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Ontario Minister of Education wants to see a “culture change” as a cellphone ban comes into effect. Global News’ Colin D’Mello has the story.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been forced to name a new education minister after a surprise resignation. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

A new Ontario bill vowing to reduce gridlock will also limit municipal powers to approve new bike lanes. The provincial transportation minister says cities will have to prove new lanes are not impacting traffic in a move many are describing as government overreach. Matthew Bingley reports.

During her first press conference as Ontario’s education minister, Jill Dunlop warned of disciplinary measures, including being sent “to the principal’s office,” if students don’t abide by the provincewide cellphone ban for the upcoming school year.

Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria declined to answer directly on Friday when asked about a Global News report that the Ford government is working on legislation restricting bike lanes on city streets. Sarkaria said the government is “looking at ways to reduce gridlock,” but avoided directly answering questions on the topic.

Ontario’s Minister of Children, Community and Social Services was asked about data obtained by Global News that shows a child dies under the province’s care network on average every three days. He said the province would “do everything we can” to reduce and prevent the number of deaths.

On this edition, the Canadian National Exhibition gets underway, Ontario’s education minister resigns and the latest on an SIU investigation into a fatal police-involved shooting in Innisfil.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh had fighting words against both the Conservatives and Liberals after ending his party’s supply and confidence deal with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government — but it remains unclear if Singh will try to force an early election. Why the party may not be eager for such a move anytime soon, and...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled major changes to his cabinet at Queen’s Park on Thursday as legislature breaks until September. No longer the province’s education minister, Stephen Lecce will serve as minister of energy and electrification. Also, a return from Steve Clark, among other changes.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled major changes to his cabinet Thursday afternoon. Colin D’Mello reports.

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says guardrails are needed for new vape detectors after a school installed sound and vape monitoring hardware in bathrooms. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced on Sunday the province’s plan to ban cell phones and vapes from classrooms, with enforcement starting in the fall. In addition, he announced $17.5 million in funding to bolster mental health supports to connect students and families with mental health services.

On Thursday, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the province will be reaching out to Hamilton’s school boards in the near future to make sure empty parcels of land are being used for the benefit of either education or some other public good.

Colin D’Mello meets with Ontario’s Education Minister, Stephen Lecce, to discuss what the future of bargaining looks like for Ontario teachers. This comes after members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) voted 90 per cent in favour of accepting an agreement with Doug Ford’s government.

A police officer and 2 suspects sent to hospital after the suspects tried to flee in a stolen vehicle – we have video of the takedown. As the holiday travel season ramps up, employees at Pearson Airport are calling for better working conditions. And, Ontario’s education minister talks about this year’s many threats of strikes...

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce said Tuesday that the province has reached a tentative contract deal with public elementary school teachers. He also confirmed that “outstanding items” would go to binding interest arbitration.

Asked about Premier Doug Ford’s controversial comments accusing Ontario schools of “indoctrinating” students on issues of gender identity, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce said it was the provincial government’s “moral imperative” to protect children in Ontario schools. Lecce added that he believes parents should be involved in their child’s education.

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced Thursday that the Ontario public school teachers have ratified a tentative agreement between the provincial government and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF). It has been ratified by 78 per cent of members. Lecce called on other teachers’ unions to follow suit and work towards a deal that...

Class will remain in session this fall at Ontario secondary schools after the teachers’ union and the Ford government agreed to enter a new binding arbitration agreement. Ahmar Khan has more on what this agreement could look like and what the education minister had to say.

Ontario’s education minister Stephen Lecce said at a Monday press conference in Thornhill, Ont., that he believes “parents must be fully involved” if their child chooses to use a different gender pronoun at school.