Category Archives: Ontario/Quebec
COVID-19 sidelines two Ontario party leaders mid-election campaign
TORONTO — Two of the leaders of Ontario's four major political parties have been sidelined with COVID-19 at critical points in their campaign, with two weeks left to election day. Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner tested positive Wednesday evening and ...
Ontario Green party leader Mike Schreiner tests positive for COVID-19
The leader of the Green Party of Ontario says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Mike Schreiner says he tested positive on a rapid test Wednesday evening after close contact with a staff member. Schreiner says in a statement that he is
Ontario NDP, Liberals would bring in law to fight Islamophobia, other hate if elected
KINGSTON, Ont. — Ontario's New Democrats and Liberals committed Wednesday to bringing in a law to fight Islamophobia and other forms of hate if elected to form government next month. Speaking to reporters in Kingston, Ont., NDP Leader Andrea Horwath sa...
Ontario child-care sector skeptical rebates will start in May as government announced
TORONTO — When Ontario signed a deal with the federal government to introduce $10-a-day child care, the province said parents would start seeing rebates in May – but with the program still in its early stages, the sector says that's
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 18
Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Hamilton: Makes an announcement. 11 a.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Kingston: Announces a plan for prescription drug costs. 9:30 ...
Liberals, NDP snipe at each other as Ontario election campaign reaches halfway mark
Ontario's Liberal leader called on Wednesday for the New Democrats to stop criticizing his party's candidates, calling the strategy "desperation tactics" that he said would help the Progressive Conservatives' re-election efforts. Steven Del Duca refuse...
Ontario NDP and PCs position themselves as labour friendly, each net new endorsements
TORONTO — Doug Ford touted his union ties and tried to position his Progressive Conservatives as the labour-friendly option for voters on Tuesday, as his political rivals accused him of simply paying lip service to workers. The Tories gained the endors...
Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 17
Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Toronto: Makes an announcement. 10 a.m. ____ NDP Leader Andrea Horwath Toronto: Makes an announcement about fixing schools. 9 a.m., O...
Ontario Greens seek to build on Schreiner’s debate performance, eye two ridings
TORONTO — Ontario's Green leader spoke about housing and youth issues Tuesday in two ridings where he sees the best chances of growing his party, seeking to build on the momentum from his fiery performance at the leaders' debate the
Suspects accused of damaging and stealing political campaign signs
Two men face mischief and theft charges in connection with the theft and damage of political signs in Brampton. Peel Regional Police say on the evening of May 10, they received reports of two suspects tampering with political signage at a