Minister Harris to Hold a Press Conference

The article reports that Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is criticized by First Nations leaders for not committing to a public inquiry or releasing the province’s wildfire debrief, despite widespread fires and evacuations. It notes that the government claims progress with more than 80 fires extinguished in two weeks, 159 wildfires still active,…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s eastern Ontario caucus is publicly questioning the viability of the federal government’s Alto high-speed rail project and pushing for local voices—farmers, landowners, and municipalities—to be reflected in planning and route decisions. The caucus’ stance follows Ottawa’s rejection of Ford’s expanded Billy Bishop airport plan,…

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s caucus, including eastern Ontario members, is questioning the viability of the federal Alto high-speed rail project and demanding that local voices—farmers, landowners and municipalities—be reflected in planning and routed decisions. The push comes as Ford’s government continues to pursue an expanded Billy Bishop airport, with…

The Ontario NDP and Indigenous leaders urged a public inquiry into the province’s wildfire response, criticizing government handling and calling for accountability. Meanwhile, Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris said the government would review its actions after the fire season ends and emphasized ongoing suppression and protection efforts.

Ontario’s Natural Resources Minister Mike Harris Jr. said the wildfire season is returning to normal and that suppression efforts have improved, with 80 fires extinguished in the past two weeks and 159 still burning (30 not under control, 7 held, 7 under control, 115 being observed). He stated that recent rainy, cool weather helped crews, and noted…

The article reports that CUPE will hold a media conference at Queen’s Park on August 4, 2026, to release findings from a new research report about Ontario hospitals’ crisis, underfunding, and privatization pressures. The findings are described as showing rising deficits, job cuts, and longer wait times linked to the government’s austerity agenda and…