Provincial

Ontario government rolls out proposed framework for AI data centres in communities

As municipalities across Ontario grapple with an increase in AI data centre applications, the provincial government is unveiling a proposed framework that will see new measures imposed on the facilities...

August 13, 2026 1:21 pm EST EST

Ontario makes changes to social assistance rules based on immigration status

Ontario is enacting new rules for social assistance payments so people without legal immigration status in Canada cannot receive the benefits. Premier Doug Ford first vowed to make the change following...

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Candidates in Ontario Liberal leadership debate value of having a seat

The first debate in the Ontario Liberals' leadership race began Monday night with a clear divide, between the haves and have nots. Through the 90-minute debate, the five candidates pitched ideas...

August 11, 2026 12:34 am EST EST

5 Ontario Liberal leadership candidates set to face off Monday

The five people aiming to take over leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party will face off in their first debate on Monday evening. Online voting for the new leader will begin Nov. 9 and end on Nov....

August 10, 2026 1:40 pm EST EST

Premier Ford calls three provincial byelections for Sept. 3

Premier Doug Ford has announced the date for three provincial byelections. Voters in Scarborough Southwest, York-Simcoe and Hamilton East-Stoney Creek will go to the polls on Sept. 3. Businessman...

August 5, 2026 3:53 pm EST EST

Poll: Ontario Liberals hold lead as Ford's approval plunges to record low amid expense scandal

A new poll shows the Ontario Liberals maintaining a narrow lead over the Progressive Conservatives, while Premier Doug Ford's personal approval has dropped a sharp 24 per cent as his government faces mounting...

July 24, 2026 6:26 am EST EST

PC MPP potentially spent taxpayer money on ads in newspaper owned by his father, NDP leader says

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles has filed an improper spending complaint with the Integrity Commissioner, claiming the Progressive Conservative Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Brampton East potentially...

July 21, 2026 8:04 am EST EST

Ford calls Trump's criticism of pollution from Canadian wildfires a 'bunch of rubbish'

Instead of adding fuel to political fires, Ontario Premier Doug Ford thinks U.S. President Donald Trump should be doing more to help douse the actual wildfires that continue to tear through forests in...

July 20, 2026 3:56 pm EST EST

Close to 200 wildfires are active in northern Ontario, as communities evacuate

Nearly 200 wildfires are currently burning across Northern Ontario, with 57 said to be out of control.

July 20, 2026 12:03 pm EST EST

Ontario government expands emergency message system as nearly 200 wildfires rage

Ontario mayors, First Nations chiefs, police chiefs and other government and emergency management officials can now request that Alert Ready messages.

July 19, 2026 1:00 pm EST EST