Currently held by Progressive Conservative Anthony Leardi, who took 51 per cent of the vote in the 2022 election, the Essex riding was held by the NDP’s Taras Natyshak for three terms, from 2011-2022, and before that by Liberal Bruce Crozier from 1999-2011.

“We’re going to spend $1 billion on building a brand new police college,” Fold told the hundreds of officers and other guests at the sold-out event that showcased the city’s police force and raised funds for Youth Opportunities Unlimited and the Canadian Mental Health Association.

CHCH News can exclusively report that three Niagara mayors have officially endorsed Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Leader Doug Ford.

Given that Ford could have waited months to risk losing his job as Ontario’s leader, why would it make sense to call an election so far ahead of schedule?

Premier Doug Ford’s early reelection campaign launched Wednesday below the Ambassador Bridge, highlighting a central theme of his strategy to win votes and paint himself as Canada’s defender against U.S. tariffs.

The Progressive Conservative leader said Ontario would maintain its share of funding for EV battery production subsidies even if U.S. President Donald Trump tears up the Inflation Reduction Act.

Canadians are reacting to the daughter of Ontario Premier Doug Ford asking for donations to cover the costs of her husband’s legal fees in a disciplinary case.

Ford announced on Thursday to commit an additional $1 billion to the Skills Development Fund, on top of the existing $1.5-billion investment, to expand existing training and employment programs and help workers’ skills training. He also announced $100 million for the Better Jobs Ontario program to help workers access skills training.

Donald Trump has said the U.S. doesn’t want or need Canadian cars despite signing a free-trade deal with Canada and Mexico in his first term

CHCH News can exclusively report that three Niagara mayors have officially endorsed Progressive Conservative Party Leader Doug Ford.

Let’s face it: Ontario wasn’t prepared for U.S. President Donald Trump. The threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports potentially starting Feb. 1 threatens 500,000 jobs in this province, and it has the potential to devastate an economy that’s already on thin ice. The solution is obvious. We need urgency and action — not a snap election.