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Alliston, Ont. man charged with threatening Premier Doug FordOntario Provincial Police said Thursday that the alleged threats date back to Feb. 13, when members of its protective services section began an investigation.CrimeMar 5
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After latest tariff twist, Doug Ford says he ‘can’t wait’ for U.S. midtermsA ruling from America's top court concluded Donald Trump's so-called 'reciprocal' tariffs and duties on Canada related to fentanyl were unlawful.PoliticsFeb 23
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Premier wants to see ‘gold mine’ airport in downtown Toronto expanded for jetsDoug Ford said he'd seen polling to support expanding the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to include a bigger runway for larger jet engines.PoliticsFeb 27
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford names new chief of staffA statement issued by the premier's office confirmed that principal secretary Travis Kann will take on the top job, with current chief Patrick Sackville set to step aside.PoliticsMar 2
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Ford government would use LCBO ‘clout’ in future fights with companiesPremier Doug Ford backed down from his threat to remove Crown Royal from the shelves of the LCBO after the government said it reached a $23 million agreement with the company.CanadaFeb 16
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Doug Ford doesn’t ‘need’ Bill 5 powers anymore to develop Ring of FireThe provincial government rushed its Bill 5 through the legislature last year to give itself the power to declare special economic zones.PoliticsMar 2
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Doug Ford promises funds to bring Taste of Danforth back after financial strugglesThe festival has struggled to return since the COVID-19 pandemic. It managed a comeback in 2023 but has since been cancelled, citing major losses.Feb 18
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Doug Ford trades barbs with Parti Québécois leader over sovereigntyPaul St-Pierre Plamondon criticized Doug Ford, who for the past two days has been urging Quebecers to reject the PQ for the good of Canada.PoliticsJan 30
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After promise of funds for Taste of the Danforth, Toronto pushes forward festival planOntario Premier Doug Ford's promise of financial aid to revive the Taste of the Danforth festival was treated with cautious optimism at Toronto City Hall.CanadaFeb 25
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Ford says Toronto has ‘one of the worst’ convention centres in the world, teases billion dollar rebuildDoug Ford complained Toronto currently has 'one of the worst convention centres anywhere in the world' and hinted he wanted to overhaul and potentially expand it.PoliticsFeb 26
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No evidence of ‘secrecy’ over dog testing at London, Ont. hospital: reportA review into controversial dog testing at a London, Ont., hospital that irked Premier Doug Ford found it was ethical with no evidence of 'secrecy.'CanadaFeb 19
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Ford distances himself from ICE vehicle order placed with Ontario-based companyReports emerged at the end of last year that the U.S. government planned to order 20 Senator vehicles for its ICE officers, a move worth roughly $10 million.PoliticsJan 27
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Ford considers filling part of Lake Ontario to build massive convention centrePremier Doug Ford confirmed reporting he was considering filling part of the lake to build a new convention centre, which he has priced at 'a few billion' dollars.CanadaMar 6
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Ford and Carney agree on ‘99%’ of issues despite Chinese EV spatDoug Ford's relationship with Mark Carney has been strained in recent days, after Canada agreed to allow 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country.CanadaJan 26
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‘It’s not a freebie’: Ford government defends OSAP changes as opposition continuesPremier Doug Ford said OSAP "is not a freebie anymore" and that "money doesn't grow on trees" as opposition to his student loan changes continues to bubble.PoliticsFeb 23
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Ring of Fire roads to be complete by 2031, ahead of schedule: FordPremier Doug Ford said construction will begin in June and finish several years ahead of schedule, though the province had never said when it had hoped to complete road.PoliticsMar 2
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Ontario finance minister says rate of health-care spending is ‘unsustainable’In the buildup to the 2026 budget, Doug Ford's finance minister is raising concerns about the sustainability of health-care spending in Ontario.EconomyFeb 17
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Behind the scenes of Diageo’s attempts to soften the blow of an Ontario plant closureThe night before it announced an Ontario bottling facility would close, representatives from Diageo got in touch with Doug Ford's office. At first, the conversation was cordial.PoliticsFeb 20
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Ontario school boards urge open conversation about future of trusteesThe Ontario Public School Board Association said it's listening to public comments made by Doug Ford about whether he wants to eliminate trustees, without receiving official word.EducationFeb 25
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TTC targeting ‘goal’ of opening Eglinton Crosstown LRT on Feb. 8, Ford saysSpeaking as he left an unrelated scrum at Queen's Park on Monday, Ford said the second Sunday in February was the TTC's 'goal' for opening the light rail route.PoliticsJan 26