Ontario Politics

• Number of Ontarians without family doctor reaches 2.5 million, college says

  The Ontario College of Family Physicians says there are now 2.5 million people in the province who don't have a family doctor.

  Health

  Jul 11
  
• LCBO strike: Why premixed cocktails are stirring up so much controversy

  The ready-to-drink (RTD) policy has turned into a key sticking point between the LCBO workers' union and the Ford government, which have taken polar opposite stances on the issue.

  Canada

  Jul 11
  
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• Ford says Ontario Science Centre a ‘mess from top to bottom,’ won’t fund repairs

  'It just doesn't make sense to put good money into an old, decrepit building,' Doug Ford said of the Ontario Science Centre's $500-million repair price tag.

  Politics

  Jul 10
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• ‘That ship has sailed across Lake Ontario’: Ford won’t budge on ready-to-drink beverages

  Premier Doug Ford is not backing down on his plans to expand alcohol sales in Ontario by saying ready-to-drink beverages will not come off the table amid the ongoing LCBO strike.

  Politics

  Jul 10
• Doug Ford still using personal phone as transparency battle over call log continues

  The Ford government has been locked in a battle with Global News over the premier’s personal cellphone for more than a year.

  Politics

  Jul 10
• ‘We’re not going to turn back’: Ontario finance minister rejects LCBO union proposal

  In an interview with Global News, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy ruled out walking back any part of the alcohol liberalization policy.

  Politics

  Jul 9
• LCBO strike: Union ramps up pressure with no talks planned to get deal

  The union representing Ontario liquor store workers has ramped up pressure in a five-day-old strike, with no talks planned to hammer out a deal.

  Canada

  Jul 9
• LCBO strike: Doug Ford cooks up new video promoting booze shop alternatives

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says there are 'still plenty of options' for Ontarians to buy alcohol in a new video drawing ire from some on social media.

  Canada

  Jul 8
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• LCBO strike: How to still get booze in Ontario during a ‘dry summer’

  While LCBO stores are closed across the province, people in Ontario aren't necessarily stuck without alcoholic drinks. Here's how to find them.

  Consumer

  Jul 5
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• LCBO stores closed as Ontario-wide strike begins

  A breakdown in talks means no deal could be reached between the LCBO and its union, with some 9,000 workers walking off the job after the 12:01 a.m. deadline on Friday.

  Canada

  Jul 5