Paola Loriggio
Reporter with The Canadian Press
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Ford scrapping media bus for campaign suggests Tories want him out of the hot seat: experts
Ontario's newly minted Progressive Conservative leader will not bring journalists with him on the campaign trail this spring, a rare move experts say suggests the Tories are keen to keep the unpredictable populist politician out of the hot seat as he takes on two more seasoned rivals.
Christine Elliott concedes Ontario Tory leadership to Doug Ford after a review of 'serious irregularities'
Christine Elliott initially disputed Saturday's results, alleging they stemmed from "serious irregularities" in the vote. Her campaign had also said that she garnered a majority of votes and had won a majority of ridings in the leadership race. But on Sunday, she conceded following a private meeting with the winner, Doug Ford.
Little substance behind Doug Ford's populist message, but he may still win: experts
Doug Ford's bold promises of government belt-tightening during the last Progressive Conservative leadership debate may win over some of the party's grassroots, but experts and critics say there isn't much substance behind his populist message.
No $15 min wage in 2019, Tory leadership hopefuls say in first debate
A Progressive Conservative government in Ontario would not implement a planned minimum wage increase next year, no matter who ends up winning the race to lead the party through the spring election.
Wynne delivers keynote address at pre-election Ont. Liberal gathering
Premier Kathleen Wynne fired up her troops on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the Ontario Liberal annual general meeting — the last party gathering before the spring election — by urging them not to focus on their uncertain opponent, but on the principles they're fighting for.
Patrick Brown denies 'troubling allegations' and resigns
Ontario's Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown is "categorically" denying what he describes as "troubling allegations" about his conduct and his character, saying he will defend himself in the court of law. Hours after speaking to reporters, he announced he was resigning.
Birthplace of Dionne quintuplets moved after yearlong grassroots campaign
The birthplace of the Dionne quintuplets weathered a treacherous trek down the dark, snow-blanketed streets of a northeastern Ontario city on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, as it was once again uprooted and hauled to a new location.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make first official public appearance together
Prince Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle chose to make their public debut as a couple in Toronto on Monday, September 25, 2017, at the Invictus Games.
Wine festival for moms sparks firestorm over drinking culture
A Toronto woman who organized a daytime wine festival for new mothers has found herself caught in a firestorm over the pervasiveness of alcohol at a time when heavy drinking is on the rise among women
Ontario judge who wore Trump hat in court suspended without pay for 30 days
The council, which heard Zabel's case last month, says the incident marks a "single aberrant and inexplicable act of judicial misconduct" from an otherwise respected judge.