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Moments ago: Premier Ford’s first scrum since trade talks with the U.S. fell apart. “Let me tell you about President Trump: President Trump is the type of person that would steal your lunch money the first day. He'd steal the toque off your head the second day. And the third day he'd steal your running shoes. He is not to be trusted whatsoever. We need to stay united.”

Moments ago: Premier Ford’s first scrum since trade talks with the U.S. fell apart. “Let me tell you about President Trump: President Trump is the type of person that would steal your lunch money the first day. He'd steal the toque off your head the second day. And the third day he'd steal your running shoes. He is not to be trusted whatsoever. We need to stay united.”

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NEW: Premier Ford calls President Trump a dictator, a bully & a loser. “I’ve dealt with guys like you my whole life and guess what, y’all become losers. Because you’re a loser.” Ford adds: “When it comes to the midterms I have a message to Americans: don’t vote in a person who’s gonna kill your jobs.”

NEW: Premier Ford calls President Trump a dictator, a bully & a loser. “I’ve dealt with guys like you my whole life and guess what, y’all become losers. Because you’re a loser.” Ford adds: “When it comes to the midterms I have a message to Americans: don’t vote in a person who’s gonna kill your jobs.”

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#BREAKING Premier Ford says he’s considering legislation to cap resale ticket prices, as Blue Jays prices skyrocket. It was his government that scrapped anti-scalping law in 2018.

#BREAKING Premier Ford says he’s considering legislation to cap resale ticket prices, as Blue Jays prices skyrocket. It was his government that scrapped anti-scalping law in 2018.

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NEW: Premier Doug Ford offers his first apology since the hotel billing scandal unfolded: “I apologize for it even happening in the first place.” Ford says any Toronto-area MPPs who billed taxpayers for local hotel stays will pay back every penny.

NEW: Premier Doug Ford offers his first apology since the hotel billing scandal unfolded: “I apologize for it even happening in the first place.” Ford says any Toronto-area MPPs who billed taxpayers for local hotel stays will pay back every penny.

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No accountability. From the moment we arrived at this press conference we were instructed to ask “on-topic” questions only, and that we would be given “one question each” when we were called on. I was never called on & Premier Ford refused to take my questions.

No accountability. From the moment we arrived at this press conference we were instructed to ask “on-topic” questions only, and that we would be given “one question each” when we were called on. I was never called on & Premier Ford refused to take my questions.

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Another random attack on the TTC. Police say a woman in her 20s was stabbed in the face & head while riding a streetcar this afternoon. Disturbing & upsetting news. We were already covering the swarming attack of two TTC employees by 10-15 teenagers when this happened.

Another random attack on the TTC. Police say a woman in her 20s was stabbed in the face & head while riding a streetcar this afternoon. Disturbing & upsetting news. We were already covering the swarming attack of two TTC employees by 10-15 teenagers when this happened.

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“Why aren’t you investing in community crisis supports on the TTC? You just admitted police will do nothing to address the root causes of violence” a concerned transit rider confronts Mayor Tory after an announcement that police are increasing their presence on transit TTCriders

“Why aren’t you investing in community crisis supports on the TTC? You just admitted police will do nothing to address the root causes of violence” a concerned transit rider confronts Mayor Tory after an announcement that police are increasing their presence on transit TTCriders

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The premier refused to take my questions in Buffalo despite his government facing an unraveling scandal. Ontario’s ethics watchdog has launched an investigation into the labour minister & the $2.5 billion skills development fund. The plan was to ask why Piccini hasn’t been fired.

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The premier refused to take my questions in Buffalo despite his government facing an unraveling scandal. Ontario’s ethics watchdog has launched an investigation into the labour minister & the $2.5 billion skills development fund. The plan was to ask why Piccini hasn’t been fired.

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I asked Premier Ford why his govt directed school board committees to stop public livestreams of meetings & if he’s blocking access to information for parents. He tells me he hasn’t heard of this but will “look into it.” The education minister’s office didn’t provide a reason.

I asked Premier Ford why his govt directed school board committees to stop public livestreams of meetings & if he’s blocking access to information for parents. He tells me he hasn’t heard of this but will “look into it.” The education minister’s office didn’t provide a reason.

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“Basket weavers unite” at a student-led protest at Queen’s Park. Post-secondary students from across Ontario are calling on the Ford government to reverse changes to OSAP they say will saddle them with debt.

“Basket weavers unite” at a student-led protest at Queen’s Park. Post-secondary students from across Ontario are calling on the Ford government to reverse changes to OSAP they say will saddle them with debt.

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NEW: Ontario's education minister says he’s reconsidering his directive to block school board meeting livestreams, after backlash from parents. "The initial decision was to bring the temperature down, focus on the work," said Paul Calandra. "I'm going to take a look at it again."

NEW: Ontario's education minister says he’s reconsidering his directive to block school board meeting livestreams, after backlash from parents. "The initial decision was to bring the temperature down, focus on the work," said Paul Calandra. "I'm going to take a look at it again."

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NEW: Premier Ford calls President Trump a dictator, a bully & a loser. “I’ve dealt with guys like you my whole life and guess what, y’all become losers. Because you’re a loser.” Ford adds: “When it comes to the midterms I have a message to Americans: don’t vote in a person who’s gonna kill your jobs.”

NEW: Premier Ford calls President Trump a dictator, a bully & a loser. “I’ve dealt with guys like you my whole life and guess what, y’all become losers. Because you’re a loser.” Ford adds: “When it comes to the midterms I have a message to Americans: don’t vote in a person who’s gonna kill your jobs.”

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NEW: We’ve obtained a leaked script for a taxpayer-funded advertisement that takes aim at teacher unions, as contract talks grind to a halt. The draft script portrays parents criticizing unions over sick days & potential strikes. The Ford government is defending the approach, arguing unions themselves have been running ads and campaigns for well over a year. Full story here:

NEW: We’ve obtained a leaked script for a taxpayer-funded advertisement that takes aim at teacher unions, as contract talks grind to a halt. The draft script portrays parents criticizing unions over sick days & potential strikes. The Ford government is defending the approach, arguing unions themselves have been running ads and campaigns for well over a year. Full story here:

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NEW: I asked Education Minister Paul Calandra why he poured public money into ads taking aim at teacher unions, instead of focusing on reaching a deal at the bargaining table. “I will use every means at my disposal to ensure that students, parents and teachers understand what my position is.” More to come from this exchange:

NEW: I asked Education Minister Paul Calandra why he poured public money into ads taking aim at teacher unions, instead of focusing on reaching a deal at the bargaining table. “I will use every means at my disposal to ensure that students, parents and teachers understand what my position is.” More to come from this exchange:

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The Ford government has increasingly been staging official announcements without inviting the media, limiting reporters’ ability to ask questions during the extended summer break at Queen’s Park. The opposition says Ford is “running scared.” Full story:

The Ford government has increasingly been staging official announcements without inviting the media, limiting reporters’ ability to ask questions during the extended summer break at Queen’s Park. The opposition says Ford is “running scared.” Full story:

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Life update. Thank you all so much for the kind messages and support. It’s meant the world to know my journalism has resonated with so many of you.

Life update. Thank you all so much for the kind messages and support. It’s meant the world to know my journalism has resonated with so many of you.

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NEW: The Ford government spent $2.1 million promoting its Ontario Place redevelopment last year, as part of a total $9.38 million advertising spend by the tourism ministry. Across four ministries, we’ve now uncovered more than $65 million in taxpayer-funded advertising.

NEW: The Ford government spent $2.1 million promoting its Ontario Place redevelopment last year, as part of a total $9.38 million advertising spend by the tourism ministry. Across four ministries, we’ve now uncovered more than $65 million in taxpayer-funded advertising.

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NEW: we’re learning more about the cost of “Protect Ontario” ads to taxpayers. FOI records show the cost for just one ministry to produce & run them last year was nearly $10 million. The total the Ford government has spent across all ministries is expected to be much higher.

NEW: we’re learning more about the cost of “Protect Ontario” ads to taxpayers. FOI records show the cost for just one ministry to produce & run them last year was nearly $10 million. The total the Ford government has spent across all ministries is expected to be much higher.

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pov the kids are asleep but THE JAYS JUST TOOK THE LEAD BABY

pov the kids are asleep but THE JAYS JUST TOOK THE LEAD BABY

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Moments ago: Premier Ford suggests once again that the only people who care about his government’s FOI restrictions are the “media party.”

Moments ago: Premier Ford suggests once again that the only people who care about his government’s FOI restrictions are the “media party.”

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NEW: The Ford government is moving $4B in taxpayer money from a tariff relief program into a private investment fund. The finance minister argues it will spur economic growth & create future jobs. But critics say it is public money desperately needed in schools and hospitals.

NEW: The Ford government is moving $4B in taxpayer money from a tariff relief program into a private investment fund. The finance minister argues it will spur economic growth & create future jobs. But critics say it is public money desperately needed in schools and hospitals.

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New today: Premier Ford suggests some students are taking advantage of OSAP, buying “fancy watches & cologne,” and taking “basket-weaving” courses that won’t lead to jobs, as he faces backlash for capping grants at 25%. He contends bigger loans will hold students accountable.

New today: Premier Ford suggests some students are taking advantage of OSAP, buying “fancy watches & cologne,” and taking “basket-weaving” courses that won’t lead to jobs, as he faces backlash for capping grants at 25%. He contends bigger loans will hold students accountable.

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Watch: Premier Doug Ford calls a new Angus Reid poll showing his approval rating at an eight-year low “fake.” He claims it over-sampled Liberal & NDP voters and says internal polling suggests his government would still win a “massive majority” if an election were held today.

Watch: Premier Doug Ford calls a new Angus Reid poll showing his approval rating at an eight-year low “fake.” He claims it over-sampled Liberal & NDP voters and says internal polling suggests his government would still win a “massive majority” if an election were held today.

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NEW: An exhaustive review of roughly 200 flights in Doug Ford’s calendars reveal he essentially stopped flying commercial in late 2025, switching almost entirely to private flights. Opposition blasted him during question period, but Ford insists he’s better than former premiers

NEW: An exhaustive review of roughly 200 flights in Doug Ford’s calendars reveal he essentially stopped flying commercial in late 2025, switching almost entirely to private flights. Opposition blasted him during question period, but Ford insists he’s better than former premiers

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We pressed Premier Ford on why he hasn't released the receipts regarding the purchase & sale of his government's private jet. He argues Ontarians are more concerned about other issues. Watch the exchange here:

We pressed Premier Ford on why he hasn't released the receipts regarding the purchase & sale of his government's private jet. He argues Ontarians are more concerned about other issues. Watch the exchange here:

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While Premier Ford calls the new Science Centre design “stunning,” it comes with a $1B price tag. The original building could’ve been repaired for $40M. “That billion could be better spent solving hallway healthcare, getting students OSAP & solving challenges in education.”

While Premier Ford calls the new Science Centre design “stunning,” it comes with a $1B price tag. The original building could’ve been repaired for $40M. “That billion could be better spent solving hallway healthcare, getting students OSAP & solving challenges in education.”

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Ontario may be home to the largest share of AI data centres in Canada, and proposals for new ones in the GTA are piling up, but the Ford government has yet to unveil the rules governing which projects get approved & which get rejected. My exchange with Energy Minister Stephen Lecce here:

Ontario may be home to the largest share of AI data centres in Canada, and proposals for new ones in the GTA are piling up, but the Ford government has yet to unveil the rules governing which projects get approved & which get rejected. My exchange with Energy Minister Stephen Lecce here:

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Moments ago: Premier Ford won’t commit to paying taxpayers back the $200K spent on private jet fees, calling the controversy an “old story.” He says he’s already saved taxpayers “millions of dollars” by flying commercial over the years & only charters flights “when needed.”

Moments ago: Premier Ford won’t commit to paying taxpayers back the $200K spent on private jet fees, calling the controversy an “old story.” He says he’s already saved taxpayers “millions of dollars” by flying commercial over the years & only charters flights “when needed.”

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New: Asked the education minister why $300 of the new $750 teacher supply cards is being reallocated from existing school board budgets. Watch the exchange here:

New: Asked the education minister why $300 of the new $750 teacher supply cards is being reallocated from existing school board budgets. Watch the exchange here:

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NEW: Some Ontario education contract talks have stalled before they’ve even begun. The first fight isn’t over wages or class sizes: it’s over the bargaining rules themselves. OSSTF and OSBCU say the Ford government is trying to move more decisions from local bargaining tables to Queen’s Park. The dispute could delay talks for weeks or even months.

NEW: Some Ontario education contract talks have stalled before they’ve even begun. The first fight isn’t over wages or class sizes: it’s over the bargaining rules themselves. OSSTF and OSBCU say the Ford government is trying to move more decisions from local bargaining tables to Queen’s Park. The dispute could delay talks for weeks or even months.

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As wildfires become more frequent & intense, I ask Premier Ford why Ontario still relies on seasonal firefighters instead of a year-round workforce. Ford says the province is “ramping it up” with new hires. Watch the exchange here:

As wildfires become more frequent & intense, I ask Premier Ford why Ontario still relies on seasonal firefighters instead of a year-round workforce. Ford says the province is “ramping it up” with new hires. Watch the exchange here:

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