First the Premier buys a used jet airplane. Pays 29.8 million but doesn’t tell anyone.
The Toronto Star finds out.
All hell breaks loose.
Premier walks back the decision and says he will sell the airplane.
Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition, is calling for a value-for-money audit into theFord government’s callous private jet purchase to get transparency for taxpayers about the Premier’s shopping spree and wants to see the receipts.
A Bombardier Challenger 650; bought by the province from Bombardier and sold back to Bombardier for the original price of $28.9 million
Doug Ford announces that the aircraft, a Bombardier Challenger 650, was sold to the people it was purchased from for exactly the same amount.
Does Stiles stil want to see the receipts? “Ontarians deserve to know exactly how much this ‘mistake’ cost them. Doug quietly signed off on a nearly $30 million private jet, hoping nobody would care, only to flip-flop days later under public pressure. It’s time to get some answers on Ford’s reckless spending spree.
“Today, I’ve asked the Auditor General to conduct a full, independent investigation into the purchase and resale of this jet, including all the costs Ontarians may be on the hook for.
Is Premier Ford clapping or just washing his hands of the aircraft purchase matter?
“Families are being told to tighten their belts, while this government wastes millions behind closed doors. Every dollar lost on this deal is a dollar that could have gone to hiring nurses, building homes, or helping people afford groceries.
“Ontarians deserve answers and real accountability. It’s time to show the receipts, Doug.”
As a follow-up to Government Relations Annual Report & Funding Updates, government relations staff have prepared a high-level summary of intergovernmental funding received by other Halton Region comparator municipalities, as per direction received during the April 13, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Federal and provincial funding that was shared by the four municipalities and the Region.
Municipalities compared to the City of Burlington include the Regional Municipality of Halton, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. The information gathered is derived from publicly available information including, but not limited to, staff reports, funding announcements, media releases, and other public notifications.
City staff caution that the data presented may not be comprehensive and there is likely some discrepancy between actual totals and those that staff were able to confirm during the time available to prepare this supplemental memo.
The information presented contains a snapshot of comparator municipalities and their respective intergovernmental funding totals. It is important to note that this snapshot is not presented as comprehensive financial information, but rather as informed estimates based on readily available, publicly accessible information.
Not much to complain about when the data is looked at from a Burlington perspective.
Earth Day is a reminder that we all share one home—and she deserves our ongoing care, not just one day of celebration.
At BurlingtonGreen, they believe that every day is Earth Day.
But belief alone isn’t enough—this is also a call to action.
Together, we can make meaningful change through small, powerful steps:
Embracing zero waste living and mindful consumption Choosing sustainable everyday habits and greener lifestyles Shopping local and supporting better choices Protecting and restoring biodiversity and natural habitats Taking part in community action like clean-ups, tree planting, and invasive species removal Speaking up for nature Building greener habits at home, school, and work
Head to our informative website to explore resources, join events, and find your way to take action—because protecting our planet is something we do together, every day.
Pump prices rise 21.7 per cent, food prices up 4.8 per cent, all the rest were up 0.0 per cent.
In March, the Consumers Price Index — excluding food and fuel — rose by 0.0 per cent from the month before, according to Statistics Canada data released Monday.
But with food and fuel included, the Consumers Price Index rose an annualized 2.4 per cent in March.
Food prices up twice as fast in past 12 months
For nine of the past twelve months, food prices have run ahead of the CPI excluding food and energy. Over the past 12 months, food inflation, at 3.9 per cent, has run twice as fast as price other than food and energy, which are up 1.9 per cent.
Food retail is highly concentrated in Canada with about 80 per cent of food sold in stores owned by Loblaw (Weston family), Sobeys (Sobey family), Metro, Walmart and Costco.
From a CBC News report: Manitoba is targeting grocers that make customers pay different prices for the same items online, based on evidence of it happening in other jurisdictions.
New Democrats announced in December that they would begin cracking down on what’s known as differential or predatory pricing. That is when retailers charge different amounts for the same products based on the timing of customer purchases, where they live or other personal data.
“This bill makes it clear that that practice is not acceptable in Manitoba,” Finance Minister Adrien Sala said Tuesday.
“You shouldn’t pay more for groceries just because of who you are, where you live or how you shop. We’re strengthening consumer protection so that prices are fair, transparent and consistent.”
The proposed legislation would render the use of “personalized algorithmic pricing,” both online or in store, an unfair business practice.
In theory, any retailer caught using consumer purchase history, socio-economic status or income data, credit or medical history, or customer geographic location to get a buck or two more out of an online shopper could face penalties.
The consumer protection office will investigate any complaints. A person found at fault could be fined up to $100,000 or an imprisonment of up to 12 months, while a corporation could be fined up to $300,000 for a first offence.
The minister was asked what evidence government has of differential pricing happening in Manitoba. He said the fact it’s been documented in other jurisdictions is enough to warrant getting ahead of the problem.
City is looking for artists interested in painting construction hoardings that are going to be set up around Civic Square.
Which means plans to start the renovation of the Square and creating new entrances to City Hall will be underway soon.
A Call for Artists and Writers has gone out for the Transitions: Civic Square Hoarding Project
Deadline for submissions: May 22, 2026 Award: $400 CAD | 21 commissions available
Rendering of the site looking in from Brant Street
Rendering looking into the plans from the small parking lot on the southwest side.
Artist Opportunity
The City of Burlington is presenting Transitions:Civic Square Hoarding Project, a temporary artwork series to be installed on construction hoarding during the Civic Square Renewal project. This initiative will feature up to 21 artists and writers, showcasing existing works that engage with the theme of transition in diverse and creative ways.
Transitions invites works that reflect on the present moment, consider changes underway, or imagine possibilities ahead. Through this project, construction hoarding will be reimagined as a space for artistic expression, fostering community connection, and celebrating the breadth of local talent.
Burlington is going to run a pilot program that will explore how on-demand transit could be incorporated into Burlington Transit’s fixed route
Once all the deep thinking has been done, the pilot will run for 24 months.
The Director of Transit is tasked with figuring out how on-demand transit could be phased into the current city transit service.
The problem at this point is that there are not enough HandiVans to meet the demand. Discussion at Council seemed to be focused on using HandiVan type vehicles that would be used for the two year pilot.
The Director of Transit will report back to Council by Q4 2026 with:
Service design options,
Financial implications,
Technology requirements,
Performance metrics,
Risk assessment,
Implementation timeline; and
Direct the Director of Transit to include an analysis of how the pilot could:
Increase vehicle capacity utilization;
Improve overall community mobility access;
Increase satisfaction among both existing riders and non-riders;
Reduce per-trip subsidy over time
The Gazette is going to work with Bfast to pull together views and ideas on what the public thinks and would like to see in the way of an on-demand service.
This is not a corporate address. If you think the email you got feels suspicion, check the address of the sender.
Dear Client,
As cybersecurity threats have become more frequent in recent weeks, financial accounts are facing increased exposure to unauthorized activity and malicious interference. In order to better protect client property and strengthen account security across our platform, all clients are now required to complete an enhanced authentication update.
This update is designed to reinforce your account through additional verification and stronger access controls. As part of the process, clients may be asked to validate personal account information, examine recent account records, and adopt upgraded security settings, including revised password standards and multi-factor authentication.
Protecting client assets remains one of our highest priorities. By implementing these additional safeguards, we aim to reduce the risk of fraud, account compromise, and other cyber-related threats that may affect the security of your investments.
We urge you to complete the authentication process without delay. For security purposes, accounts that have not completed the required update may experience temporary restrictions on certain functions or services.
Please use the secure link below to proceed with your account authentication:
Click on that link and you are in the process of sending personal information.
Login with the email address you used to register to complete your application today, or access your application using your WebBroker Username/Connect ID and password, or your EasyWeb Username/Access Card and password.
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Call 1‑800‑465‑5463 to speak to a licensed Investment Representative from Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST (one-hour extension).
Starting on Monday, April 27,some trips will depart up to two minutes earlier or later, depending on the station you are departing from to better reflect actual travel times.
Starting on Saturday, May 2, 15-minute midday and evening weekend service returns, running between Oakville GO and Union Station.
Also starting on Saturday, May 2, bike coaches are being added to trains that serve Niagara Falls for the spring and summer season.
The threat of losing your photos is a powerful lure, so scammers are now using it to steal personal and financial details.
The Guardian warns about an iCloud-themed campaign that start with a few “your iCloud storage is full’ messages, then escalates to threats. If you don’t respond or take action, the emails claim your data will be wiped on a specific date.
US Consumer Affairs has urged users not to click any links and to contact Apple directly if they receive such messages.
The deadline in the emails is never far away, usually just two days. No scammer ever wants you to think things through before you act, so there is always time pressure.
We’ve seen these emails in English and Spanish. Oddly, the monthly rate is set at 99 pence or 99 euro cents respectively.
The 0.99 seems to be the magic number. In reality, scammers don’t care about the payment. What they want is for you fill out the form on their phishing site.
Email saying you must upgrade to iCloud+ or lose your photos
The screenshot above is just one of many examples. There are plenty of variations, but they all follow the same them: make a small payment to stop the files in your iCloud storage from being deleted.
The websites these emails link to also vary, but they all ask for personal and payment details to complete that payment.
How to stay safe
It’s worth remembering that Apple does notify users when their iCloud storage is nearing capacity, but those alerts appear within your device settings or as official system notifications. They don’t come through unsolicited text messages or emails with external links. If you need to check your storage, go directly to Settings on your device and review your iCloud usage.
So, to stay safe:
Always access your account through our official website.
Never share your password with anyone.
Never click on links in unsolicited emails without verifying with a trusted source.
Families, students, staff and community members are invited to attend the upcoming Director’s Panel Series: Developing Environmental and Global Citizenship on Monday, April 27 at 6 p.m. Each session in this series explores issues and themes impacting students and education today. Sessions are led by Director of Education Curtis Ennis and Human Rights & Equity Advisor Pardeep Singh Nagra. Throughout the year, panelists featured in the Director’s Panel series may also include HDSB students, staff, parents/guardians and subject-matter experts.
The upcoming session in the series will be:
Developing Environmental and Global Citizenship
Monday, April 27 from 6 – 7 p.m.
This will be a virtual event with the livestreamlinked on the HDSB website (hdsb.ca).
Registration is not required.
Developing Environmental and Global Citizenship will explore how HDSB schools are actively incorporating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into learning and work environments. Through innovative practices and meaningful learning experiences, students and staff are developing the transferable skills, knowledge and mindsets needed to contribute to a more sustainable future. Grounded in the HDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan, this session highlights how the HDSB empowers students and staff to act responsibly, innovate and honour the connections among all living beings.
Attendees will gain insight into inspiring initiatives that strengthen critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, empathy, adaptability and environmental stewardship and support the development of future-ready skills. Join us to explore how environmental and global citizenship is being brought to life across HDSB schools through learning that connects ideas to action and creates meaningful impact in both local and global communities.
HDSB Chair Amy Collard.
Joining the session as panelists will be HDSB Chair Amy Collard, Superintendent of Education for Environmental Leadership Aiman Flahat, along with HDSB students and Environmental Leadership staff.
Those interested in attending the event are invited to submit a question to the panel before the session through this Google Form.
Curtis Ennis, Director of Education
“This session invites our community to see how learning in the HDSB is equipping students with the future-ready skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex world,” says Curtis Ennis, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board. “Students are strengthening essential skills such as critical thinking, creativity, adaptability and a sense of shared responsibility. Through experiences that go beyond awareness, students are equipped to analyze challenges, collaborate on solutions and make connections between what they learn and the world around them. Grounded in our Multi-Year Strategic Plan, this work enables students to not only be prepared for the future, but to be capable of shaping it with purpose.”
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The Gazette is going to work with Bfast to pull together views and ideas on what the public thinks and would like to see in the way of an on-demand service.
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Starting on Monday, April 27, some trips will depart up to two minutes earlier or later, depending on the station you are departing from to better reflect actual travel times.
