The Ford government has unveiled a new omnibus bill focused on streamlining home building and approvals in the province. The new Cutting Red Tape to […]
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Doug Ford gifted with can of gravy amid office spending blowback
Ontario Premier Doug Ford was given an unusual gift as he arrived at the provincial legislature for question period: a can of gravy that critics […]
Ontario looking to add student accommodation to its definition of new housing
The Ford government is looking to expand its definition of housing further, with plans to explore how it can start counting student accommodation toward its […]
Ford government promises to close fee-for-service health-care loophole
The Ford government is promising to close a loophole that allows nurse practitioners in Ontario to charge patients fees for services despite the province’s commitment […]
‘I’m not going to be bullied’: Tensions rise between Doug Ford, Whitby mayor over new hospital
There were strong words this week from Premier Doug Ford criticizing Whitby’s mayor, Elizabeth Roy, and questioning the legitimacy of the town’s community advocacy campaign […]
The Ford and Trudeau governments are fighting about housing. What’s at stake?
As politicians duke it out over the terms of federal housing money in Ontario, behind the scenes some are hoping a deal can be made. […]
Ontario Finance Minister expresses discomfort with size of deficit: ‘Higher than I would like’
Ontario’s finance minister says the province’s $9.8 billion deficit is higher than he “would like” but is still promising to balance the books while keeping […]
Solar eclipse: Group launches legal challenge over Niagara state of emergency
An Ontario advocacy group is trying to take Niagara Region to court after the local government declared a state of emergency ahead of Monday’s total […]
Work on bill to address municipal politician harassment ‘complex,’ minister says
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 5, 2024 1:19 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s minister of […]
Ontario prepares for solar eclipse to put pressure on electricity grid
Energy officials in Ontario are preparing for Monday’s historic total and partial eclipse to hurt output from its solar panels, with other sources of electricity […]