Ontario Progressive Conservatives

• Ottawa MPP Joel Harden apologizes after posing with vulgar anti-Ford sign

  A spokesperson for the Ontario NDP says MPP Joel Harden has apologized to Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

  Politics

  Dec 11, 2019
• Ontario to allow cannabis retailers to sell products online, over the phone for in-store pick-up

  Finance Minister Rod Phillips announced the proposed changes in the government's fall economic statement Wednesday, saying they will decrease waits for cannabis and help combat the black market.

  Cannabis

  Nov 6, 2019
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• Ontario commits over $9M to Simcoe County for housing, support services

  The funding will be provided through the province's Home for Good program and its Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative.

  Politics

  Aug 1, 2019
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• Green Party leader Schreiner says appointment process in Ontario government should focus on merit

  Mike Schreiner says the process should include the need for merit-based selection, which the current system does not spell out except for adjudicative tribunals appointments.

  Politics

  Jul 31, 2019
• Ford Fest takes place Saturday in Markham, event this year is ticketed

  Ford 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.

  Politics

  Jun 22, 2019
• Randy Hillier denies allegations from Ford’s chief of staff in defamation lawsuit

  Dean French has sued Randy Hillier, alleging that the politician tried to "destroy" French's reputation after being kicked out of caucus.

  Politics

  Jun 17, 2019
• Hamilton public school board to lay off 99 high school teachers due to provincial funding cuts

  In a statement, HWDSB chair Alex Johnstone said the cuts were the result of funding changes coming from the Ontario government.

  Education

  May 1, 2019
• Ontario considers scrapping front licence plates, final decisions have not been made

  A spokesman for the premier says removing front licence plates will not be included in plans for redesigned commercial and regular plates that are expected to be detailed in the budget on Thursday.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2019
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• Free dental care for low-income seniors to be announced in Ontario budget

  Senior government sources say anyone 65 and over in the province making under $19,300 - or $32,300 for couples - would qualify.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2019
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• Minimum wage hike more beneficial for workers than tax credit, says FAO

  Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman says in a report today that the tax credit will benefit only 38 per cent of minimum wage workers since many already pay no provincial tax.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2019