Marit Stiles

Ontario's response to the escalating trade war with the United States will factor heavily in the first legislative sitting after Premier Doug Ford cruised to victory in the snap February election.

Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives chugged to a third majority government on Thursday, propelled by his visible crusade against economic uncertainty emanating from the U.S., though falling short of the increased majority he urged.

Ontario's political party leaders have criss-crossed the province, released their platforms and made their pitches over the past month — now it's decision day for voters.

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is leading in the polls and the three other party leaders largely kept their attacks focused on him. One of the most pointed moments of the debate came when Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner put Ford on the spot, directly addressing him about the rates for Ontario Disability Support Program payments.

Kingsway College School in Toronto’s west end is selling $4 million of community bonds (and taking donations) to fund the construction and renovation of a 40,000-square foot senior school site over two floors of a lakeshore condominium.

The two-part federal payment is part of a $2-billion plan announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday. Trudeau dodged questions about whether his government believes provincial plans are adequate.

NDP party president Marit Stiles issued a sweeping apology Friday to those who have experienced harassment.