Ontario Liberals strike committee to study carbon tax options
Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie says her party is studying climate change and carbon pricing as the Ford government tries to wedge her on the issue.
Politics
Mar 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
Two byelections loom for Ontario; Milton race high stakes for Ford and Crombie
Voters in two Ontario ridings head to the polls in a pair of byelections Thursday, but most eyes will be on Milton, where the tight race comes with high stakes.
Politics
May 1
Ontario Liberals to announce new leader; Crombie camp says first-ballot win possible
The Ontario Liberals are set to announce their new party leader today, after a competitive race that has seen fundraising and membership swell.
Politics
Dec 2, 2023
Bonnie Crombie declared new Ontario Liberal leader after three rounds of voting
Ontario Liberals have selected Bonnie Crombie, a three-term big city mayor and former MP who boasts that she gets under the skin of Premier Doug Ford, as their next leader.
Politics
Dec 2, 2023
Ontario Liberals voting this weekend to select new leader
Members of the Ontario Liberal Party are voting this weekend to select their new leader to go head-to-head with Premier Doug Ford in the 2026 election.
Politics
Nov 25, 2023
Opposition calls on Ontario housing minister to resign after damning Greenbelt report
The leader of the Ontario NDP called for Doug Ford to sack Steve Clark if he did not resign after a damning report into changes to Ontario's Greenbelt was released.
Politics
Aug 9, 2023
Toronto election: Mitzie Hunter’s voice was forged around a large family dinner table
"I absolutely know I have a voice because it started at home around that dinner table," the 51-year-old Toronto mayoral candidate says with a laugh.
Politics
Jun 19, 2023
Toronto election: Mitzie Hunter says the city needs change in Global News interview
Mayor candidate Mitzie Hunter says she would bring a different set of experiences to city hall if elected. 'I bring a combination of what's needed at the city right now.'
Canada
Jun 21, 2023
Bonnie Crombie officially registers campaign for Ontario Liberal leadership
Bonnie Crombie filed her nomination papers on Tuesday, making her the fourth candidate in the race to lead the former governing party in Ontario
Politics
Jun 13, 2023
A look at some of the high-profile candidates running for Toronto mayor
Here's a look at some of the high-profile candidates running to be Toronto's next mayor.
Politics
Apr 17, 2023
First Nations leaders removed from Ontario legislature after shouting at premier for meeting
Neskantaga Chief Wayne Moonias says there will be no development on First Nation land without consent.
Canada
Mar 29, 2023
Toronto mayoral campaign enters next phase with opening of candidate nominations
Nominations for the mayoral race will close on May 12, advance polls will be available from June 8-13, and the byelection itself is set for June 26.
Politics
Apr 3, 2023
Former Cambridge Mayor Kathryn McGarry named president of Ontario Liberal Party
Kathryn McGarry served a single term as Cambridge's mayor before losing her re-election bid last October after having also served a term as MPP.
Canada
Mar 6, 2023
Ontario Liberals agree on new executive council, turn attention to leadership race
The Ontario Liberal Party wrapped up its annual general meeting in Hamilton on Sunday, setting voting rules for future leadership races and a new executive council.
Politics
Mar 5, 2023
‘Time to think’: Mike Schreiner now mulling letter from senior Ontario Liberal figures
An open letter signed by a number of senior Liberal figures urged the Ontario Green Party leader to abandon his post and run to head the Liberals instead.
Politics
Jan 30, 2023
Tributes pour in for former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley
Politicians, journalists, public institutions and advocates were among those to share their memories of Onley and the impact he had in Ontario.
Canada
Jan 15, 2023
Former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley dead at 72
Onley's successor, Elizabeth Dowdeswell, announced his passing on Saturday. He was the first visibly disabled Lt-Gov. to hold the position.
Canada
Jan 15, 2023
‘Business as usual’? What to expect out of Mississauga byelection as voting wraps up
It's the first contest under the Conservative leadership of Pierre Poilievre, in an area of the country crucial to his party's chances of success in future federal elections.
Politics
Dec 12, 2022
Controversial bill allowing Doug Ford supporter to grant new degrees passes
Bill 213 contains a provision that allows Canada Christian College to grant arts and science degrees.
Canada
Dec 7, 2020