents across the province of Ontario,' says minister
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