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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).

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.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday suggested that the Liberal government would be “annihilated” in the next election over its carbon pricing scheme, as affordability issues remain top of mind for Canadians. The federal backstop is set to rise from $65 a tonne to $80 a tonne on April 1, which means the fuel charge...

Asked how he feels about the momentum of Ontario’s economy on Monday during a press conference in Essex County, Ont., Premier Doug Ford criticized the federal government’s soon-to-be-raised carbon pricing initiative. “The worst place you could put money is into the government’s pockets,” Ford said. “Now you got me on a roll,” he joked.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Friday spoke directly to criminals he says are responsible for an uptick in vehicle thefts across Ontario, telling them “I’m coming for you.” The premier also promised to “build as many jails as we need” to put criminals behind bars and tackle the uptick in auto theft.

During an exclusive interview on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford was asked if he thought the press is “fair” to him. “Not at all,” said Ford, who suggested the media was “constantly attacking him” and is “very political.” “You’re in politics though,” Toronto 640 host John Oakley replied with a chuckle.

There will be some big business on the agenda at Queen’s Park as the legislature resumes sitting Tuesday. The province has major bills to pass and some to repeal. And this session, Premier Doug Ford will also be looking to shift focus to the future. Queen’s Park bureau chief Colin D’Mello explains.

During an exclusive Toronto 640 interview on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed the controversial claims that “extremist” Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault made on Monday that the federal government will “stop investing in new road infrastructure.” Ford joked, “What are we doing? Are we going to be riding on horseback?”

During a press conference introducing legislation to allow Ontario residents the chance to vet any new provincial carbon pricing, Premier Doug Ford took aim at former Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie, calling her the “Queen of the carbon tax.” “Bonnie has never seen a tax she wouldn’t like to hike,” he added.

Premier Doug Ford admits his government has already spent “billions of dollars” compensating unionized workers for capped wages under legislation it introduced to reign in public spending. Colin D’Mello has the story.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Tuesday the tabling of legislation that if passed, will require future provincial governments to hold a referendum before imposing a carbon pricing plan. “We’re giving the people of Ontario a veto over carbon taxes,” he said.

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.

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.

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.

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 unveiled the details of its Toronto-area ‘One Fare’ program on Monday, which will come into effect on Feb. 26. “Today is a great day for transit riders from across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area,” Ford said. “Transit riders will only pay once when transferring between GO transit, the TTC and...

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.

The Supreme Court of Canada has sided with the Ford government in its years-long battle over the release of the 2018 mandate letters. A panel of seven judges unanimously agreed that rules to protect cabinet conversations should be applied to the letters, which contained instructions from Doug Ford to his newly appointed ministers.