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Progressive Conservatives set Ford Fest for Scarborough ahead of key byelectionStaff and MPPs in the Ford government are being asked to beef up the attendance numbers at Premier Doug Ford’s annual community barbecue — nicknamed Ford Fest — as the Progressive Conservative Party looks to “build momentum” ahead of the Scarborough Southwest byelection. While the Ford government has yet to call the byelection to replace...PoliticsMay 5
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ANALYSIS: Liberal control of byelection timing a factor for potential NDP seat stealIf Prime Minister Mark Carney times upcoming byelections right, the Liberals can squeeze an under-resourced NDP and give themselves an advantage over the BQ, David Akin writes.PoliticsApr 25
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Four female premiers on whether Christine Fréchette can avoid the ‘glass cliff’Kathleen Wynne, Ontario's first female premier, remembers meeting a businessman who shook hands with the male staffer standing next to her and addressed him as "premier."PoliticsApr 23
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Doug Ford says it is ‘not the time to purchase a plane,’ as government scrambles to sellThe premier's office originally said the government purchased the pre-owned Challenger 650 last week to transport Premier Doug Ford across the country and into the United States.PoliticsApr 20
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Ford urged to apologize for personal insults hurled in the legislatureMost of the day's question period was focused on amendments in the budget bill that will shield records of the premier, cabinet and staff from freedom-of-information laws.CanadaApr 23
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Doug Ford accuses NDP leader Marit Stiles of “trump-style” commentsPremier Doug Ford called Stiles's remark "unacceptable" and tried to tie it to U.S. President Donald Trump. Stiles pushed back and said she had nothing to apologize for.PoliticsMay 5
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Canadians may be impacted as Spirit Airlines shuts down operations ‘effective immediately’Spirit Airlines has cancelled all flights and begun winding down operations, citing soaring fuel costs; a move that could ripple into travel plans for Canadians.CanadaMay 2
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Imperial Oil churning out more diesel, jet fuel as Mideast war drives up pricesThe war in the Middle East has all but halted oil shipments out of the Persian Gulf, making fuel products derived from crude more expensive and, in some parts of the world, scarce.EconomyMay 1
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Emergency rooms are getting some relief during Habs games in Stanley Cup playoffsSome Quebec hospitals say emergency room visits dropped during recent Montreal Canadiens playoff games, offering brief relief to overcrowded ERs.SportsMay 8
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Stephen Lewis, social activist and former politician, dead at 88Lewis was also Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations and is the father of Avi Lewis, who was elected leader of the federal NDP on Sunday.CanadaMar 31
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Lewis begins NDP leadership with Prairie tension and a big rebuilding task aheadAvi Lewis begins his term with the task of rebuilding the NDP in his unapologetically progressive vision, but there is already resistance from Alberta and Saskatchewan.CanadaMar 30
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Bell’s AI Data Centre approved by council amidst chaotic protestStopping and starting several times - councilors were often drowned out by protesters chanting outside, banging on windows, and honking horns.TrendingApr 21
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Carney praises Michael Ma after controversial Chinese forced labour exchangeIn a closed-door fundraiser in Markham, Ont., Monday night, Carney told a crowd that the former Conservative MP represents Liberal party values.PoliticsMar 31
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Trial date set for man facing charges in deadly Ontario boat crashA trial date has been set for an Ontario man facing 12 charges in connection with a fatal May long weekend boat crash two years ago.CanadaMar 27
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Plant-based milk facility ‘haven for listeria’ before deadly outbreak: docsFood safety experts say the discernible details reveal "huge red flags" at the facility that should have alerted health officials to act sooner.ConsumerApr 17
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Waterloo mayor ‘shocked’ sniper involved in police response to St. Patrick’s partyWaterloo police also said the safety plan for this year's St. Patrick's Day weekend included safety barriers "to prevent vehicles from dangerously driving into the area."CanadaMar 16
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Waterloo police says snipers will continue to be used at events as requiredWaterloo’s police chief says snipers may continue to be used at large events as needed, following their deployment during a St. Patrick’s Day street party.CanadaMar 19
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Ford accused of limiting transparency law because of cellphone defeat in courtOntario Premier Doug Ford saw his attempts to stop his cellphone records being partially released blocked by a panel of judges. Critics say he's changing the law as a result.PoliticsMar 16
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Niagara chair resigns after accusations of owning signed copy of Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’An Ontario government appointee has resigned as chair of Niagara Region after allegations surfaced that he owned a copy of Adolf Hitler’s "Mein Kampf."CanadaMar 12
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Wealthsimple could be bringing predictive trading. Here’s what it meansThe Canadian investment and e-banking platform Wealthsimple cleared a major regulatory hurdle after receiving regulatory approval for prediction trading.MoneyMar 27