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A roundup of news and agenda items for Friday, April 25.

Toronto urged to hand contract for subway cars to Ontario company

Ontario's new mining bill is a 'vendetta' against species at risk: environmentalists

“If Poilievre loses his seat? He’s done. He’s gone,” said one Conservative source. “And so is Jenni. And if the Liberals win a majority, the knives will be out for Jenni as well. There’ll have to be a graceful exit.”

Ford-Poilievre rift on full display as federal race upended by strategic leaks

BASF Canada Inc. was registered in-house by Apala Mukherjee, their president, with the goal of discussing certification, modification, and approval of their chemical portfolio, as well as regulations which impact their facilities and operations in Ontario as well as the industries they serve.

Who's Lobbying for Whom: BASF Canada wants to talk to Queen's Park

Ontario takes control of London school board, launches probes at three others

Ontario child-care fees could rise without new federal funding: provincial minister

Ontario to boost rural, northern primary and emergency care in agreement with OMA

Ontario ordered to pause Toronto bike lane removal until Charter case decided

Bardeesy, who ran provincially in 2022, now says this federal election is about more than partisan politics. In a conversation with 

, he explains why he believes Canadian sovereignty, economic stability, and democratic integrity are on the line.

From think tank to campaign trail: Karim Bardeesy pitches progressive, fiscally responsible vision in federal bid 

The full report from city staff is expected to be presented to the general committee later this year. If approved, the conservation trust could begin acquiring and protecting land as early as 2026.

Barrie moves to protect green space with new conservation trust initiative

Ontario to spend $750 million on STEM programs at universities, colleges

Neskantaga First Nation asks governments to respond to state of emergency after flood

Integrity commissioner bans 'Mr. X' from lobbying for 2 years over Greenbelt scandal

The special economic zones would allow the province to fast-track permitting, cut red tape, and eliminate some environmental assessments in order to accelerate construction.

Ford government to fast-track mining and infrastructure with ‘special economic zones’

Ford said he “100 per cent” supports new pipelines — if they’re built with Ontario-made steel and pipe — and pointed to their economic potential, especially in global energy exports.

Ford aligns with federal Conservatives on pipelines, calls for C-69 repeal

Ontario to table legislation that will speed up mine development

'Go Leafs go!' Doug Ford says as Maple Leafs, Senators set to battle in NHL playoffs

The city’s list of priorities, Nuttall said, was developed to strike a balance: hard infrastructure to drive growth, strategic projects to build capacity, and community amenities that enhance quality of life.

Barrie seeks funding for key infrastructure to boost housing and jobs: Mayor Alex Nuttall

Ontario's bill to remove certain bike lanes to be tested with Charter challenge

“I have the greatest job in the world,” Ford said Wednesday, batting away questions about whether he might consider a jump to federal politics if the Tories falter in the upcoming April 28 vote.

‘Before Moses’: Ford affirms Tory roots while distancing from federal campaign

A major component of the bill is the complete removal of Ontario’s 23 existing Party-Specific Exceptions under the CFTA, becoming the first jurisdiction in Canada to do so.

Ford government tables free trade bill to tear down provincial barriers

His comments are different from what Paul Calandra told 

 on Monday, when he described the legislation as a “backup” the province hoped it wouldn’t need.

Ford government intends to use encampment legislation, new minister confirms

The premier’s unusually sharp critique of the federal Conservative campaign has insiders wondering why Ford is behaving like that. Some are saying he might be laying the groundwork for something bigger.

Behind Doug Ford’s unusually public criticism of Poilievre’s campaign

Doug Shipley, the incumbent Conservative candidate in neighbouring Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte, called Olthuis' comments "offensive, disgusting and insulting."