24 h. ago Michael Taube: Why Doug Ford’s gaze has turned to speed cameras

Ford is correct. If the purpose of speed cameras is to slow people down, putting up signs is preferable

Other

64 h. ago Premier Ford Engages with OCEU President as Strike Disruption Deepens: Union Expresses Optimism Following Direct Conversation

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike enters a critical phase, Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) President Harry Goslin received a personal call from Premier Doug Ford this week. The conversation marked a notable development in the ongoing labour dispute that has left more than 3,600 frontline WSIB workers off the job for over two […]

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3 d. ago Frontline WSIB Workers Rally at Ford’s Office Amid Growing Strike Tensions

TORONTO — Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join striking Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers on the picket line outside Premier Doug Ford’s constituency office at 823 Albion Road in Etobicoke on Thursday, July 3, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. ET. This picket follows new revelations […]

Society

8 d. ago Ontario health agency reports major data breach to watchdog without notifying patients

Premier Doug Ford, his health minister and the IPC all appeared to confirm the data of patients using the Ontario Health atHome service may have been breached earlier this year.

Science

8 d. ago Ontario finally allows drinking for pedal pubs which were kind of pointless before

Premier Doug Ford has furthered his government's seemingly primary agenda of making alcohol more accessible in Ontario, announcing Friday that residents will have yet another way to get a booze buzz.But, whether you're on team buck-a-beer or not, the latest easing of alcohol restrictions seems like a pretty obvious one that, frankly, should have been greenlit ages ago.The Province issued a press release Friday morning to share that pedal pubs across Ontario — which have been legally relegated to mere pedal-powered transportation to bars and breweries since their launch a few years ago — would be able to achieve their true intended form starting July 1, 2025.Pedal pubs currently operate in Toronto, as well as in other Ontario cities, including Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ottawa and Windsor. However, until now, the Ontario versions of these globally established pedal-powered bars on wheels have been sidelined due to laws regarding alcohol in vehicles.The province'...

Sport

9 d. ago Ontario plans to move GO train station to new community at Woodbine Racetrack

Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced plans for the new GO train station in Etobicoke and a funding agreement with the group that runs the racetrack.

Transport

1 week ago Ontario putting $14B into Mississauga hospital with more than 350 new beds

Doug Ford has announced the government is pouring $14 billion into a new hospital in Mississauga that the province says is set to become the largest teaching hospital in Canada.

Economics

1 week ago WARMINGTON: Only in Canada would government alter its national flag to promote wokeness

At a time when Prime Minister Mark Carney is promoting Canada again, a federal department changed the flag while in Ontario, Premier Doug Ford sent his own message by putting a giant proper maple leaf standard on the front of Queen's Park

Politics

1 week ago Olivia Chow apologizes after Toronto closed its swimming pools amid heat wave

Pushing back on the notion that provincial laws were to blame, Doug Ford said: 'There was no minister of labour inspector that called up and said shut down the pools'

Other

1 week ago JUNK JUSTICE: Collision of crime and politics with Lilley and Hunter

WATCH: What do crime, tow truck industry and nationality have in common? Sun political columnist Brian Lilley, and Sun national crime columnist Brad Hunter talk about this, as well as crime without consequence and the attempted car theft at the home of Premier Doug Ford. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the […]

Events

1 week ago Obnoxiously huge Ontario Place parking garage will block Toronto waterfront

The provincial government has released the final plans for its controversial Ontario Place project, unveiling dozens of new renderings that include a glimpse of an aggressively large parking garage that would form a wall between Toronto and its waterfront.Ontario is pressing forward with the contentious project, which notably includes a vast publicly owned parking structure that the province claims "will generate revenue for the province and help the public conveniently access Ontario Place's many attractions.""We're rebuilding Ontario Place into a world-class destination for families and tourists, with convenient connections for visitors coming by car, GO train or the Ontario Line's nearby Exhibition Station," said Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday.It appears from renderings that "car" is the operative word in this equation.Among the over 30 newly released renderings, the province shared just two images of the enormous parking structure that &md...

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1 week ago Ontario senior out $15K in ‘deepfake’ fraud mimicking Doug Ford

An Ontario senior is out more than $15,000 in a “deepfake” fraud depicting Premier Doug Ford’s likeness promoting a mutual fund account.

Economics

1 week ago Cost of Scarborough Subway Extension almost doubles from initial estimate

The Scarborough Subway Extension was first announced in 2019 as part of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's "transportation vision" with an estimated cost of $5.5 billion.

Economics

2 w. ago Doug Ford on Netflix documentary about brother: ‘Poor Rob’s been dead for 9 years . Leave the guy alone’

The premier said that he would not be watching the documentary, entitled Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem

Events

2 w. ago Doug Ford apologizes to Ontario First Nations for his ‘passionate’ comments

The federal government is dealing with similar resistance from Indigenous peoples for fast-tracking its major projects bill

Other

2 w. ago Ford apologizes to First Nations leaders for ‘hat in hand’ comments

On Thursday, Premier Doug Ford emerged from his meeting with Anishinabek Nation leaders and apologized for comments he made the day before.

Politics

2 w. ago WATCH: Doug Ford says he treats First Nations ‘like gold’ and then insults them

WATCH BELOW as First Nations not happy with Premier Ford after his latest comments. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

Events

2 w. ago Ontario First Nations ‘keep coming hat in hand’ despite being treated ‘like gold,’ Doug Ford says

'There's going to be a point that you can't just keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government, you've got to be able to take care of yourselves'

Events

2 w. ago Ford says he treats First Nations ’like gold,’ but they ’keep coming hat in hand’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is willing to give First Nations what they want for their support in developing mines, but they cannot “keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government” for more money. Ford is set to meet Thursday with several dozen chiefs who are part of Anishinabek Nation, which […]

Events

2 w. ago GOLDSTEIN: David Peterson proved no political dynasty lasts forever

These are dark times for Ontario’s Liberal party. It barely regained official party status in February’s provincial election after seven years in the political wilderness. This after voters awarded Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford a third consecutive majority government since Ford defeated the ruling Liberals, led by then-premier Kathleen Wynne, in 2018. The Liberals remain […]

Politics