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Ford cabinet minister agrees to repay cost of all hotel stays in Toronto, where he livesThe pledge to repay the full amount comes only hours after Stan Cho’s office indicated he would only repay some of the costs, as the minister faces internal and external pressure.PoliticsJul 14
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Progressive Conservative MPPs living in Peel Region bill thousands for hotels in TorontoThe trio represent ridings in Brampton and Mississauga, but filed 30 expense claims asking the legislature to refund the costs of special accommodations in Toronto.PoliticsJul 15
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Ontario tourism minister Stan Cho resigns over hotel expenses scandalGlobal News was first to report that Cho, whose home is seven subway stops from the legislature, had billed more than $16,000 to the taxpayer for Toronto hotel stays.PoliticsJul 17
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Ford government pushed looser rules for MPP hotel benefit it now plans to reverseAs PC MPPs began charging taxpayers to stay in hotel rooms in downtown Toronto, members of the Ford government began quietly updating the expense rules for elected officials.PoliticsJul 17
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Ontario looks to axe rules Progressive Conservative MPPs used to claim hotel staysGlobal News was first to report on the hotel room expenses incurred by members of the Progressive Conservative government who live within driving distance of Queen's Park.CanadaJul 15
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Ontario man fighting Stage 4 cancer seeking answers on out-of-country coverage denialShved, 37, has tried various treatments, but the cancer is progressing and his oncologist said he would be a good candidate for tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy.HealthJul 9
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Decanters and deepfakes: How AI is changing political warfare in OntarioThe Gravy Plane parody video, with its catchy country-music soundtrack and a depiction of Doug Ford in LEGO form, has racked up hundreds of thousands of views.PoliticsJun 6
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Ford removes caucus chair after pension, private jet rowThe disagreement took place during a Progressive Conservative caucus meeting, which typically takes place on Tuesdays at Queen's Park.PoliticsJun 2
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Ford government embarks on extended 21-week break, won’t return until late OctoberGovernment House Leader Steve Clark confirmed politicians won't return to Queen's Park until Oct. 27, suggesting he didn't want to 'interfere' with municipal elections.CanadaJun 2
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Ontario Liberal leadership candidates say legislative seat necessary for next leaderThe provincial party is holding its third leadership race in seven years after two successive leaders failed to gain a seat at Queen's Park, leading to their resignations.PoliticsMay 29
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Bill 3, ‘Robbie’s Legacy Act,’ passes second reading at Ontario legislatureBill 3, known as Robbie's Legacy Act, will amend Ontario's Gift of life Act to allow hospitals to publicly recognize deceased organ and tissue donors by name.PoliticsMay 12
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‘We’ve moved on’: Ford government won’t share private jet sale documentsThe Ford government said it had taken possession of a second-hand Bombardier Challenger 650 and then sold it again for the same $28.9 million it bought it for.PoliticsMay 1
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Nenshi seeks Calgary seat in next election as Estabrooks vies for Edmonton-StrathconaAlberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi says in the next election he'll seek a seat in Calgary, where he grew up and was mayor, instead of running for re-election in Edmonton.PoliticsJul 17
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Ford government minister bills taxpayers $16K for Toronto hotels despite living in cityBetween 2023 and 2026, Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho charged the Ontario Legislative Assembly $16,203 for 'Toronto accommodation.'CanadaJul 14
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‘They’re paying back the money’: Ford breaks silence on hotel expense scandalThe premier also defended his government when asked whether the hotel expenses violated his 2018 election promise that the party with the taxpayer dollar is over.CanadaJul 16
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Liberals refuse to provide proof of Carney’s NATO defence spending claimsCarney has said Canada is set to achieve four per cent of GDP in total defence spending by 2030, but the finance minister's office will not provide data to back up that claim.PoliticsJul 3
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Ford says Ontario has sold its private jet back to Bombardier for $28.9MSpeaking at an unrelated event on Wednesday morning, the premier said the second-hand Challenger 650 had been sold back to Bombardier for $28.9 million.PoliticsApr 22
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Ontario education minister grills stakeholders on trustee reform legislationOn Monday public hearings on major education reform began with advocates and politicians discussing an overhaul that will see more power over boards reside at Queen's Park.EducationApr 27
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Ontario school boards record more deficits a year after supervisors sent inIn June 2025, Minister Paul Calandra announced he would appoint supervisors to the Toronto public, Toronto Catholic, Ottawa-Carleton and Dufferin-Peel school boards.CanadaJul 6
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Ontario Liberal Leadership candidate gains another caucus endorsementEtobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Lee Fairclough, who launched her leadership bid in May, has steadily racked up endorsements from elected MPPs.PoliticsJul 15