DanielB

NEW: Premier Ford is making it illegal to resell tickets in Ontario for more than their original cost. This comes almost 7 years after his own government scrapped a law that would have capped resale prices at 50% above face value. Here’s what he said in Oct when I asked why:

From the Globe and Mail's Robyn Urback: "The deluge of inconsequential announcements seems intended to distract from the Premier’s move to change freedom of information laws to exempt himself, his cabinet ministers and their offices from public requests." theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl… #onpoli

Being scrutinized is an integral part of the job of public service. Doug Ford is changing a law to shield politicians from scrutiny thestar.com/politics/provi… via @torontostar

Global News has been engaged in a years-long transparency battle with Premier Doug Ford's office over his cell phone records. The government has lost a battle in court. The government is now changing the rules to neutralize the FOI. #onpoli

While Premier Ford blasts PM Carney for his “terrible, miscalculated” EV deal with China, opposition leaders say he should’ve been at the table: “where was Doug Ford?” Meanwhile, GM auto workers are bracing for layoffs: “we’re not gonna be able to compete with Chinese imports.”

Before the game, I had the chance to speak to (most) of Davis' family who made the trip to LA, about him living his dream playing in the World Series. They are all so kind and funny. You can help but root for all of them. #worldseries #wantitall

Questions are being raised about a major construction contract tied to Ontario's largest hospital project after a U.S.-owned company was awarded a $140 million contract. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/08/01/ind…

York Regional Police are investigating a callous act of animal cruelty after a rabbit was shot and killed in a Newmarket neighbourhood on Sunday. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/29/pol…

Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup run may be providing a small bump, but Canadians visiting Florida down 20% since winter: tourism official edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/06/11/can…

Oilers fans may be in Florida this week to cheer on Connor McDavid and Edmonton in the Stanley Cup final, but that’s the only reason some of them are visiting the United States. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/11/can…

I’ve been covering federal elections since 2000. I have never seen anything like this.

#UPDATE: Police now say the complainant who told police a dog had been stabbed by a stranger in Ramsden Park allegedly was responsible for the stabbing and has been arrested by Toronto police. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/01/21/dog…

Don’t know about you, but I’d pay CASH MONEY to have either of these jokers show me around Toronto, circa ‘78.