Renewed tensions over Queen’s Park keffiyeh ban brewing
A debate around the Arab headdress erupted on Thursday after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a ban from Speaker Ted Arnott "divides" people and called for it to be reversed.
Politics
Apr 22
Government, opposition look to reset narrative as Ontario legislature returns
Both the Ford government and the Ontario NDP opposition will be looking to change the channel when the legislature returns after the Family Day long weekend with new policy ideas.
Canada
Feb 17
Tensions erupt at Queen’s Park over keffiyeh ban as government MPPs walk out
The issue first surfaced in the house last Thursday, when PC MPP Robin Martin defied Doug Ford and voted to block an attempt to lift the prohibition on wearing the Arab headdress.
Canada
Apr 23
Byelections called in 2 Ontario ridings that could serve as key leadership tests
Two byelections are pending in Ontario that will serve as the first test of the Ontario Liberals under new leader Bonnie Crombie. Polling shows one of the two is neck and neck.
Politics
Apr 3
Ford government wins battle to keep health-care staffing shortage figures secret
Ontario's privacy watchdog has sided with the Ford government, finding that releasing estimates of the health-care staffing crisis could harm the province's economic outlook.
Health
Apr 24
A Mississauga NHL team? Hazel McCallion’s son wants to make that a reality
A Mississauga mayoral candidate wants to bring an NHL team to the city, saying 'Mississauga is no longer the little brother or sister of Toronto.'
Politics
Apr 22
Eastern Canada cities and towns to visit to view the solar eclipse
Major tourist destinations such as Montreal and Niagara Falls are expecting visitors from across the country, but eclipse chasers have a number of cities and towns to choose from.
Canada
Apr 1
Hazel McCallion’s son, who pitched Mississauga NHL team, puts mayoral bid on ice
Peter McCallion, the son of former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion, who hoped to bring an NHL team to the city, has dropped out of its mayoral race.
Canada
Apr 26
Rifle maker Savage Arms aims for 49 new jobs in expansion, Ontario contributes funds
As part of expansion plans, the rifle manufacturer in Lakefield is rolling out two new product lines : lever-action rimfire rifles and centrefire hunting rifles.
Economy
Apr 2
Ontario budget: Ford government to dish out $214B in record-setting spending
The government’s annual financial blueprint will be tabled inside the Ontario legislature by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy around 4 p.m.
Economy
Mar 26
Ontario Liberals rule out carbon tax if they form government in 2026
While Crombie was initially hesitant to clearly state her position on carbon pricing, her party issued a statement on Monday ruling out a carbon tax.
Canada
Mar 18
Federal budget borrows big from B.C. with new ‘Canada Builds’ housing plan
One of the major planks of the new federal housing program is a new initiative dubbed "Canada Builds," directly inspired by the B.C. government's BC Buids program.
Politics
Apr 16
New Music Friday: 10 new releases for your weekend (25 April 2024)
This week's New Music Friday features a couple of bands with questionable names plus a Neil Young live album secretly recorded in Toronto.
Entertainment
Apr 26
All a-boot tradition: A look at finance ministers’ budget shoes through the years
While purely ceremonial, the selection of the finance minister’s shoes can be a hint into what the budget may hold. Here’s a look at Canada’s fiscal footwear through the ages.
Canada
Apr 16
Bonnie Crombie ‘very close’ to deciding if she’ll run in battleground Milton byelection
Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie does not hold a seat within the provincial legislature. An upcoming byelection in Milton would offer her a chance to nab one.
Politics
Mar 8
‘Cowardly option’: Family of woman killed in Toronto hit-and-run want lengthy sentence
The family of the 29-year-old woman who was killed in a hit-and-run in Toronto two years ago is hoping the driver responsible receives a lengthy sentence.
Crime
Apr 20
Criticism from Ontario legal community continues over ‘like-minded’ judges comments
The attorney general has faced repeated questions about the government’s perceived politicization of the judicial system after comments made by Premier Doug Ford.
Politics
Mar 5
Manitoba officials brace for potential record-breaking wildfire season
Manitoba wildfire officials are preparing for what could be one of their busiest wildfire seasons to date.
Fire
Apr 11
Carbon price pause call from Nfld. premier about ‘political pressure’: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey is bowing to "political pressure" on his call to pause the carbon price increase.
Canada
Mar 15
London Knights and Kitchener Rangers are all set to meet again in the OHL playoffs
Their post-season matchup in 2024 will mark the third time in three seasons that the Knights and Rangers have gone head-to-head.
Sports
Apr 10