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OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $21.7 billion for the April-to-December period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $23.6 billion for the same period a year earlier.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

TORONTO — Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives chugged to a third majority government Thursday, propelled by his visible crusade against economic uncertainty emanating from the U.S., though falling short of the increased majority he urged.

Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives are poised to form a third majority government after a $189-million snap winter election that centred on economic security.

The Progressive Conservatives will form a third consecutive majority government in Ontario after a snap winter election. Here are the latest developments. All times eastern. --- 11:15 p.m.

BARRIE, Ont. — Kashawn Aitcheson scored just 32 seconds into overtime for the Battie Colts in a 5-4 win over the Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League on Thursday.

The Canadian Press is projecting that Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has failed to secure a seat in the legislature. The Canadian Press

The Progressive Conservatives have won a third consecutive majority government in Thursday's snap vote — a feat accomplished for the first time in more than 50 years of Ontario elections.

Doug Ford, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, has secured a third majority mandate after calling a snap election four weeks ago. Born: Nov. 20, 1964.

The Canadian Press is projecting that Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford will reclaim his Etobicoke North seat. The Canadian Press