Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Ontario Greens come up short in Parry Sound-Muskoka despite vigorous campaigning
The leader of Ontario's Greens says his party is "here to stay" despite failing to capture the riding the party saw as its best hope of a second seat in Thursday's election. Mike Schreiner, who was re-elected in Guelph, says the
Ontario NDP lose leader, secure official Opposition status in provincial election
HAMILTON — Ontario's New Democrats held on to official Opposition status Thursday but lost their longtime leader after their efforts to unseat the Tories came up short. Andrea Horwath, who led the party through four provincial elections, declared an e...
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario
TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives led by Doug Ford have won a second majority government in Ontario. Early results show the Tories elected or leading in 64 ridings. Infrastructure promises such as new highways and hospitals centred Ford’s "get i...
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ford government wins second majority in Ontario
The Progressive Conservatives led by Doug Ford have won a second majority government in Ontario. Early results show the Tories elected or leading in 64 ridings. Infrastructure promises such as new highways and hospitals centred Ford’s "get it done" pi...
The Latest on Ontario’s election: Steven Del Duca steps down as Liberal leader
TORONTO — Here are the latest details from Ontario's provincial election: 10:48 p.m. Steven Del Duca is stepping down as leader of Ontario's Liberals. Del Duca says he informed the party brass of his decision this evening. He lost in his
Ontario Progressive Conservatives to form second majority government
TORONTO — Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Conservatives sailed to a second majority government Thursday with a campaign focused on roads and rebuilding to chart a course out of the pandemic, producing a victory so sweeping it toppled two
Key ridings to watch as Ontario voters go to the polls
TORONTO — It's election day in Ontario, with voters heading to the polls to pick their next provincial government. While this election is predicted to be one in which voters don't have a huge desire for change, there are several
Quebec ends COVID-19 state of emergency, but government will retain some powers
Quebec has passed a law that ends the COVID-19 state of emergency today, but the government will retain some extra powers until the end of the year. The state of emergency was declared on March 13, 2020, and has allowed the
Ontario NDP would decriminalize simple drug possession, Liberals not considering it
TORONTO — Ontario's New Democrats would work with Ottawa on decriminalizing drugs for personal use if the party is elected to form government this week, but the provincial Liberals aren't considering a similar move. The issue emerged on the last
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for June 1
Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Toronto: Hosts a rally. 8 p.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Brampton: Talks about plan "to stop the cuts and fix health care." 9:30...