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Ontario’s manufacturing jobs fall to lower rate since 1976: budget watchdogThe Financial Accountability Officer's economic review found that manufacturing - which represents about 10 per cent of the province's economy - has faced a number of challengesPoliticsNov 26
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Ford wants to revisit ending ticket scalping amid Blue Jays ‘gouging’Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he wants to look into options to tackle scalping, including potential legislation, as Toronto Blue Jays ticket prices skyrocket.CanadaOct 22
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Ford promised a northern town new LTC beds. They’re moving forward 7 years laterSioux Lookout, located roughly four hours north of Thunder Bay, was promised new long-term care beds by Ford and then-Liberal leader Kathleen Wynne during the 2018 election.HealthAug 21
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Finance minister claims Ontario has ‘operating balance’ as debt balloonsSince taking office in 2018, Doug Ford has increased Ontario's debt to $470 billion — a number that's projected to rise to $501.7 billion by 2027.PoliticsSep 29
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Ontario mayor who removed his city’s speed cameras wrote the law that introduced themIn a statement, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca said he believed the right regulations were needed for speed cameras. He said he has heard from residents they're not working.PoliticsSep 24
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‘Tax grab’: Ford considers forcing cities to get rid of automated speed camerasOntario NDP Leader Marit Stiles said the premier's comments were 'idiotic' and accused him of planning to make the province's roads less safe.CanadaSep 9
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Ontario cabinet ministers, premiers to be called ‘honourable’ for lifePremier Doug Ford is set to change that provincial law, paving the way for former members of cabinet to permanently retain the title "honourable" for life.PoliticsMay 20
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Ontario could have half-a-trillion dollar debt by 2027. It would set a recordFinance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy's budget laid out the province's medium-term projections, which showed Ontario's net debt is expected to reach $501.7 billion in just two years.CanadaMay 21
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GTA Liberal candidate’s relations with China consulate trigger fresh concernsPeter Yuen attended a Queen’s Park ceremony in 2016 to commemorate the authoritarian regime’s 67th anniversary alongside then-Ontario Liberal premier Kathleen Wynne.PoliticsApr 17
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Why this election might be hard to predictAs the campaign progresses, the signals may align and paint a clearer picture of the most likely outcome. But given the current mix, this election could easily go either way.CommentaryMar 25
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Collapses, menacing calls, ‘reptilian kitten-eater’: A look at past Ontario electionsThe last time a party pulled off three or more consecutive majorities in Ontario was a string of eight mandates the PCs won between 1945 and 1971.PoliticsFeb 24
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Battle between Ontario Liberals, NDP heats up in battleground Toronto-St. Paul’sFor nearly two decades, the riding was considered a Liberal stronghold. That changed in 2018, when New Democrat Jill Andrew won with a roughly 2.5 per cent lead, flipping the seat.PoliticsFeb 10
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Delays, Trudeau resignation threaten Toronto-Quebec City high-frequency rail projectCanadians hoping plans for high-frequency rail between Toronto and Quebec City would move forward this year will instead see further delays.CanadaJan 12
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Trudeau appoints new Liberal campaign director: Who is Andrew Bevan?Party veteran Andrew Bevan will serve as campaign director for the Liberals in the next federal election. Bevan held key roles on former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne's staff.CanadaOct 13, 2024
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Opposition gears up for long-awaited return of the Ontario legislatureNDP Leader Marit Stiles says she wants to use question period and a number of opposition days in the legislature to ask questions about topics that have bubbled through the summer.PoliticsOct 20, 2024
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ANALYSIS: The Liberal revolt is about Trudeau, communications, and the carbon taxMany Liberal MPs unhappy with their party's performance say change can only happen with a new leader, better communications and a plan to drop unpopular policies.PoliticsOct 13, 2024
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Politics not a factor in delay of warrant targeting Liberal powerbroker: BlairFormer public safety minister testifies that multiple top secret documents meant for his desk never made it to him as foreign interference probe continues.CanadaOct 11, 2024
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Doug Ford increases size of Ontario cabinet again in latest reshuffleDuring a mini reshuffle brought on by a surprise resignation, Doug Ford added a new position to his already record-breaking cabinet.PoliticsAug 17, 2024
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RCMP has questioned Han Dong’s financial agent in 2019 GTA Liberal nomination raceRCMP questioned a veteran Liberal political operative who handled finances associated with Han Dong’s 2019 campaign for the federal Liberal Party nomination in Don Valley North.InvestigationsAug 14, 2024
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Ford gives Ontario ministers new marching orders: ‘Move the province forward’Ontario Premier Doug Ford has given his ministers new mandate letters, laying out his expectations for them and what they will achieve in their portfolios.PoliticsJul 19, 2024