3 h. ago Public panel set to examine Queen's Park handling of school boards

Western education researchers hosting webinars probing local school governance amid provincial takeover of several Ontario school boards.

Society

48 h. ago LILLEY: Ford government pushes major overhaul of Ontario’s struggling education system

After reviewing the latest EQAO scores, Education Minister Paul Calandra says it’s time for Ontario to head back to the drawing board.

Politics

68 h. ago Ontario government spending on advertising hit record $112M: Auditor

Province spent $8.4 million more than previous year, which held the previous record for spending: Shelley Spence

Politics

3 d. ago Ontario Liberals say Ford government could change how loyalty points expire

The Ontario Liberals say the Ford government's omnibus bill could change rules around rewards points, but the PCs argue no adjustments are being made.

Politics

3 d. ago Ontario government routinely ignoring environmental consultations, AG finds

The Ford government is routinely making decisions before environmental consultations have concluded and under-resourcing public education about those consultations, the AG found.

Politics

3 d. ago Ontario may need to throw out millions of dollars in PPE: auditor general

During the height of COVID-19, the Ford government signed long-term contracts with Ontario manufacturers for desperately needed masks for health-care workers.

Economics

3 d. ago Ontario forced to slow new medical school plans after ignoring warnings

As part of its plans to improve access to primary care, the government announced it would expand the number of places available at Ontario’s medical schools would be increased. 

Society

7 d. ago Canadian government invests millions in these 12 Ontario companies

A dozen Ontario companies will collectively get millions in federal government funding as part of the Creative Export Canada Program's Export-Ready Stream.The federal government announced on Friday that it would invest a collective $5.2 million in 23 companies across the country — including 12 based in Ontario — to support creative export projects that could inject export revenue into government coffers.Of the total $5.2 million being allocated to companies nationwide, $2,825,500 of the funding went to Ontario-based companies.Here are the 12 Ontario companies and the funding they will receive in the 2025–2026 fiscal year.Alpaca House Canada Inc. (LATIERRA)Project: Worldwide distribution of premium alpaca knitwear$136,000LATIERRA will establish seasonal showrooms for buyers from the United States, Japan, and France.Apricotton Inc.Project: Apricotton - U.S. Growth Phase 1 (E-commerce)$237,000Apricotton will launch an online shop and a United States Amazon storefr...

Economics

7 d. ago OREA Statement on Government of Ontario Decision to Appoint Administrator for RECO

TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) applauds the Government of Ontario’s decision to appoint Jean Lépine as the administrator to oversee the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) and its Board of Directors to ensure that the regulator delivers on the reforms they have committed to implementing. This […]

Politics

7 d. ago Federal Government Continues Investment in Fusion Sector to Establish Centre for Fusion Energy

The Centre for Fusion Energy is a partnership between the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Ontario Power Generation, and Stellarex to bolster Canada’s growing fusion ecosystem and advance clean energy PICKERING, Ontario, Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, a federal […]

Politics

7 d. ago Randall Denley: Doug Ford can’t talk about big progress when he’s fixated on little things

The Ontario provincial government is spending a disproportionate amount of time on policy tweaks and micro-adjustments

Other

8 d. ago Ontario unveils legislation to restrict invasive medical research on dogs and cats

The Ontario government has introduced draft legislation that aims to restrict invasive medical research on dogs and cats.

Other

8 d. ago Ontario Poised to be Leader on Protecting Dogs and Cats Used in Research – Animal Alliance Calls for Stronger, Enforceable Regulations

Animal Alliance Praises Premier Ford While Observing: “This Is Not a Total Ban Yet.” TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Animal Alliance of Canada (AAC) commends Premier Doug Ford and the Government of Ontario for taking concrete steps toward ending the use of dogs and cats in invasive medical research through the introduction of Bill […]

Politics

9 d. ago Ontario asks for new trial of 3 men jailed at Maplehurst after charges stayed

The Ontario government wants three men retried for murder charges after a judge ordered a stay over what he called "tortuous" treatment while incarcerated.

Other

1 week ago Bill 60 becomes law: Ontario water at risk as government rushes privatization and deregulation

TORONTO — The Ford Conservatives rushed to pass Bill 60 today, a move the Keep Water Public coalition says will make water less safe and less affordable for all Ontarians. Keep Water Public is a campaign opposing legislation that erodes public health protections and provides corporate control of Ontario’s water system. The Conservative’s omnibus Bill […]

Politics

2 w. ago Ontario government to offer schools more resources for Remembrance Day

Currently, schools across the province are required to hold or attend a dedicated service or ceremony for students.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Buy Ontario’ legislation to protect businesses and jobs, Ford government says

The province said the legislation is part of its $220-billion plan to build using Ontario goods and services first.

Politics

2 w. ago U.S. envoy warns Canada to ‘seriously consider’ avoiding anti

Ambassador Pete Hoekstra took aim at the Ontario government-funded ad campaign that aired in the U.S., saying the timing of the ads amounted to political interference.

Other

2 w. ago Ontario NDP leader calls Ford government ‘corrupt,’ gets booted from question period

Stiles made the comment while criticizing Labour Minister David Piccini on the province's Skills Development Fund

Politics

2 w. ago Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles calls Ford government ‘corrupt,’ gets booted from question period

Stiles made the comment while criticizing Labour Minister David Piccini on the province's Skills Development Fund

Politics