London-area candidate vacancies early in the provincial election campaign are a sign of bigger picture political dynamics and are unlikely to hurt parties’ chances, political watchers say. Just three of the 10 London-area ridings have a full slate of candidates from the four major parties – Progressive Conservative, Liberal, New Democrat and Green – more […]
Amid a snap election, plenty of Londoners we sampled appear skeptical of Ontario's $3-billion mass mail-out of money to virtually everyone.
With approved plans for a massive new subdivision in Thamesford, Queen’s Park is shelling out $23.5 million for a new elementary school in a village primed for exponential growth.
Doug Ford promised to add $1 billion to a provincial skills development fund while visiting a manufacturing plant in London
Here’s what you need to know about the rare dead-of-winter vote as candidates hit the icy campaign trail.
As Ontario’s election campaign kicked off Wednesday, a London city councillor announced he’s taking a leave of absence to run for a seat at Queen’s Park. Reporter Jack Moulton goes over the customs and rules in vying for different elected offices. WHO’S TAKING A LEAVE? Ward 5 Coun. Jerry Pribil announced Wednesday he’s taking an […]
As Ontario’s election campaign kicked off Wednesday, a London city councillor announced he’s taking a leave of absence to run for a seat at Queen’s Park. Reporter Jack Moulton goes over the customs and rules in vying for different elected offices. WHO’S TAKING A LEAVE? Ward 5 Coun. Jerry Pribil announced Wednesday he’s taking an […]
Amid a flurry of splashy pre-provincial election announcements, there's one that's landing with a relative thud in London, the city's miniscule share of $75 million in new shelter and affordable housing funding.
A victory could bring Doug Ford many rewards, mostly in the form of avoiding trouble during a later election
Premier Doug Ford plans to call a snap election next Wednesday and send Ontarians to the polls on Feb. 27, The Canadian Press has learned. Two senior government sources say Ford recently made the decision for the rare winter election after waffling for months. The Canadian Press is not naming them so they can speak […]