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Doug Ford weighs in on timing of federal electionOntario Premier Doug Ford has weighed in on the end of the Liberal-NDP agreement, accusing Jagmeet Singh of factoring his pension into the timing of an election. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.CanadaSep 9
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Tense U.S. election weighs on Doug Ford as he shuffles his team to respondThe U.S. election is on the mind of the Ford government, as the presidential race heats up. The premier has even moved his top team around to focus on the States. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.Sep 12
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‘He wants his pension’: Doug Ford accuses NDP’s Singh of being a ‘greedy politician’Ontario Premier Doug Ford accused NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh of being a “greedy politician” who wouldn’t risk an early federal election because he “wants his pension.” Ford said he would “be floored” if there was an early federal election, stressing on Monday that Singh is simply “blowing smoke” and “putting on a big show like...CanadaSep 9
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Advocates challenge Doug Ford’s policy against safe consumption sites in OntarioSpeaking at Queen’s Park on Monday, health-care workers and safe consumption site advocates from the Toronto area challenged Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s recent decision to ban select safe consumption sites across the province.CanadaAug 26
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Doug Ford names new Ontario education ministerOntario Premier Doug Ford has been forced to name a new education minister after a surprise resignation. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.CanadaAug 16
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‘We know where we can send overflow patients’: Doug Ford ‘joke’ strokes controversyOntario Premier Doug Ford remarked on Tuesday during the opening of a brand new 60,000-square-foot, four-storey animal hospital in King City, Ont. that “by the looks of it we know where we can send the overflow patients for MRIs and CAT scans.” Ford’s comment, which his spokesperson said was a joke, was met with backlash...CanadaAug 15
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Doug Ford says there’s ‘no proof’ people are pooping on Wasaga BeachDuring a press conference on Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said there was ‘no proof’ that people were defecating on Wasaga Beach, and he’d be more than happy to speak with the mayor who appealed for help to address the concerns. “Folks, don’t be pooping on the beach. Simple as that,” he added.TrendingAug 7
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‘Don’t mess around with people’s booze,’ Doug Ford says as LCBO strike endsA deal between the LCBO and the union representing its workers has been ratified and stores are set to reopen on Tuesday following a two-week strike. On Monday, Premier Doug Ford commented on the situation, stating the strike “should have never happened,” recognizing its impact across the province. “People were still able to get their...CanadaJul 22
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Doug Ford weighs in on battle to keep his cellphone records secretOntario Premier Doug Ford says he won’t release government calls from his personal phone to protect the privacy of those who call him. Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello explains the story.CanadaJul 12
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Doug Ford says he won’t budge on ready-made drinks plan amid LCBO strike: ‘That ship has sailed’Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday urged the union representing 9,000 striking LCBO workers to get back to the bargaining table. He said his government will not back down on its plan to begin selling ready-to-drink beverages (RTD) into more retail spaces, saying “that ship has sailed, it’s halfway across Lake Ontario.”CanadaJul 10
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Trudeau government is Canada’s ‘biggest drug dealer’ for supporting safe injection sites: FordDuring a press conference in St. Catharines on Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford reiterating his position on safe injection sites in Canada, calling them “the worst thing that could ever happen to the community.” Ford later pointed his finger at the federal government, calling it the “biggest drug dealer in the entire country” by supporting...CanadaAug 21
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Faith leaders call on Ford to reverse move to shutter supervised consumption sitesFaith leaders are calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to reverse course on his decision to close 10 supervised consumption sites across the province. A number of religious organizations came to Queen’s Park on Tuesday and said they were hopeful they could reach Ford’s “humanity.” Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.Global News at 5 & 6Sep 17
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Ontario preparing legislation focused on congestion issuesWith just over a month until the Ontario legislature begins sitting, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is teasing new transportation laws. A planned bill would look specifically at the issue of gridlock, which has worsened in recent years. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello explains.Global News at 5 & 6Sep 13
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: September 12, 2024Toronto City Hall claims it’s making progress against traffic gridlock – we’re taking a closer look. Muslim and Jewish students say they feel unsafe on the U-of-T campus – who they are blaming tonight. And the premier is speaking out following the U.S. presidential debate – what Doug Ford is saying about American protectionism.Global News at 5 & 6Sep 12
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‘Stop being a bunch of bleeding hearts’: Ford slams Ottawa over bail lawsOntario Premier Doug Ford slammed the federal government over bail laws when it comes to repeat offenders. “We need the federal government to change the Criminal Code once and for all, and stop being a bunch of bleeding hearts,” Ford said at an unrelated news conference on Tuesday morning. “Because people are fed up with...CanadaSep 3
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Fire forces closure of Doube’s Trestle Bridge in Kawartha LakesThe historic Doube’s Trestle Bridge near Omemee is closed after fire damaged a large section of it. As Germain Ma reports, investigators say the blaze at the popular tourist attraction is considered suspicious.Sep 6
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Battle over future of Ontario supervised consumption sites continuesThe fallout from a government decision to shutter supervised consumption sites around schools continues. Almost a week after the announcement, advocates are promising Premier Doug Ford they will fight against it. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.Aug 26
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‘Threatening lockout workers is not the answer,’ Ford says as rail strike loomsWith the possibility of a railway strike in Canada as soon as Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighed in on the negotiations, saying that “threatening lockout workers is not the answer.”CanadaAug 21
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How Ontario’s harm reduction strategy changes could impact B.C.Advocates for drug users in British Columbia are closely watching what is going on in Ontario. Premier Doug Ford’s Conservative government has announced it is closing 10 consumption and overdose prevention sites. And as Richard Zussman reports, some are wondering if that will happen here.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 21
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Ontario supervised consumption site surprised by order to closeA downtown Toronto supervised consumption site will have to close before April next after falling foul of new provincial rules. The group running it says they weren’t consulted by the provincial government and are inviting Ontario Premier Doug Ford for a visit to see what they do. Isaac Callan reports.HealthAug 23