13 stories tagged #Doug Ford

  1. Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash That Inspired Ontario's Dangerous Driving Bill
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    Driver Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash That Inspired Ontario's Dangerous Driving Bill

    An 18-year-old has pleaded guilty to charges in a fatal collision that has prompted proposed legislation for stricter penalties on dangerous driving in Ontario.

    last mo. 2 min read
  2. Ontario Redacts Top Civil Servant's Notes on Return-to-Office Mandate
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    Ontario Redacts Top Civil Servant's Notes on Return-to-Office Mandate

    Ontario's government has heavily redacted notes from its top civil servant regarding the return-to-office mandate for public servants, raising transparency concerns.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Ford Defends Closure of Drug Consumption Sites Amid Backlash
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    Ford Defends Closure of Drug Consumption Sites Amid Backlash

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands by shutting down supervised drug sites, citing community safety, as health experts and former mayors warn of rising overdose risks.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Amherstburg Mayor Blames Ford-Diageo Deal for Stalling Plant Sale
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    Amherstburg Mayor Blames Ford-Diageo Deal for Stalling Plant Sale

    Amherstburg's mayor claims Diageo lost urgency to sell its shuttered bottling plant after Ontario Premier Doug Ford dropped a Crown Royal ban threat.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Ford Still Open to Niagara Amalgamation Despite Mayor Opposition
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    Ford Still Open to Niagara Amalgamation Despite Mayor Opposition

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford expresses continued interest in merging Niagara municipalities, though most local mayors reject the idea.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Ontario Premier Doug Ford Admits Law Change Shields Personal Phone Records From Public Scrutiny
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    Ontario Premier Doug Ford Admits Law Change Shields Personal Phone Records From Public Scrutiny

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirms legislative changes protect his personal communications after losing a court battle over transparency laws. Critics question executive accountability.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Ontario Sees Back-to-Back Months of Rising Housing Starts
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    Ontario Sees Back-to-Back Months of Rising Housing Starts

    Ontario reports consecutive months of improving housing starts, signaling a potential turnaround after years of decline. Government initiatives aim to boost construction.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Ford Government to Waive HST on All New Homes in Ontario
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    Ford Government to Waive HST on All New Homes in Ontario

    Ontario plans to eliminate the provincial HST on all newly built homes to stimulate housing construction and boost affordability amid market stagnation.

    2mo ago 1 min read