Isaac Callan

The Ford government is stepping back from plans to assert more control over appointments to police services boards in Ontario after blowback from within its own party.

Toronto police said a stolen Dodge Ram truck was spotted Friday on Queen Street West near Beverley Street by community officers and mounted police and a dramatic arrest unfolded.

Police on the scene of a dramatic auto theft arrest in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2024. Global News

On Nov. 5, a long and fractious U.S. presidential race will conclude with massive ramifications for the Ontario economy, where roughly 81 per cent of exports go to the States.

On Monday, union said it had removed major technical engineers it represents from Ontario infrastructure projects as it continues an ongoing contract battle with the province.

J. David Wake is poised to step away from the role in January. His report into the government's Greenbelt land swap was a pivotal turning point in the scandal.

The number of encampments in downtowns large and small across the province has grown in recent years, with mayors demanding solutions.

At the end of January 2024, ServiceOntario approved the release of a license plate with the words "October7" on it, apparently referencing the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

WATCH: Service Ontario halts renewals for some licences, stickers

The province has confirmed plans to remove bike lanes from Bloor Street, University Avenue and Yonge Street as part of new legislation.