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Doug Ford hints at early election triggered by American tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he may have to “let the people decide” if his government should spend billions to offset the impact of potential incoming American tariffs. The comments mark the premier’s strongest indication yet that he may be planning to call an election before the fixed date in 2026.
Ontario was supposed to be accessible by 2025. Some advocates say it's not even close
The first day of 2025 was meant to usher in an era without barriers for people with disabilities in Ontario. Instead, advocates say the province has missed its own deadline to make that world a reality.
Bonnie Crombie pitches her vision for Ontario, while distancing herself from Trudeau
A year into her leadership, the head of the Ontario Liberal Party, Bonnie Crombie, is starting to pitch her vision for the province — while working to distance herself from her beleaguered counterpart in Ottawa.
Complainant in Michael Thompson sex assault trial contradicts detail witness gave to police
A woman accusing Toronto city councillor Michael Thompson of sexual assault said Thompson touched her inappropriately but denied telling another woman that he digitally penetrated her, contradicting a statement the defence said that witness made to police.
3 million Ontarians at risk of losing family doctor to retirement, provincial Liberals say
More than three million Ontarians could be at risk of losing their family doctor to retirement with thousands of family physicians over the age of 60, the provincial Liberals say.
Liberals want to know how much Ontario is spending on 'it's all happening here' ads
The provincial Liberals want to know how many taxpayer dollars are being spent by the province to tell people how well things are going in Ontario.
Ford's PCs, Crombie's Liberals attack each other in new ads
While MPPs were away from the provincial legislature and in their communities last week, the Progressive Conservatives and Liberals were busy rolling out advertisements taking shots at each others' leaders, Doug Ford and Bonnie Crombie.
Highway 413 work could start before Indigenous consultations end, prompting concerns
A provincial bill being fast-tracked through Ontario’s Legislature is drawing concern from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, because it would allow work to begin on Highway 413 before an Indigenous consultation is completed.
Percentage of bike riders higher where lanes are installed: StatsCan
Ontario's transportation minister is defending his government's decision to remove bike lanes from major streets in Toronto, saying just 1.2 per cent of people in the city commute by bicycle. But census data shows the number is higher in several areas where bike lanes actually exist.
Ontario will build 1.5 million homes, housing minister promises as projections slump
A day after Premier Doug Ford’s government quietly revealed its housing start projections have decreased since the last budget, the provincial housing minister says Ontario’s goal of building 1.5 million homes will still be met.