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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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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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“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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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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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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Premier Ford justifies spending millions of taxpayers dollars on ‘Protect Ontario’ ads: “if we don’t inform people, the only choice they have is to listen to the media.” Watch the exchange here:
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Premier Ford justifies spending millions of taxpayers dollars on ‘Protect Ontario’ ads: “if we don’t inform people, the only choice they have is to listen to the media.” Watch the exchange here:

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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:
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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:

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NEW: I asked Premier Ford if he will correct or retract his “fake poll” claim after Angus Reid Institute sent him a legal letter demanding he “correct the public record.” The survey ranked Ford as Canada’s least popular premier, with his approval at 21%.
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NEW: I asked Premier Ford if he will correct or retract his “fake poll” claim after Angus Reid Institute sent him a legal letter demanding he “correct the public record.” The survey ranked Ford as Canada’s least popular premier, with his approval at 21%.

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55,369 views • 3 days ago

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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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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148,239 views • 10 days ago

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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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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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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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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376,363 views • 1 month ago

Future of $300M education program up in the air as Ontario school boards face budget deadline. The Ford government has started shifting dollars away from the Responsive Education Program as it reviews its effectiveness. Full story here:
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Future of $300M education program up in the air as Ontario school boards face budget deadline. The Ford government has started shifting dollars away from the Responsive Education Program as it reviews its effectiveness. Full story here:

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12,551 views • 2 days ago

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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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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141,212 views • 1 month ago

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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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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149,919 views • 1 month ago

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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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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160,221 views • 1 month ago

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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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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93,404 views • 1 month ago

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: 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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229,016 views • 3 months ago

Tensions ran high & frustrations were palpable at a TDSB parent budget meeting Tuesday night, where parents pressed for answers on hundreds of staff cuts and program reductions planned for this fall. But the Ford government-appointed TDSB Supervisor didn’t answer questions during the meeting & declined an interview with me afterward. Watch:
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Tensions ran high & frustrations were palpable at a TDSB parent budget meeting Tuesday night, where parents pressed for answers on hundreds of staff cuts and program reductions planned for this fall. But the Ford government-appointed TDSB Supervisor didn’t answer questions during the meeting & declined an interview with me afterward. Watch:

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43,710 views • 16 days ago

The Ford government is escalating its fight to cancel all summer meetings of the committee responsible for vetting PC appointees to provincial agencies & boards, now taking the dispute to the Speaker. Critics say it’s “astonishing the lengths they’ll go to not be held accountable.” But the government argues historically, this committee has never met during breaks.
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The Ford government is escalating its fight to cancel all summer meetings of the committee responsible for vetting PC appointees to provincial agencies & boards, now taking the dispute to the Speaker. Critics say it’s “astonishing the lengths they’ll go to not be held accountable.” But the government argues historically, this committee has never met during breaks.

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40,197 views • 15 days ago

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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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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277,589 views • 4 months ago

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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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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244,526 views • 4 months ago

Thousands of protesters accused the Ford government of privatizing public hospitals at a rally at Queen’s Park on Thursday. Given the government’s significant investments in private clinics, I ask the health minister if Ontario is now operating a two-tier health-care system:
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Thousands of protesters accused the Ford government of privatizing public hospitals at a rally at Queen’s Park on Thursday. Given the government’s significant investments in private clinics, I ask the health minister if Ontario is now operating a two-tier health-care system:

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64,293 views • 29 days ago

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

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449,897 views • 8 months ago

The Ford government says it is addressing capacity pressures inside hospitals, even as a new report finds a sharp spike in ER wait times is putting patients at risk. The majority of hospitals are also forecasting budget deficits. We ask the health minister about the findings:
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The Ford government says it is addressing capacity pressures inside hospitals, even as a new report finds a sharp spike in ER wait times is putting patients at risk. The majority of hospitals are also forecasting budget deficits. We ask the health minister about the findings:

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74,112 views • 1 month ago

NEW: the Ford govt has moved to cancel all summer meetings of the committee that vets PC appointments to provincial boards & agencies. The move came after opposition MPPs questioned two nominees who had donated a combined $13K to the PCs. Full story w/ steve cornwell to come.
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NEW: the Ford govt has moved to cancel all summer meetings of the committee that vets PC appointments to provincial boards & agencies. The move came after opposition MPPs questioned two nominees who had donated a combined $13K to the PCs. Full story w/ steve cornwell to come.

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33,626 views • 23 days ago