Canada: Doug Ford re-elected as Ontario premier with majority govt

Jun 04, 2022, at 03:25 am

Toronto/IBNS: Doug Ford has reportedly been re-elected as premier of Ontario with a majority government for four more years.

With Ontario elections nearing, party leaders reaffirm commitments to residential school burial searches

May 25, 2022, at 02:55 am

Toronto/IBNS: As Ontario’s elections are nearing, the Canadian province's four main parties, the Progressive Conservatives (PC), New Democrats (NDPs), Liberals, and Greens are reportedly reaffirming their commitments to search for burial sites in the former residential schools for indigenous students.

Canada's Ontario to raise minimum wage to $15.50 per hour from Oct 1

Apr 07, 2022, at 01:53 am

Toronto/IBNS: Ontario Progressive Conservative government is reportedly raising the general minimum wage to $15.50 from $15, from Oct 1, a hike of eight per cent over one year to help over 700, 000 workers combat rising costs and inflation, Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Doug Ford set to become Ontario's next premier

Jun 08, 2018, at 09:48 am

Ontario, June 8 (IBNS): In a landmark election, Doug Ford is all set to guide  Progressive Conservative Party to victory , leaving the leader to be the next premier of Ontario province of Canada.

Canada: Kathleen Wynne says she won't win Ontario election

Jun 02, 2018, at 09:22 pm

Toronto, Jun 2 (IBNS): Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne on Saturday said she is aware that she won't win the Ontario election, which will be held next week, CTV News reported.

Canada: PC party raises concerns about EVMs in Ontario election

Jun 01, 2018, at 10:37 pm

Toronto, Jun 1 (IBNS): The Progressive Conservative (PC) party has raised concerns about the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), which will be used in Jun 7 Ontario elections, media reports said.