Latest from Lane Harrison
Doug Ford's 401 tunnel vision could come with a nearly $100B price tag, expert says
Doug Ford’s Highway 401 tunnel has gone from a surprise announcement to a full on re-election pledge — and according to one expert’s cost estimate, it could be a near $100 billion promise.
Want to drive on Highway 407? These provincial parties have a campaign promise for you
As the focus of Ontario’s election shifts from threats south of the border to issues at home, some parties are trying to woo voters by promising to ease their daily commutes by making Highway 407 more accessible.
PCs promise ambitious GO Transit expansion. But experts question its feasibility
Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives are promising a radical expansion of the GO Transit network if re-elected, but many doubt a line cutting through midtown Toronto will ever materialize.
How Ontario's party leaders defined themselves and their opponents on day 1 of campaign
As party leaders launched their election campaigns Wednesday, NDP Leader Marit Stiles was ready with lengthy criticisms of her opponents on the ballot, while the only politician Doug Ford mentioned outside his party was U.S. President Donald Trump.
What you need to know about Ontario's early election call
The province wasn’t supposed to see its next vote until June 2026, but Premier Doug Ford has read the political tea leaves and opted to take his chances on an early election call. If this news caught you by surprise, don’t sweat it. Here are answers to a few key questions to help you get up to speed.
Doug Ford planning to call Ontario election next Wednesday: source
Premier Doug Ford is planning to call a provincial election next Wednesday, which would send Ontarians to the polls on Feb. 27, a senior Progressive Conservative source has confirmed to CBC News.
Doug Ford hints at early election triggered by American tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he may have to “let the people decide” if his government should spend billions to offset the impact of potential incoming American tariffs. The comments mark the premier’s strongest indication yet that he may be planning to call an election before the fixed date in 2026.
Ontario was supposed to be accessible by 2025. Some advocates say it's not even close
The first day of 2025 was meant to usher in an era without barriers for people with disabilities in Ontario. Instead, advocates say the province has missed its own deadline to make that world a reality.
Bonnie Crombie pitches her vision for Ontario, while distancing herself from Trudeau
A year into her leadership, the head of the Ontario Liberal Party, Bonnie Crombie, is starting to pitch her vision for the province — while working to distance herself from her beleaguered counterpart in Ottawa.
Complainant in Michael Thompson sex assault trial contradicts detail witness gave to police
A woman accusing Toronto city councillor Michael Thompson of sexual assault said Thompson touched her inappropriately but denied telling another woman that he digitally penetrated her, contradicting a statement the defence said that witness made to police.