Cornies: Doug Ford denies voters debate on provincial issues

The London Free Press
Ontarians can be forgiven for sleepily stumbling toward the ballot box on Thursday, that's how stupefying the current campaign has been, set against the backdrop of Trump 2.0.
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$7B EV battery plant looms large in south London industrial project

The London Free Press
The lure of landing new jobs tied to Volkswagen’s $7-billion EV battery plant is driving a move by city councillors to seek the province’s help in fast-tracking a proposed industrial development south of Highway 401. City council’s planning and environment committee voted unanimously Wednesday for the city to request a minister’s zoning order (MZO) to […]
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Ontario election: Five things to know about early voting

The London Free Press
Three days of advance polling in Ontario’s Feb. 27 election open Thursday. Here’s all you need to know if you want to cast your ballot ahead of time. Jonathan Juha reports.  THE BIG PICTURE  With one week to go in Ontario’s snap election, its first mid-winter vote in 44 years and the first early election […]
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Trade barriers: Red tape between provinces costing London area $1.4B

The London Free Press
Barriers to trading goods between provinces could be costing the wider London area as much as $1.4 billion in lost production a year, a national economist says.
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As mayor lobbies in Washington, councillors back Canada-first stance

The London Free Press
London city councillors have given their thumbs-up to the mayor’s effort to try to protect and promote local businesses amid tariff threats from the United States. City council voted unanimously Tuesday to support a motion to have the city review its procurement practices to ensure the city is choosing Canadian companies for goods, services and […]
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Tariff threat: Southwestern Ontario cities among nation’s most exposed

The London Free Press
From Windsor to Waterloo region, four area cities rank among those in Canada that would be hardest-hit by U.S. tariffs, a new report shows.
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Ontario votes: No riding will be hit harder than this one by 25% Trump tariffs

The London Free Press
Voters in a Southwestern Ontario riding reliant on both the auto and farming industries, say tariffs are on their mind.
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Ontario election: One fresh tariff threat, one big deadline

The London Free Press
With its election almost at the half-way mark, a new threat from Donald Trump hangs over the Ontario campaign Monday.
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ANALYSIS: In a Trump tariff trade war, even Canadian ‘winners’ will end up losing

The London Free Press
Could some Canadian and Southwestern Ontario businesses benefit from U.S. tariffs? Not really, experts say.
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Dyer: Take Trump’s threat to annex Canada seriously

The London Free Press
Not one Canadian in 10 would freely choose to join the angry, divided U.S., but they may face a long, miserable economic siege to avoid it.
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Baranyai: Booing anthem isn’t really protest. It’s just rude

The London Free Press
When spectators disrespect a visiting team's national anthem, things can get uncomfortable.
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If you’re happy and you know it . . . you likely don’t live in London

The London Free Press
A new survey by Statistics Canada shows only about four in 10 Londoners say they have a high level of satisfaction with their lives
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