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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 23h
‘General’ Ford flies private with ‘all his soldiers’: cabinet minister
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‘General’ Ford flies private with ‘all his soldiers’: cabinet minister
Opposition MPPs raised the premier’s penchant for chartered flights during government spending plan reviews
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Liberal leadership candidates shy away from involuntary drug treatment question in second debate
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Liberal leadership candidates shy away from involuntary drug treatment question in second debate
Navdeep Bains, Stephanie Bowman, Lee Fairclough, Eric Lombardi and Dylan Marando faced off for a second time
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ontario’s new labour minister says goal with troubled training fund is ‘using every dollar wisely’
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Ontario’s new labour minister says goal with troubled training fund is ‘using every dollar wisely’
Trevor Jones discussed the Skills Development Fund at length publicly for the first time on Monday
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
‘Beloved’ Queen’s Park peace officer dies in motor vehicle collision
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‘Beloved’ Queen’s Park peace officer dies in motor vehicle collision
Joshua Camacho had served with the Legislative Protective Service for three years
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Transportation minister says ‘all options’ on table for east-end Gardiner ramps, as province prepares to take over highway
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Transportation minister says ‘all options’ on table for east-end Gardiner ramps, as province prepares to take over highway
Ontario will consider planned replacement ramps as part of broader review of congestion on Gardiner and DVP, but has not provided timeline for construction
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Party leaders settle their differences out on the plowing field
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Party leaders settle their differences out on the plowing field
Ontario’s politicians gathered in Bruce County for a day of celebrating the agricultural community
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Ontario education unions ramp up strike preparations as bargaining remains stalled
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Ontario education unions ramp up strike preparations as bargaining remains stalled
Three major education unions schedule strike votes for November while parties remain locked in dispute over bargaining rules
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
‘I ate on the floor. I slept on the floor’: Former inmate describes life inside Ontario jail
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‘I ate on the floor. I slept on the floor’: Former inmate describes life inside Ontario jail
Andrea Corken spent more than a month at the Penetanguishene jail; John Howard Society says triple-bunking has become common as Ontario's correctional system faces mounting pressure
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
On being a former Trudeau minister and Rogers exec: Q&A with Ontario Liberal leadership Navdeep Bains
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On being a former Trudeau minister and Rogers exec: Q&A with Ontario Liberal leadership Navdeep Bains
The candidate stands by his CV but says there’s more about him that people should get to know
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Ford says he didn’t endorse Chow after telling voters to ‘read between the lines’
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Ford says he didn’t endorse Chow after telling voters to ‘read between the lines’
The premier says if he endorsed someone, he would explicitly
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Millions from Ford government training fund went to recipients that hadn't submitted final reports on previous projects
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Millions from Ford government training fund went to recipients that hadn't submitted final reports on previous projects
Ministry kept up with projects in other ways: labour minister’s office
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Skilled Trades Ontario CEO offers blunt talk on apprenticeships
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Skilled Trades Ontario CEO offers blunt talk on apprenticeships
Candice White said province is finding success in recruiting young people to the trades, but unfortunately, the pass rate for exams is low
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Ontario parents say they’re still being asked to donate basic classroom necessities like soap, toilet paper, paper towels
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Ontario parents say they’re still being asked to donate basic classroom necessities like soap, toilet paper, paper towels
Hundreds of parents respond to The Trillium’s callout, confirming they’ve been asked to donate some combination of classroom materials and everyday necessities
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
‘Read between the lines’: Did Ford just endorse Chow for Toronto mayor?
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‘Read between the lines’: Did Ford just endorse Chow for Toronto mayor?
Ontario Premier Doug Ford offered a strong signal of support for the Olivia Chow when asked his views on Toronto’s mayoral race on Wednesday
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Airport privatization and $500B in deals: Canada’s Investment Summit comes to a close
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Airport privatization and $500B in deals: Canada’s Investment Summit comes to a close
One Ontario mining project was among the list of those getting federal funding
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
PM Mark Carney defends his airport privatization as a ‘smart’ move
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PM Mark Carney defends his airport privatization as a ‘smart’ move
The prime minister said Ottawa plans to use the ‘proceeds’ from his plan to support smaller sites
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
TDSB trustees will be elected soon. But how much power will they have?
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TDSB trustees will be elected soon. But how much power will they have?
The province sidelined the TDSB’s elected trustees last year. With 77 candidates running for 12 seats this fall, will those elected be able to make a difference?
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Some teachers can’t access Ford government's Staples portal until October
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Some teachers can’t access Ford government's Staples portal until October
Teachers still seeing price discrepancies, restricted items and shipment delays, weeks after initial launch of $750 program
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Wildfire budget for 2026 to be 'much higher' than last year: MNR Minister
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Wildfire budget for 2026 to be 'much higher' than last year: MNR Minister
The province says it will evaluate its response once the season ends and share findings with affected communities
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Ontario Line digital traffic sign hacked with profane anti-surveillance messages
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Ontario Line digital traffic sign hacked with profane anti-surveillance messages
Profanity-laced messages raising questions about security of public-facing digital infrastructure
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department
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Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department
TORONTO — The Ontario Science Centre has laid off 30 workers including the entire science department, The Canadian Press has learned. Science centre CEO Paul Kortenaar told employees at a meeting today that the organization is being restructured.
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Doug Ford shuffles labour minister under ethics investigation in cabinet shakeup
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Doug Ford shuffles labour minister under ethics investigation in cabinet shakeup
Kinga Surma is the new president of the Treasury Board
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ontario Labour Ministry violating legal orders to fulfil delayed Skills Development Fund freedom of information requests
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Ontario Labour Ministry violating legal orders to fulfil delayed Skills Development Fund freedom of information requests
Ontario institutions increasingly failing to comply with freedom of information orders: commissioner
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
VIDEO: Navdeep Bains has some things to say about Doug Ford
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VIDEO: Navdeep Bains has some things to say about Doug Ford
This week on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: We speak to the former Trudeau cabinet minister who is widely seen as the frontrunner in the race to be Ontario's next Liberal leader
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
‘Thank God we don’t have the media’: Ford holds another funding announcement without inviting reporters
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‘Thank God we don’t have the media’: Ford holds another funding announcement without inviting reporters
The event had all the hallmarks of a press conference — minus the press
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Ontario teachers flag higher prices on Ford government's new Staples portal
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Ontario teachers flag higher prices on Ford government's new Staples portal
‘It's not meant to be perfect from day one,’ said the education minister as the Ford government’s $750 classroom supply program faces scrutiny over pricing and rollout
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Ford government begins Toronto bike lane removal process
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Ford government begins Toronto bike lane removal process
Some lanes could stay if they don’t contribute to congestion, province says
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
On team sports and politics: Q&A with Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Lee Fairclough
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On team sports and politics: Q&A with Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Lee Fairclough
Both require reflection and adjustment, Fairclough says
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Ford government spent over $12M advertising Ring of Fire plans last year: records
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Ford government spent over $12M advertising Ring of Fire plans last year: records
Four ministries spent $77M Ontario taxpayer dollars on ads in 2025-26
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
'Dalton's the GOAT': Q&A with Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Dylan Marando
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'Dalton's the GOAT': Q&A with Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Dylan Marando
An admitted 'underdog' in the race talks about how his lengthy resume in politics and making policy is shaping his bid for party leadership
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Ideas, tweets and the vapidity of modern media: Q&A with Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Eric Lombardi
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Ideas, tweets and the vapidity of modern media: Q&A with Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Eric Lombardi
The Ontario Liberal leadership race's most online competitor talks about his ideas, including charter schools, renewable terms for judges and municipal finance reform
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Hwy. 69 work to break ground next year with no set completion date
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Hwy. 69 work to break ground next year with no set completion date
Paving the way for construction, the province secures a key rail relocation agreement and divides the final 68 kilometres into six sections, four of which will see ground broken next year
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Carney says any return to negotiating table must come with ‘attitude’ change from U.S.
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Carney says any return to negotiating table must come with ‘attitude’ change from U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the president's latest threat of a ‘reprisal’ is not surprising
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
BREAKING: Doug Ford on Donald Trump: 'He can kiss my ass'
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BREAKING: Doug Ford on Donald Trump: 'He can kiss my ass'
The premier's invitation for Donald Trump to pucker up was in response to a new threat of high auto and steel tariffs
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Trump 'not to be trusted whatsoever': Ford urges unity in face of trade war
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Trump 'not to be trusted whatsoever': Ford urges unity in face of trade war
'President Trump is the type of person that would steal your lunch money the first day, he'd steal the toque off your head the second day, and the third day he'd steal your running shoes'
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Carney says retaliatory tariffs on U.S. to take effect next month
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Carney says retaliatory tariffs on U.S. to take effect next month
Prime Minister said Canada is walking away from a 'bad deal' with the U.S. and will diversify trade abroad
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Canada vows dollar-for-dollar tariff retaliation, suspends trade talks with U.S.
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Canada vows dollar-for-dollar tariff retaliation, suspends trade talks with U.S.
OTTAWA — A last-ditch effort to reach a new trade deal before a midnight tariff deadline failed Friday, as Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended talks with the United States and summoned his negotiators back to Ottawa.
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
‘Bankers make pretty good political leaders’: Q&A with Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Stephanie Bowman
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‘Bankers make pretty good political leaders’: Q&A with Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Stephanie Bowman
On a call from the edge of a cow pasture in Renfrew County, the Toronto MPP spoke about her views on showmanship and leadership in politics
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
OPINION: Stuck in traffic? The way out is not another lane
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OPINION: Stuck in traffic? The way out is not another lane
Removing protected bike lanes in Toronto following last week's court ruling will limit how residents move through their cities, writes engineer Margaret Parkhill
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Carney to brief cabinet, premiers on trade deal with the U.S.
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Carney to brief cabinet, premiers on trade deal with the U.S.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to brief his cabinet and Canada's premiers today about the potential trade deal reached with the United States on Tuesday.
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Sick leave a sticking point as Ontario teachers head into school year without a contract
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Sick leave a sticking point as Ontario teachers head into school year without a contract
The Trillium revealed a leaked script for a government ad targeting teachers’ use of sick days
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Ford government preparing education ads taking aim at teacher unions as contract talks grind to a halt: leaked script
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Ford government preparing education ads taking aim at teacher unions as contract talks grind to a halt: leaked script
Draft script obtained by The Trillium portrays parents criticizing unions over sick days, doctor’s notes and potential strikes, as education unions also run ads during stalled talks
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
'This is beautiful:' Premier visits Carrot Fest
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'This is beautiful:' Premier visits Carrot Fest
Ford vows the province will 'always help' the kinds of asylum seekers who will soon call Bradford home — as long as they're in the country legally and 'obey the laws'
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Court gives Ford government green light to tear out Toronto bike lanes
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Court gives Ford government green light to tear out Toronto bike lanes
The ruling is a major victory for Ford government — but a Supreme Court case could be on the horizon
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
‘Reconciliation is losing the battle to a budget’: Ontario cuts residential school search fund, researcher says
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‘Reconciliation is losing the battle to a budget’: Ontario cuts residential school search fund, researcher says
Program cut from $32M to $20M, forcing ‘difficult decisions’: Survivors’ Secretariat
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
BREAKING: ‘It’s politics’: Doug Ford justifies party’s surveillance mission targeting political opponent
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BREAKING: ‘It’s politics’: Doug Ford justifies party’s surveillance mission targeting political opponent
The premier was unapologetic when asked about his party’s decision to send someone to Jamaica to surveil Bonnie Crombie while she was on vacation
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
‘Testing a message’: NDP looks to land the plane in Beaches—East York
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‘Testing a message’: NDP looks to land the plane in Beaches—East York
NDP Leader Avi Lewis says the Billy Bishop airport saga makes this month's byelection 'extra relevant in this moment'
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Ontario PC Party’s spending on Jamaican resorts was to surveil Bonnie Crombie: sources
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Ontario PC Party’s spending on Jamaican resorts was to surveil Bonnie Crombie: sources
The Progressive Conservatives spent $3,000 at two five-star resorts in 2023, including one where Crombie vacationed shortly after winning the Liberal leadership race
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
‘Could’ve been catastrophic’: Metrolinx construction near-misses prompt safety questions
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‘Could’ve been catastrophic’: Metrolinx construction near-misses prompt safety questions
Workers nearly crushed by massive loads, struck underground power lines: leaked reports
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TheTrillium.ca @thetrillium.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Ontario Line cost has tripled from original 2019 projection: Metrolinx CEO
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Ontario Line cost has tripled from original 2019 projection: Metrolinx CEO
When Premier Doug Ford's government announced its plan for the subway line to run from Exhibition Place to east Toronto, through downtown, it pegged the cost at $10.9 billion
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