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The ongoing battle of words continue between the province and the Town of Whitby over the new regional hospital.

The cost and size of the premier’s office in Ontario has ballooned under Premier Doug Ford. Despite promising to be careful with public money, Ford’s office is much larger and more expensive than his Liberal predecessor Kathleen Wynne. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello explains.

Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative candidates won both Ontario byelections in Milton and Lambton-Kent-Middlesex by convincing margins.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has weighed in on the issue of encampment protests at universities in North America, calling for calm. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello has the story.

On Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was in Ottawa, where he announced up to $543 million in “operating and capital funding to help [Ottawa] build its economy and deliver on key priorities.”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford commented on Monday about the federal plan to raise capital gains taxes. “You can’t tax your way to prosperity. It never works, has never worked in the country and has never worked anywhere in the world,” he said.

The Ontario government announced on Sunday that it’s introducing new limits on cellphone use in schools and banning vaping devices in a move to reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of children. Responding to the announcement on Monday, Premier Doug Ford said, “Teacher’s want the kids to pay attention.”

Asked what actions his government would take if encampments on university grounds related to pro-Palestinian protests occurred in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford responded on Tuesday that he has “all the confidence in the world” the universities’ security can handle the situation. His message to protesters was, “Don’t interrupt some students’ graduation. Don’t interrupt the students...

Asked if police chase should be banned following a deadly crash on Highway 401 in Durham Region, Ont., Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Tuesday that the province will do “everything we can to equip our police” and avoid high-speed chases, including by using helicopters. He also expressed his condolences to the four people killed...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were in Alliston, Ont., on Thursday to unveil a massive electric vehicle and battery investment. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello explains.

Speaking at an event on Thursday in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Premier Doug Ford slammed gas companies after a double-digit gas price increase across parts of Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Progressive Conservative Leader and Premier Doug Ford is facing internal strife after a member of his own party shot down an attempt to reverse a ban on keffiyehs at Queen’s Park. Ford had said he was opposed to the ban. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday that the province will add over 300 GO Transit trips to the transit schedule by the end of the month. Ford described this as the “single biggest enhancement” of GO service since 2013.

Asked about the federal government’s plan to directly work with municipalities on housing construction, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s opposition to this, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Monday that it’s a “no brainer” that collaboration is important. He said he appreciates any federal money coming in, and it’s ultimately up to the municipalities to...

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.

A war of words is ongoing between the Mayor of Whitby and Premier Doug Ford. The two criticized each other at different events on Wednesday as the town is moving ahead with it’s advocacy campaign for a new hospital. Lexy Benedict reports. LEXY BENEDICT HAS TONIGHT’S TOP STORY.

On Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a new deal with the City of Ottawa that will provide the city with “$546 million in a 10-year deal to help its economic recovery and revitalization,” he said. The deal includes the province taking over ownership of Highway 174 and supporting the repairs of major connecting roads,...

In response to Ontario school boards suing social media giants for disrupting student learning, Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged in Ottawa on Thursday to “Let’s focus on the core values of education. Let’s focus on the reading and writing. That’s what we need to do.” Ford added that “I don’t know what are they spending...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is shutting down efforts to introduce fourplexes in neighbourhoods across the province, calling the policy a “massive mistake” that would raise the ire of residents living in traditional single-family suburbs. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

Premier Doug Ford was in Pickering Wednesday to announce the city will be receiving $5.2M dollars. The funding was rewarded for the city exceeding it’s 2023 housing target, through the province’s building homes faster fund. Lexy Benedict reports.