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Critics say the plan to redevelop Ontario Place's West Island will eradicate the ecosystem that has thrived there for five decades, removing about 840 trees, including over 600 mature ones. The project will also fill lagoons and waterways, destroying about 36,000 square meters of aquatic habitat to add roughly 12 acres to the island.

To help Enbridge lock gas customers in for decades to come, Premier Doug Ford's government on Wednesday overrode Ontario’s independent energy regulator and passed the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act.

Toronto's bid to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs for personal use has been plunged into uncertainty in recent days, as drug policy experts suggest political debates over British Columbia's backtracking on the issue have hurt the city's application.

The Ontario Green Party and environmental groups are calling for an investigation into Premier Doug Ford’s government’s decision to override an independent regulator to help Enbridge lock-in gas customers for decades to come.

Clean electricity is the backbone of the energy transition, but building the power grids needed will be a monumental task. Natural Resources and Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson sits down with Canada's National Observer to discuss forging the path ahead.

Pierre Poilievre and the provincial premiers are spoiling for yet another fight over the carbon tax — this time in a nationally televised meeting. Here's why Justin Trudeau should give it to them, and how he can beat them at their own game.

Step aside, Danielle Smith. Move over, Scott Moe. Whether it's on housing or education, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is taking his know-nothing brand of politics to new depths lately — and reclaiming the title of Canada's worst premier.

Tuesday brought another day of attacks against the Liberals' carbon pricing policy, even as Trudeau sought to catch Canadians' attention by announcing billions in new spending for housing construction.  

Municipalities have been aggressively urging the federal government to commit more dollars toward infrastructure, noting their communities cannot significantly ramp up homebuilding to match population growth without things like water supply and roads. 

Last year, the province passed legislation that would allow the expansion of licences for so-called "train and trial" areas where hunters can bring their dogs to search for, and chase down, wild animals.

Pierre Poilievre's pledge to crack down on housing gatekeepers has proven to be little more than empty talk. Ironically, it's been Doug Ford and other Conservative politicians — the real housing gatekeepers — who have done the proving here.

Cat Lake First Nation has won an injunction against a provincially approved winter road project that would lead to a proposed gold mine.

Conservative candidate Jamil Jivani celebrated his victory in the Ontario riding of Durham by thanking his allies and pouncing on his "Liberal elite" rivals, who he says are making life harder and more expensive for the working class.

As the Ontario government finds itself knee-deep in gas controversies, the City of Toronto is considering ending fossil fuel subsidies worth up to $200 million annually.

The federal Conservative leader has talked a good game about housing over the last two years. But his recent attacks on B.C. Premier David Eby and housing expert Mike Moffatt show that it's really all about good politics for him, not good policies.