Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
Where Ontario’s main party leaders stand on five top issues in the election campaign
With Ontario's election campaign entering its final stretch, here's a look at where the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens stand on five issues that are top of mind for voters: HEALTH CARE PCs: - Invest $40 billion in hospital infrast...
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 31
Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford St. Catharines: Makes a campaign stop. 10:30 a.m. Niagara: Makes a campaign stop in Niagara Centre. 1:30 p.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea...
Ontario election sputters toward conclusion; pollster says voters unenthusiastic
TORONTO — Ontario's election campaign sputtered toward its conclusion Tuesday, with the front-runner appearing to coast to the finish line and the possible runner-up casting doubt on her own future as leader. Polls suggest that the Tories, led by Doug ...
In Brampton, Ont., affordability and health care are top of mind ahead of election
BRAMPTON, Ont. — The problems plaguing Brampton, Ont., are so clear, even radically different politicians start to sound alike when they campaign in the city. But the provincial parties' nearly indistinguishable promises aren't enough to convince some...
Ontario’s party leaders offer differing approaches to reducing emissions
TORONTO — Ontario's main political parties are divided on the best approach towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, an issue that an expert says is crucial given that the province's action — or inaction — on climate change will have national
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 30
Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Ottawa: Makes announcement. 9:30 a.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Toronto. Announcement with Ontario Nurses' Association president...
‘It’s gotten into a ridiculous situation’: Housing costs concern southwest Ontarians
Shazelle Santana desperately wants to move from her one-bedroom apartment into a larger unit but has been unable to afford more space. The London, Ont., resident says her seven-year-old son is growing fast and the family needs more room, but the
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 29
Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford London, Ont.: Hosts rally. 1:30 p.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Essex, Ont.: Announcement on stopping cuts and fixing home care....
Ontario party leaders share plans to address rising cost of food
Three of Ontario's four major political parties are promising to take steps to lower the price of food, but an expert says some of the main factors leading to rising costs are out of the province's hands. The issue of affordability
Ontario’s political party leaders pledge to fix health care shortage in the north
Ontario's main political parties are promising to hire more doctors and nurses and increase the number of spaces at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine to address the need for health-care workers in the region — a problem that a