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Ontario NDP brings issue of hydro bills back to election campaign trail

Ontario NDP brings issue of hydro bills back to election campaign trail

Ontario's New Democrats promised to lower hydro bills on the campaign trail Saturday, reigniting the hot topic of 2018's election, though they're approaching the issue through energy efficiency rather than direct subsidies.
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Ontario NDP promise grants, loans for energy efficient upgrades in homes

Ontario NDP promise grants, loans for energy efficient upgrades in homes

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — Ontario New Democrats are promising grants and interest-free loans for people to make energy efficient upgrades in their homes that can help lower their utility bills.
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Ontario reports 24 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations drop

Ontario reports 24 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalizations drop

Ontario is reporting 24 more deaths linked to COVID-19 today and nearly 100 fewer people in hospital. The province says there are 1,563 people hospitalized with the virus, down from 1,662 on Friday, though not all facilities report data on weekends.
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Police charge two people in 2019 double homicide in Mississauga, Ont.

Police charge two people in 2019 double homicide in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police west of Toronto have charged a man and a woman in a double homicide that took place in 2019. Peel Regional Police say they began their investigation on Dec.
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Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 7

Where the Ontario leaders are on the campaign trail for May 7

TORONTO — Here's where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are today: ____ Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford Sault Ste. Marie : Makes an announcement. 9:30 a.m.
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Ontario NDP promise to build new hospital, expand another in Brampton

Ontario NDP promise to build new hospital, expand another in Brampton

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario's New Democrats are promising to expand an urgent care centre in Brampton and build a new hospital in the city if elected to form government in June.
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Promise tracker: What the Ontario parties are pitching on the campaign trail

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in Ontario since late March: Progressive Conservatives May 6: Expand GO train service to Bowmanville.
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Ontario NDP, Tories promise to boost housing supply through differing measures

Ontario NDP, Tories promise to boost housing supply through differing measures

Ontario's New Democrats and Progressive Conservatives are both promising to build 1.
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Ontario Liberals say they would reintroduce Grade 13 on an optional basis

Ontario Liberals say they would reintroduce Grade 13 on an optional basis

KITCHENER, Ont. — The Ontario Liberals would reintroduce an optional Grade 13 to allow students to catch up on learning lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, leader Steven Del Duca said on the campaign trail Friday.
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Ontario Tories tout expansion of GO train service to Bowmanville

Ontario Tories tout expansion of GO train service to Bowmanville

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. — The Ontario Progressive Conservatives are touting a promise to extend GO train service in Durham Region with four new stations. PC Leader Doug Ford says it will help families save time and money.
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