Ontario Progressive Conservatives

• Ontario government passes election spending bill with notwithstanding clause

  The bill passed after a marathon weekend debate in which opposition politicians argued the government was trying to silence criticism ahead of next June's provincial election.

  Politics

  Jun 14
• Uncertain path ahead to 2022 Ontario election, experts say

  With exactly one year until Ontario heads to the polls, experts say the cloud of uncertainty surrounding pandemic life will have a profound impact on the province's next election.

  Politics

  Jun 1
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• Growing calls for Ontario Premier Doug Ford to resign amid worsening COVID-19 3rd wave

  "We're here because of a provincial government that refused to implement the timely, evidence-based measures the experts have been screaming for."

  Canada

  Apr 19
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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