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Smaller Tory mandate than hoped for, no seat for Crombie and other takeaways from the Ont. election
While Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservatives' third majority win was obviously the most significant development of this week's Ontario election, it had other political ramifications. Here are some of the other key takeaways.
Why Trump's tariff threat dominated Ontario's election and left Ford's foes struggling
If Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford scores a major electoral victory tonight, it will likely vindicate a strategy that centred the election campaign on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threat while overshadowing other key provincial issues, some analysts say.
Post-secondary schools are cutting programs across Ontario. Should it be a bigger election issue?
Some observers are questioning whether the program cuts to Ontario colleges and universities have received the attention they deserve during the provincial election campaign, and whether party leaders are offering any workable solutions to stem the loss.
What the Ontario election candidates need to do for tonight's debate
With polls suggesting Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford commanding a strong lead in the Ont. election, tonight's debate could be the last chance for the opposition leaders to deflate some of that support. CBC News spoke with analysts and observers about what each leader needs to do.
With a 'Not for Sale' hat and Super Bowl ad, Ford's political rivals face challenges against 'Captain Canada'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who's in the middle of a provincial election campaign, has been given the moniker 'Captain Canada,' becoming an unofficial advocate for the entire country as it faces off against Donald Trump's tariffs.
Ont. auto manufacturers, farmers try to plan for a U.S. trade future where anything could happen
Despite a temporary reprieve, the threat of economic havoc still hangs over Canada and, in particular, Ontario, which ranks third in the world for U.S. imports and will be significantly impacted if the 25 per cent tariffs do come into effect.
Why aircraft collision avoidance technology may not have helped prevent D.C. mid-air crash
As the investigation begins into the cause of the mid-air crash between an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. army Black Hawk helicopter, questions have been raised about the role played by the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System.
Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, warns it can do little to offset U.S. tariff impact
Canada's central bank lowered its interest rate by 25 basis points to three per cent on Wednesday, as the Bank of Canada governor warned there is little he can do to negate the economic impact of U.S. tariffs imposed on Canadian imports.
What you need to know, so far, about the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni legal feud
Actress Blake Lively and her It Ends with Us costar and director Justin Baldoni could be heading to trial next March, as a New York Judge has set a trial date in the ever- escalating public and legal battle between the Hollywood figures.
AI in sports judging is already here, bringing both advantages and potential pitfalls
The use of AI in judging at this week's X Games is the latest example of how the technology could start being incorporated in sports like figure skating and diving, where subjectivity of the judges plays a major role.