40 m. ago Doug Ford Wins Third Majority in Ontario Election Dominated by Trade

Doug Ford won a third straight election to lead Ontario, as voters in Canada’s manufacturing heartland opted for a familiar face to steer an economy that’s under threat from US President Donald Trump’s trade policy.

Politics

63 m. ago Scott Moe returns from Washington talking trade, tariffs and pipelines

Premier Scott Moe has returned from Washington D.C. after his second meeting with U.S. representatives this month.

Economics

1 hour ago Doug Ford says 'count me in' for new solution to mitigate tariff threats

Doug Ford made his stand against Donald Trump's tariffs a cornerstone of his platform as he sought — and won — re-election as premier, and among other steps the province plans to take if and when the levies come into effect, it seems the Ontario leader is on board withone strategic piece of legislation.Tim Houston, Ford's Nova Scotian counterpart, has just floated The Free Trade and Mobility within Canada Act, a new set of trade-related regulations meant to help foster the Canadian economy after Trump slams all Canadian imports with 25 per cent duties next week.Under the rules, Nova Scotia will treat all goods from elsewhere in Canada as if they were produced locally, "eliminating any additional fees or testing requirements" that presently exist.Likewise, professionals accredited in other provinces will be treated as if they were licenced in Nova Scotia, "ensuring that businesses providing services can operate across provincial borders witho...

Economics

2 h. ago Bail revoked for man accused of two violent sex assaults in Hamilton

A bail review on Thursday, brought by the Crown, has led to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice revoking the bail of Hamilton sexual assault suspect Leikeze Cheruiyot, 22, and returning him to custody. Hamilton Police had previously issued a public warning about the former high school track star’s release earlier this month given his […]

Events

2 h. ago Toronto is renovating two bridges with bike lanes and here's what they will look like

In spite of Premier Doug Ford's anti-bike lane sentiments and legislation, the City of Toronto is moving to transform a number of streets to better prioritize pedestrians and cyclists under the assumption that so long as no traffic lanes are removed during the revamps, the projects won't be subject to the province's new Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act.Among the numerous kilometres of roadway eyed for the new infrastructure are two bridges due to be replaced to help prevent flooding in the Rockcliffe-Smythe neighbourhood, which is designated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) as one of the most at-risk for river overflows and backups during storms.The two viaducts, which are 1960s-era and cross over Black Creek at Jane Street and Scarlett Road, will be reconstructed and increased in height as nearby flood channels are expanded and the surrounding land is stabilized.At the same time, the roadways will also be widened, and ...

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3 h. ago Councillors to decide how to replace newly elected MPP George Darouze at City Hall

After the Ontario election, Coun. George Darouze will need to be replaced in Osgoode ward, it's up to council whether to call a byelection.

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3 h. ago Randall Denley: Doug Ford has four more years, but maybe he should make it three

The question is, what will he do with his opportunity? The snap winter election did little to answer that question

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3 h. ago Ontario election: The local MPP who made Doug Ford eat his words

'Here we are, ordinary people who have done the extraordinary.'

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Again?’: Ontario woman wins two major lottery prizes in less than a year

An Ajax woman wins two major lotto prizes in less than a year, securing $1M in April 2024, and now $100K in an instant crossword game.

Politics

4 h. ago Ontario election 2025: Ottawa Greens reflect on party’s poor results

Every Ottawa-area Green candidate for the 2025 Ontario election placed fourth—and garnered a smaller percentage of the vote compared to 2022.

Politics

4 h. ago Canucks this week: Tkachuk slams Canucks, trade talks target Boeser, Pettersson

The NHL trade deadline is March 7 and it feels like no Vancouver Canuck is safe, well, outside of Quinn Hughes.

Economics

5 h. ago As Trade Unionists, We’ll Resist Ford’s Agenda: CUPE Ontario

– Craven Ford spent millions for electoral status quo, says union – Doug Ford cynically exploited a period of national and international tumult to return the Conservatives to government in Ontario. But for all his self-serving opportunism, Ford failed to win the dramatically increased majority that was his pretext for a costly and unnecessary election, […]

Economics

5 h. ago No good options for Crombie and Ontario Liberals after election loss | Ontario Election Quick Takes

Watch: National Post's Chris Selley and National Post contributor Anthony Furey discuss the latest in the 2025 Ontario election

Politics

5 h. ago Ontario election: London voter turnout was dismal, but not as dismal

Voter turnout in three of four London ridings was above the provincial average, early results from Elections Ontario show.

Politics

6 h. ago Adam: Thanks to Trump, this wasn't a typical Ontario election

If you think your country might be wiped off the map by the U.S., you vote for a steady hand at the helm and Ontarians may have done that.

Politics

6 h. ago Here's Doug Ford's Ontario election victory speech and plans for his third term

Doug Ford was re-elected for his third term as Premier of Ontario on Thursday night, evoking mixed reactions across the province.The Progressive Conservative (PC) party's third consecutive majority victory is certainly a rare one — a feat not seen since 1959 — and also took place during the first winter election the province has had in 44 years.Despite public uproar regarding Ford's many scandals over his tenure, only 45 per cent of eligible residents turned out to have their say in the snap vote, which was called just 29 days prior to election day.The result was disappointing to many in downtown Toronto, which appears on result maps as a mosaic of NDP orange and Liberal red amid the sea of PC blue that dominated the vast majority of the rest of southern Ontario.Greeting his constituents right after the win, Ford, jubilant and relieved, repeatedly thanked the crowd for their cheers and applause before commenting on the evening.Doug Ford re-elected Pre...

Politics

6 h. ago Le Québec et l’Ontario travailleront ensemble pour pénaliser les Américains, dit Legault

François Legault a félicité son «ami» Doug Ford et affirme que les provinces voisines joindront leurs forces pour répondre à Donald Trump.

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7 h. ago US Merchandise Trade Deficit Widens to Record on Import Surge

The US merchandise trade deficit widened unexpectedly in January to a record as imports surged ahead of President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs.

Economics

7 h. ago Celebrating 20 Years of The Greenbelt’s Impact on Ontario’s Environment, Agriculture and Economy

Stewarded by The Greenbelt Foundation, Ontario’s Greenbelt Continues to Build Climate Resilient Communities TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Celebrating 20 Years of The Greenbelt’s Impact on Ontario’s Environment, Agriculture, and Economy  Along with Greenbelt supporters and our many partners, the Greenbelt Foundation is very excited to mark two decades of Ontario’s Greenbelt. A […]

Society

7 h. ago Pellerin: Could any Ontario government really solve the big problems?

Sure, the parties have different platforms and leaders, but do you really believe anyone would make a difference in the number of Ontarians without a family doctor, or the quality of education or the state of our roads?

Politics