Gravy sent to Premier Doug Ford briefly shuts down Ontario government building
Toronto police said they were called to Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto just after 11:30 a.m. after a suspicious package was found.
Politics
Apr 16
Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks LCBO to bring back paper bags for customers
Premier Doug Ford has asked the LCBO to reverse its decision to stop giving Ontario customers paper bags as people are 'stuck openly carrying alcohol in public.'
Canada
Apr 8
Ontario premier calls cost of gas ‘absolutely disgusting,’ raises price-gouging concerns
Premier Doug Ford went off on gas prices on Thursday, mentioning concerns about price gouging and comparisons to gas prices south of the border.
Consumer
Apr 18
Province announces hundreds of new GO train trips but none to Kitchener
Premier Doug Ford announced hundreds of new GO train trips but while the Kitchener line was expanded there will be no new trips in or out of Kitchener or Guelph as a result.
Canada
Apr 15
Kitchener gets $14 million from province for reaching its 2023 housing target
Ontario Premier Doug Ford was in Kitchener on Thursday morning to dole out $14 million to the City of Kitchener for meeting its housing targets in 2023.
Canada
Apr 11
Doug Ford gifted with can of gravy amid office spending blowback
Liberal MPP John Fraser, who levelled the gravy train accusation, attempted to drive home that point by gifting Premier Doug Ford a can of mushroom gravy.
Politics
Apr 9
‘I’m not going to be bullied’: Tensions rise between Doug Ford, Whitby mayor over new hospital
The mayor of Whitby responds to Premier Doug Ford after the two criticized each other as the town moves forward with its advocacy campaign for the new hospital.
Canada
Apr 8
‘His own gravy train’: Cost of staffing Doug Ford’s office more than double Kathleen Wynne’s
The size and cost of the premier's office under Ontario Premier Doug Ford has expanded significantly since the premier took over, far outpacing spending under the Liberals.
Canada
Apr 2
Ford government could reject latest federal housing package
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new housing fund tied to fourplexes, a policy Ontario Premier Doug Ford is passionately opposed to.
Politics
Apr 2
No businesses lined up for farmland being expropriated in Wilmot: Doug Ford
Premier Doug Ford says there is no potential business lined up for the land in Wilmot, Ont., that Waterloo Region has been looking to acquire, which has caused a stir in the area.
Canada
Apr 11
Will fourplexes destroy ‘neighbourhood character’? What to know amid debate
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said allowing fourplexes to be built would be a 'massive mistake.' Experts say many of the common fears around fourplexes are unfounded.
Canada
Apr 4
Ontario extends 5.7-cent gas tax cut to the end of the year
Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Monday about one key affordability item that will be in the budget Tuesday.
Canada
Mar 25
Premier Ford says he only wants ‘Ontario students’ at medical schools
Asked about medical students leaving the province upon graduation, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he wants to put 'our kids first' and limit international spaces.
Education
Apr 3
Ontario putting up more cash for roads, pipes to help get more housing built
Premier Doug Ford said he has heard from municipal leaders that a lack of funds to build roads and water lines is one of the biggest barriers to getting more homes built.
Canada
Mar 21
Ford on Toronto police officer’s auto theft advice: ‘Might as well leave cookies and milk’
Ontario Premier Doug Ford was asked Friday about a Toronto police officer who told residents to leave their car keys by the door to avoid home invasions.
Crime
Mar 15
Ontario gives Pickering $5.2M boost for surpassing 2023 housing target
Premier Doug Ford was in Pickering Ont., on March 13 to announce the city will be receiving $5.2M, through the Province’s Building Homes Faster Fund.
Canada
Mar 14
Carbon price increase causing ‘worry,’ premiers say, urging pause
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey wants the carbon pricing increase for April paused, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe endorsing it.
Canada
Mar 12
Doug Ford promises to build as many jails as needed to keep criminals behind bars
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will build as many jails as needed to keep criminals behind bars "for a long time."
Crime
Mar 8
Ford promises ‘banner year’ for auto sector as focus shifts to EV spinoff jobs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is promising a 'banner year' for the province's auto sector, which his economic development minister says will include a focus on spinoff EV sector jobs.
Politics
Mar 11
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
