Ford Fest
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Progressive Conservatives set Ford Fest for Scarborough ahead of key byelectionStaff and MPPs in the Ford government are being asked to beef up the attendance numbers at Premier Doug Ford’s annual community barbecue — nicknamed Ford Fest — as the Progressive Conservative Party looks to “build momentum” ahead of the Scarborough Southwest byelection. While the Ford government has yet to call the byelection to replace...PoliticsMay 5
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Protests planned as Ford Fest comes to KitchenerOntario Premier Doug Ford is bringing his party to Kitchener on Friday and it is expected to be accompanied by a swath of protestors.PoliticsSep 8, 2023
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Can Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives steer around Doug Ford?'Ford and Scheer are like gifts to Trudeau,' says political science professor Laura Stephenson.PoliticsJun 25, 2019
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Ontario teachers’ union takes credit for anti-Ford political signage flown over Ford FestA teachers' union representative claiming responsibility for an anti-Ford sign that flew over Ford Fest said he had to hire an American company because the Canadian one he approached refused to participate.CanadaJun 24, 2019
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Premier Doug Ford touts accomplishments, slams predecessors at Ford FestFord Fest, an annual barbecue that used to be held in the backyard of the premier's family home, was co-hosted by the Progressive Conservative party this year.PoliticsJun 23, 2019
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Premier Doug Ford rallies base in Trump-style speech at Ford Fest 2019The annual barbecue known as Ford Fest was held at the Markham Fairgrounds Saturday evening and this year’s event had a dash of Trump-style flare.Jun 22, 2019
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Ford Fest takes place Saturday in Markham, event this year is ticketedFord Fest is an annual event with food and entertainment that used to be held at the Ford family home in the Etobicoke area of Toronto, but is being held in Markham this year.PoliticsJun 22, 2019
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Rally marks Doug Ford’s first 100 days as Ontario premierFord, who officially took the reins on June 30 after promising to reduce government waste without cutting jobs or services, hosted the Tuesday evening event at the Woodbine Banquet Hall in his riding of Etobicoke North.PoliticsOct 9, 2018
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Ford Fest expected to bring in thousands with Doug Ford as premierEvent organizers say the annual barbecue is expected to be bigger than ever with Doug Ford as premier.PoliticsSep 22, 2018
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Doug Ford joining 2018 Toronto mayoral race, says ‘enough is enough’Ford made announced his candidacy before supporters at his mother’s home Friday evening in Etobicoke during the family’s annual Ford Fest.PoliticsSep 8, 2017
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