Provincial

Ford, Smith disagree on using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith continue to disagree on whether to use energy as leverage in trade negotiations with the United States, but are united in a push for...

August 26, 2026 1:38 pm EST EST

Trump wants to rename Lake Ontario. Here's how the lake — and Ontario itself — actually came to be

Trump's renaming threat arrives amid a bitter collapse in trade negotiations, which triggered 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian goods.

August 25, 2026 9:27 am EST EST

Trump considers renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' as Canada-U.S. trade war intensifies

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America" as a trade war between Canada and the U.S. escalates. "The United States is giving serious consideration...

August 25, 2026 10:14 am EST EST

Ford to address Ontario's economic outlook in Hamilton as U.S.–Canada trade fight intensifies

Premier Doug Ford will deliver economic remarks in Hamilton on Monday afternoon, a timely appearance as Canada's trade dispute with the United States continues to escalate and provinces brace for the fallout. Ford...

August 24, 2026 9:06 am EST EST

Percentage of Ontario youth struggling with mental health back to pre-COVID level, survey suggests

TORONTO — The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says psychological distress among Ontario youth appears to have decreased since the pandemic, but still remains high.

August 24, 2026 5:00 am EST EST

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...

August 14, 2026 4:06 pm EST EST

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