Pandemic response, health care, climate change, child care and public finances were flashpoints hours after the Conservative party released the cost of its platform.

Highlighting what’s at stake in this campaign is Trudeau’s biggest challenge. But judging by Wednesday’s performance, the task has yet to be accomplished.

“What used to be run-of-the-mill policy differences has become elevated to something kind of cosmic,” one extremism expert says.

Only employees at federally regulated workplaces, and most Ontario Public Service employees, will automatically get the day off.

The statue marked the longtime celebration of a chapter in U.S. history that most Americans, even those in the south, have come to realize is deeply shameful, Edward Keenan writes.

Mayor John Tory also announced that over the coming weeks thousands of city staff will return to city workplaces after working remotely during the pandemic.

Meanwhile, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health says schools are safe — but parents should be prepared for COVID-19 outbreaks and the possibility of curbing kids’ after-school activities if cases jump.

Here’s how to watch as five party leaders debate in French on Sept. 8 and in English on September 9.

The Conservatives’ election platform commits the party to $51.28 billion in new spending over the next five years, which would create deficits nearly on par with those forecast by the Liberals’ plan.

Both the NDP and Conservatives have unveiled plans to lower internet and cellphone prices while the Liberals don’t mention telecom affordability in their election platform.

The ethics professor compares herself to Socrates, “who was executed for asking questions.”

Ontario schools sharpen focus on mental health needs as students return to the classroom, some for the first time in over a year.

The Canadians score twice in the first 11 minutes to earn valuable three points at home.